Beth Dawson

Pearls are one of the oldest gemstones known to mankind. Unlike most other gems, pearls are organic and come from living molluscs. Their beauty and rarity have long inspired fascination, making them a symbol of luxury that has crossed centuries and cultures.

From turquoise-studded forget-me-nots to beautifully enamelled pansies, floral motifs have long been a central theme in jewellery design....

Renowned for their striking green colour, emeralds have captivated civilisations for thousands of years. To the ancient Egyptians, green represented fertility and eternal life. Pharaohs were buried with emeralds as protective talismans to aid them in the afterlife. Emeralds were famously treasured by Cleopatra, who loved the gem so much that she claimed ownership of Egypt’s emerald mines. These mines were worked by labourers devoted entirely to unearthing stones for the queen.