Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and with it, attention turns to flowers, jewels and the art of
romance. Coloured gemstones are at the very heart of this, both literally and metaphorically. Two
of the ‘Big Three’ (alongside sapphires), rubies – whose fiery red has long been associated with
passion – and emeralds – whose vibrant green is the colour of the heart chakra – feature ideally in
this season of love and gifting.
Born from the heart of Mother Earth some 500 million years ago, rubies – which, as well as passion,
are also thought to bring prosperity and protection – are as old as time. Prized by everyone from
ancient warriors to Chinese consumers – who revere the ‘lucky’ colour red – they are regulars on
the red carpets during awards season, which runs concurrent to Valentine’s Day, adding to the
warming appeal of coloured gems at this time of year. The colour of fire, and of fiery passion, the
burning, often fluorescent, red of rubies brightens up winter days and lifts spirits with an exuberant
pop of colour.
Some of the most exceptional rubies have come from Mozambique, many from the Montepuez
mine: one of the world’s most significant recently discovered ruby deposits, majority-owned by
Gemfields. Rubies from Montepuez are responsibly mined by Gemfields, in keeping with its core
brand value of operating with transparency, legitimacy and integrity. Mozambican rubies are prized
for their exceptional colour – ranging from orangey to bluish reds – as well as their clarity. These
are beautifully showcased in fetching designs by Gemfields’ talented jewellery brand partners.
A Valentine’s winner, combining jewels and flowers in an inspired design bursting with romantic
allure, the Bina Goenka x Gemfields Ruby and Petals Ring has a delicate floral shape, with a rich
red ruby twinkling at its centre, encased by diamonds. Each diamond-adorned mother-of-pearl
petal is a miniature work of art, like being handed a most exquisite bejewelled bouquet. Diacolor,
IVY New York and Shachee Fine Jewellery also offer floral-inspired creations.
The Fabergé x Gemfields Essence Rose Gold Ruby Heart Surprise Locket featuring a Mozambican
ruby is a Valentine’s Day classic. The element of surprise, in this case a perfect heart-shaped ruby,
wrapped up in rose gold with a diamond clasp, conjures up the essence of this romantic time.
With emerald-green being the colour of the heart chakra, these verdant gems are equally suited to
Valentine’s gifting. FDL Editions by Francis de Lara’s Ribbon Hearts Eyewear, Fabergé’s Heart
Surprise Locket and Donna Hourani’s To Passion necklace all feature necklace all feature Gemfields Zambian emeralds and each provide their own unique nod to Valentine’s Day.
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