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Each stone colour symbolises something unique and plays an important part of the Imperial ring collection. The standard options for your imperial ring are a choice of ten manmade stones. If you prefer something a bit different, you can also choose from our current selection of natural stones via our natural stone marketplace.



garnet stone

Garnet

Garnet's use as a gemstone dates back to ancient Egypt and has been used by man since the late Bronze Age. It was popular with early explorers who carried it with them as a talisman and protective stone.

Birthstone

January

Derivation

from the Latin 'punica granatum' meaning 'pomegranate'



amethyst stone

Amethyst

For thousands of years, amethyst has been a jewel coveted by princes both ecclesiastical and secular, as purple is considered a royal colour. It is said to bring good luck and to radiate love.

Birthstone

February

Derivation

From the Ancient Greek ἀμέθυστος, a-methustos meaning 'not intoxicated', a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness. Ancient Greeks and Romans made drinking vessels of it in the belief that it would prevent poisoning and intoxication.



aquamarine stone

Aquamarine

Aquamarine is the colour of the sky and water and, as such, is considered to be a divine and eternal stone, thought to bring its wearer knowledge, foresight and inspiration.

Birthstone

March

Derivation

From the Latin phrase 'aqua marina' meaning 'water of the sea'.



white sapphire stone

White Sapphire

Its beauty, its magnificent colours, its transparency, but also its constancy and durability are qualities associated with white sapphire.

Birthstone

April



emerald stone

Emerald

The emerald has been a stone of fascination in many cultures for over six thousand years. The green of the emerald is a colour which conveys harmony and love of Nature. It has also, for centuries, been the colour of beauty and of constant love.

Birthstone

May



alexandrite stone

Alexandrite

According to a popular but controversial story, Alexandrite was discovered by a Finnish mineralogist in the 19th Century and named in honor of the future Tsar Alexander II of Russia. 

Birthstone

June



ruby stone

Ruby

Ruby has an unmistakable fiery colour, thought to be caused by an inextinguishable flame lit from within the stone. It radiates warmth and a strong sense of vitality for its wearer.

Birthstone

July

Derivation

From the Latin 'rubens' meaning red.



peridot stone

Peridot

The evening emerald with its fine pistachio colour and just a slight hint of gold has been much prized throughout jewellery history. In the Middle Ages, people wore peridot to gain foresight and divine inspiration, as well as to protect them against evils.

Birthstone

August

Derivation

The derivation of the name is uncertain but it is thought to come from the Latin 'pæderot', a kind of opal.



blue sapphire stone

Blue Sapphire

Ancient Persians believed that the Earth rested on an enormous blue sapphire, the reflection of which caused the blueness of the sky. It has since come to symbolise loyalty, while at the same time is thought to give expression to people's love and longing.

Birthstone

September

Derivation

From the Greek 'σάπφειρος' ('sappheiros') meaning 'blue stone'



pink tourmaline stone

Pink Tourmaline

Tourmalines are stones with an incomparable variety of colours. According to an old Egyptian legend, on its long journey up from the centre of the Earth, tourmaline passed over a rainbow and, in doing so, assumed all its colours. 

Birthstone

October

Derivation

From 'toramalli' (Sinhalese) meaning 'cornelian'.


topaz stone

Topaz

The topaz has been known for at least 2000 years and it was noted by the Greeks as the stone of strength. Its exotic figure served as a symbol of beauty and splendour, as well as protection against injury.

Birthstone

November

Derivation

From Topazos, a small island in the Red Sea, where the Romans obtained a stone which they called by this name.



blue zircon stone

Blue Zircon

Hindu poets tell of the Kalpa Tree, the ultimate gift to the gods, a glowing tree covered in gemstone fruit with leaves of zircon. In the middle ages, zircon was said to aid sleep, bring prosperity and promote honour and wisdom in its owner.

Birthstone

December

Derivation

Thought to be derived from the Persian word 'zargun', which means 'gold-coloured', the most popular type of zircon today is blue zircon.