As winter settles in, the December birthstones, turquoise and zircon, bring cool shades of sparkle to the season. Their beautiful blues and greens evoke frosted landscapes and the shimmer of festive lights, making them the perfect gems to wear in the festive season.

Opal is the enchanting and iridescent gemstone celebrated as the birthstone for October. At Thomas Glover, we are delighted to present a curated selection of antique opal jewellery, each piece capturing the mesmerising play of colour that defines this gem.

The late Victorian era had given us earrings rich in sentiment and symbolism, but the next decades would see jewellery design explode with innovation and modernity. From the romantic swirls of Art Nouveau to the sleek lines of Art Deco, earrings developed and moved with cultural shifts.