Mistaken for other gemstones for years, it’s finally time for Spinel to shine. From bright reds, hot pinks, sweet lilacs and cool blues, Spinel comes in all sorts of gorgeous colours and displays beautiful sparkle and saturation. We couldn’t just pick one colour so this strawberry flavoured, grape coloured jelly jam with peanut butter was perfectly indecisive.
January
Garnet
February
Amethyst
Until the 19th century, Russia was the only source for Amethyst, making Amethyst as rare as Ruby and Emerald. It was loved by royalty, including the famous jewellery connoisseur Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor.
In honour of her and her lavish Cartier Amethyst bib necklace, we raise a cup of Tea and Biscuits.
February
Amethyst
March
Aquamarine
From rich double blue to pale, slightly greenish blue hues, faceted Aquamarines are often free from inclusions and as clear as water, symbolizing purity of spirit and soul.
64% Single Origin chocolate has a similarly clean palate.
March
Aquamarine
April
Diamond
A gem that needs no introduction. Increasingly, ‘Salt and Pepper’ Diamonds are gaining popularity for their uniqueness. Some of them look just like these Cookies and Cream bon bons!
April
Diamond
May
Emerald
Emerald is the May Birthstone and its verdant hue and bright glow mirrors the splendor of spring perfectly, just like how a minty fresh Peppermint Cookie gives a little zing to your senses!
May
Emerald
June
Alexandrite
Alexandrite is the undisputed King of colour-changing gemstones! Purplish red in warm light and green in white light, we love how this gem has a mix of warm and cool, just like how this bon bon balances the sweet, chewy Caramel with Sea Salt Flakes.
June
Alexandrite
July
Ruby
From vibrant pinkish reds to deep and moody purplish dark red pieces, Ruby is only ever red! Ruby has long been associated with life force blood, and having a bite of mala spice definitely gives a little kick of energy!
July
Ruby
August
Spinel
Mistaken for other gemstones for years, it’s finally time for Spinel to shine. From bright reds, hot pinks, sweet lilacs and cool blues, Spinel comes in all sorts of gorgeous colours and displays beautiful sparkle and saturation. We couldn’t just pick one colour so this strawberry flavoured, grape coloured jelly jam with peanut butter was perfectly indecisive.
August
Spinel
September
Sapphire
Even though Sapphire comes in a whole range of colours, Sapphire is most known to be Blue, in particular Cornflower Blue and Royal Blue. They’re strong, vibrant hues just like these headstrong flavours: Coffee, Caramel and Whiskey.
September
Sapphire
October
Tourmaline
Found naturally in every colour of the rainbow, Tourmaline is THE most colourful gemstone. Some even have multiple hues in a single gem called bi-colour Tourmaline.
Crunchy fruity pebbles in Cereal Milk seemed quite fitting.
October
Tourmaline
November
Topaz
When you think of Topaz, a blue gemstone probably pops into your head! But actually, the rarest Topaz is the intense reddish-orange hued stone known as ‘Imperial Topaz’. Negroni cocktail soaked candied orange cubes. Let’s cheers to rarity with a classic Negroni.
November
Topaz
December
Tanzanite
Most gem quality Tanzanite is heated to give a deep, velvety blue saturation but no heat Tanzanite displays a beautiful rainbow of greys, blues, purples. No matter, almost all Tanzanite has a tinge of violet. We’ve paired Tanzanite with a single estate 45% milk chocolate that’s filled with a suitably velvety ganache.