Holiday season is coming up! For many of us this means a time for celebrations, family gatherings, and of course gift giving. But choosing the right gift isn’t always so easy… and let’s be honest, what we all want is a gift that will be loved and used for years to come. That’s precisely why we at Finnly’s think giving a piece of jewellery is perfect!

We pride ourselves on offering a wide range of jewellery suited for every occasion. But regardless of who you’re buying a piece of jewellery for, it’s likely to be far more symbolic than just of the occasion you gave it – it will become a symbol of your relationship and bond with them.  Since it’s so important to know exactly what to get, we at Finnly’s have taken the liberty to create the ultimate holiday jewellery buying guide for you, both if you’re a complete jewellery beginner or if you’re just looking for some inspiration.

Have you ever wondered what the difference between precious and semi-precious gemstones is? 

The classification of gemstones into precious and semiprecious dates back to the 19th century, to differentiate their value. 

Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires are classified as precious stones and have traditionally been the most expensive and sought after gemstones. All other gemstones are considered semi-precious. Although this classification is still in use it is not always correct as some semi precious stones have considerably gained in value per carat.