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Nothing makes us happier (well, except maybe cheesecake) than stacking a huge pile of bangles on each wrist. We are definitely not alone in this adoration, so in our latest blog we’ve put together a collection of bangle stacking tips and inspiring bangle stacks to try. Check it out!

Sagittarius impatiently says, “Ok folks, who is ready for an adventure because I’ve had my bags packed since last week!”.  Hold on to your hats because we are ready to go and explore about the wonderfully optimistic sign of Sag!! 

Scorpio’s are notorious for having the ‘Scorpio sting’.  Got a secret you need to tell someone?  Tell a Scorpio.  It will never, ever be revealed.  Careful though if you break a Scorpio’s trust or reveal their secret.  Once gone you will never get it back. Ever.  And I can guarantee you that.  They will never see you in the same light ever again and you will forever remain tainted or spoilt in their eyes

If you’ve been around these parts before, you’d know about my love of gemstones and their healing powers.

Whether you believe in it or not, gemstones are more than just their beauty.  They also hold healing powers, special meanings, and spiritual aspects.

If you’re searching for a gift that brings both a smile and healing vibes, there are many options in the Desiderate online store. 

A lot of people believe Librans to be a balanced lot, which for the most part can be incorrect.  You my lovely ones constantly SEEK balance (there’s a difference) and boy oh boy be careful if you don’t get this.  Being out of balance will affect your normally happy equilibriums and this is not nice for anyone, especially you. 

Happy birthday to you dear Virgo! Now I must ensure I have zero spelling and grammatical errors in your blog this month – I know you’ll be going over things with a fine-tooth comb, looking for perfection because my lovely Virgo’s that is what you expect.

Did you know the Desiderate Jewellery collection doesn’t just live within the virtual world and you can actually browse some of the range in store?

Our range of boho style and silver and gemstone jewellery have a second home - a physical shopfront called the ‘Thirroul Collective’ and you can see it here: https://thirroulcollective.com.au

Located 13km north of Wollongong in the tranquil seaside suburb of Thirroul, the store displays a range of unique gift ideas from a dozen or more businesses. 

 

As peridot is my personal birthstone I knew that it's supposed to bring the wearer success, good luck and peace and also helps with health, protection and sleep. They say that peridot attracts love, soothes nerves and dispels anxiety. Pretty powerful stuff, but .. these amazing gems have even been found in meteorites....

What is that mighty roar I hear?  Why it’s our beautifully strong, courageous and bold Lions that’s who! Happy birthday Leo - it’s your month to shine.  
Leo’s love to dazzle with the jewels and the perfect stone for our fabulous Leo’s or those born in August is the equally fabulous Peridot.
This mesmerizing green gem with hues of evening emerald symbolizes strength. What a befitting word for our strong Leo Lions.

What is the birthstone for July?
Ruby is the birthstone for July and is a stone associated with passion and power, love and also fury. Ruby represents all of our most intense emotions. 

Rubies are associated with power, passion and glamour, like fast red cars, red roses, red nails, and is there really anything as uplifting and energising as a red lipstick? Apart from a radiant piece of Ruby jewellery that is!

June girls are goddesses - beautiful, and greatly desired – just like their gemstones. A gift of Moonstone or Pearl jewellery is a perfect gift for a June birthday girl.

Known for their big hearts and sarcastic sense of humour, people born in June are rather intuitive and tend to be led by their gut feelings about things, they can smell danger a mile away. Surprisingly secretive about their true emotions though, a June Babe generally takes her time about opening up in front of people only revealing her true feelings in front of people who are extremely close.

 

 The birthstone for May, Emerald can vary quite dramatically from a pale green right through to a very deep dark colour. 

Think of Fifty shades of ..... GREEN.

Despite being so rare, Emerald jewellery can be surprisingly affordable for a few reasons.

April babes are well known sticky beaks, always nosing about in things that don't concern them, they call it curiosity though ... So many April folk are crazy intuitive and you think that would lead to  better filter, but no.. they say it as they think it!
While the traditional birthstone for April is the Diamond, there are other gems that look similar without the hefty price tag, like Herkimer Diamonds and White Zircons.

National Jewellery Day is a day to embrace the beauty of your baubles, the splendour of sparkle and adorn yourself with accessories. Bring your favourite pieces out for a day of celebration and slap on the bling. 
Jewel Day isn't a day for restraint, it's all about more is more and bring on the bling.

ARE PEARLS IN FASHION?
You might ask 'Are pearls in fashion? or How do I wear pearls the modern way?'

And the answer is a big YES, pearls are back in fashion!

I'm willing to bet you won't open a fashion magazine this season that doesn't feature pearl jewellery.Now I don't blame you for previously thinking that pearls were something you didn't wear or could borrow from your Grandmother if you ever needed to.

The key word here though is PREVIOUSLY. 

Sometimes you want a stunning high quality piece to wear often or daily that will last forever, like a silver bangle or a gemstone ring or a pair of quality earrings. from time to time you merely want a fashion piece to wear for a special occasion or just to wear every now and then and you don’t want to spend the earth! Maybe you're searching for a gift and the price point will be an important part of your choice.

The perfectly imperfect Baroque Pearl is both boho and elegant, classic and modern, casual and formal.

A breathtaking contradiction of natural beauty, all unique in colour and shape and irregularly beautiful.

Each of these remarkable natural gems is a delicate treasure which has been sculpted by nature.

Baroque Pearls are fascinating natural gems that are freeform shapes, no two can ever be identical.

DESIDERATE
De - sid - er - ate

Go on, you try it...  Say it out loud ..

Don't let them forget their mum this Mother's Day.

I can almost guarantee there's never a second that you've forgotten them. Except that one time when you thought someone else was doing the after school sport run...

But that was an accident I'm sure.

Your partner or children want to give you something that you'll love. BUT if you don't tell them, they don't know what to get.

Number three is a magical number for tons of people worldwide.The magical number three … Loads of things come in threes … blind mice, porridge eating bears, musketeers, even meal deals have a burger, fries and a drink.