A Happy New Year to you all from the team at GemSelect.

Welcome to our first newsletter of 2024-a year promising new beginnings, fresh perspectives, and, of course, an abundance of dazzling gemstones to adorn your journey! Whether you are experiencing the crisp embrace of a northern January or enjoying the warmth of the southern sun, our pages are filled with an amazing array of gemstones for you.

Many of our New Year resolutions may have been broken already but one this is for sure – we are here to bring the best quality and best value gemstones the internet has to offer.

January Birthstone

Let's begin 2024 with the fabulous January birthstone, Garnet.

For anyone lucky enough to celebrate a birthday in January, your birthstone is not just a versatile and historically significant gemstone which boasts a captivating range of hues but is a spiritually protective companion for life.

From the fiery orange Mandarin garnets to the lush green Tsavorites and onto the deep reds of the Pyrope garnets, this gemstone has it all. With a symbolic meaning of friendship, loyalty and trust it makes a perfect gift at this time of year.

Pantone Color of the Year

The influential consulting firm, Pantone, has announced its color of the year – Peach Fuzz. This warm, velvety, autumnal color will be used in fashion, interior design, cosmetics and on all sorts of multimedia outlets over the coming year.

We have some perfect gemstones to match this alluring color.

Morganite's rosy glow makes this a perfect gemstone to match Pantone's choice for color of the year 2024. The name may be unfamiliar but Morganite is part of a very prestigious family which also includes Aquamarines and Emeralds.

Tourmaline's vivid hues cover the whole spectrum of colors but its pink tones are especially famous.

Coral's organic charm has been revered for thousands of years and is especially important in Jyotish astrology. This gemstone is particularly good for skilled carving.

Finally, Moonstone's ethereal shimmer will leave you entranced and there are many examples found in sumptuous peach colors.

Featured Gemstones of the Month

Every month we like to feature a few gemstones that we feel are not getting the attention they deserve. This month we are spotlighting two stunning examples with not just good looks but intriguing backstories worthy of a movie or two.

Rare Hiddenite

Unearth the allure of Hiddenite, a gem that captivates with its verdant beauty. This January, we celebrate the Hiddenite's unique green hues, a symbol of renewal and growth. Dive into the mystery of this mesmerizing gem that holds the secrets of nature within. For so long this gemstone has been a secret treasure sought after by collectors alone but new discoveries in Africa have opened it up to jewelry makers too.

Try our Hiddenite Harmony Cocktail. Mix Hiddenite with Amethyst and Aquamarine for a soothing concoction that promotes inner peace and clarity. Cheers to a harmonious start to the year!

Tantalizing Tanzanite

Africa's real diamond. Indulge in the deep blues of Tanzanite, an exquisite gemstone known for its rarity and captivating color spectrum. Explore the magic of Tanzanite – a gem that mirrors the allure of the vast Tanzanian sky under which lie the Merelani Hills which are the only source of this exquisite gemstone. It's not just a gem; it's a journey into the heart of the earth.

Read more about this relatively recently discovered gemstone here.

That just leaves us time to wish you all the very best for the coming year, let's hope it is full of good fortune and pleasant surprises.

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Team GemSelect