The British Crown Jewels and Coronation Regalia: the complete list, every detail described for you by Jessica Cadzow-Collins FGA DGA - jewellery expert and past director of historic Crown Jewellers, Garrard.
Journey to Juraster: Founder's Story
Jessica Cadzow-Collins has made stars sparkle. She’s spent over 30 years working at top brands such as Asprey, Garrard and Chaumet on Bond Street and Harrods. She’s mastered the art of fine jewellery design and the secrets of meticulous craftsmanship. Particularly the expertise that makes jewellery transformable. Eventually she...
Christmas Gifting with Purpose: Responsibly Sourced and Personalised Ethical Jewellery for Her
Christmas is a season of love, gratitude, and giving—and what better way to show someone how much they mean to you than with a gift that embodies thoughtfulness and care? Ethical jewellery perfectly balances luxury with conscience, offering beauty and meaning in every piece. By choosing responsibly sourced jewellery, you’re...
Christmas Gifting Made Easy: The Best Custom Fine Jewellery for Women
Make Christmas gifting memorable with Juraster’s custom fine jewellery and bespoke services. Discover personalised necklaces, rings, and bespoke jewellery gifts crafted for special moments.
The Ultimate Guide to Ethical Wedding Jewellery: Responsibly Sourced Engagement Rings & More
As engagement season approaches, many couples are seeking wedding jewellery that aligns with their values of sustainability and responsibility. Ethical wedding jewellery has become a meaningful choice for brides and grooms who want pieces that are as kind to the planet as they are beautiful. Whether you’re searching for responsibly...
The Difference Between Fairmined Gold and Recycled Gold
We are proud at Juraster that all our products are made from ethical gold from the Fairmined scheme. In a world where understand the origins of your products are becoming ever more important, we have put together a guide to help you understand the difference between recycled gold and Fairmined gold. Both materials have significance in the discussion on sustainability. Find out more about them both to make the best choices.
How We Source Our Gems
Traceability + responsibility = positive impact. Our value chain was built to be traceable and responsible, and aligned to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Because, if you know where your money is going ultimately, you know the story.
All about Sapphire - September’s Birthstone
I reveal sapphire’s rich secrets including - what’s the most expensive sapphire ever sold? And why sapphires aren’t just blue? And even why your ‘something blue’ is so meaningful at weddings.
ALL ABOUT RUBY
Ruby, the fiery gem of lovers and rulers, is the birthstone for July. Find out all you've ever wanted to know about rubies, including what ‘pigeon’s-blood’ means, how to buy rubies, how to spot fake rubies, where rubies come from, and which is the most valuable ruby ever sold, in my July blog.
Sustainable Diamonds
How customers spend their money is always a personal choice, but the people I speak to really care about investing wisely when it comes to diamonds, no matter the size of their budget.
In my latest blog, I share how to choose diamonds that have come from ethically-mined, conflict-free sources, the certification you’ll want to have when purchasing, and how buying sustainably in turn supports local communities and causes the least ecological harm.
Settle back and read on!
Are Diamonds a Good Investment?
Yes. Over the long term, diamonds are a brilliant prospect. In this blog, I look at the current state of global diamond mining, contrasted with synthetic diamond production and the undervaluation of gem diamonds due to recent market behaviour.
Aquamarine - March’s Birthstone
Serene aquamarine is the tranquil birthstone for March. Emerald's cool brother, aqua's lucid prisms suit Art Deco style geometric gems and its large crystals impress as cocktail rings. Its name means 'Sea Water' and it's supposed to protect sea farers. Pack an aqua or two in with your cruise wear for future #lifeaftercovid.
Garnet - January’s birthstone
Garnet is January’s birthstone and its glowing origins and myths bring rich warmth and intrigue to brighten a cold dark month.
Topaz - November’s Birthstone
Learn more about November’s beautiful and popular birthstone, topaz. Originally all brown, yellow and orange gems were called topaz, which means 'fire' in Sanskrit, so it's the perfect accessory for this month's fireworks parties lit with glowing pumpkins and walks through flaming autumn leaves. As topaz is believed to radiate good health and energy to all around, we all need a boost as winter’s nights lengthen.
Opal - October’s Birthstone
Let's celebrate opal, the birthstone for October, in all its vari-coloured guises. Looking through an electron microscope, you'd see stacks of silica beads that diffract white light into all its colourful wavelengths. But we don't need hi-tech to appreciate nature's creative beauty with our own eyes.
Amethyst - February’s Birthstone
What makes this majestic purple gem so attractive? Natural radiation, sumptuary laws and an infatuated Tsar's gifts all add to the mystique of amethyst.
Masterclass: buying Diamond Rings
All you need to know to buy a diamond ring with confidence. Read our masterclass before you venture forth and buy your beloved a diamond engagement ring, and be sure you know your ice!
Diamond Genesis
Almost everything to do with diamond is spectacular and very, very old. And, until recently, the mystery was: how could tectonic forces bring them through the oldest, thickest and most inert crust on Earth?
History of Engagement Rings
What is the history of engagement rings and why they are a sign of true love and a promise of happily-ever-after?