How is it June already?  Did you know one of the birthstones for June is in fact the Pearl.   Pearls are the only gemstones made by living creatures. Mollusks produce pearls by depositing layers of calcium carbonate around microscopic irritants that get lodged in their shells, usually not a grain...

The “Star of Adam”, found in a mine in Sri Lanka, is believed to be the biggest sapphire ever discovered. It weighs in at over 1,404 carats, that’s around 280g or just under ten ounces. But what do we know about the formation of this remarkable gemstone – and how...

  Hello & welcome to Goldcraft Jewellers!  We are very excited to be launching our brand new website and our very first blog!  We are a family run independent jewellers located in the seaside town of Penarth. We have been established for over 40 years and part of the Penarth...