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Joanna is a fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) and holds their Diamond Grading Diploma, she is also a member of the Scottish Gemmological Association  which she helped to re-establish a couple of decades ago.

Joanna has a deep knowledge of the subject and currently stocks a broad range of unusual and interesting gemstones as well as the popular favourites.  Often she can find a more affordable options for your chosen piece of jewellery or tempt you with something that you have never seen before!  If you are able to visit the studio near Peebles, you will have the opportunity to choose from a mouthwatering selection of some very beautiful, gemstones.

OPALS FROM AUSTRALIA

An unusual opal doublet set into a ring

TANZANITES FROM TANZANIA

Nice quality tanzanites in a ring with highlight diamond.

OTHER STONES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

The same design of ring but with two very different stones.  Top: facetted amethyst and Bottom: rainbow moonstone.

SCOTTISH GEMSTONES

We must not forget the indigenous stones of Scotland. This Lindsay clan brooch is set with three garnets from Elie Bay in Fife and a smokey quartz from the Cairngorms.  Sadly, due to an embargo on them, the pearls are not Scottish!

Joanna is happy to source particular stones for you, virtually any size, shape, cut or colour –within the physical properties of the gem material. As already mentioned, Joanna will often point you towards a less expensive option for a particular colour of stone – but with no compromise on attractiveness.

The stones shown on the chart below illustrate the huge range of colours that are available and are usually in stock in some sizes, but if you would like something else – please just ask!

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