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Geoffrey Williams

It is with immense sadness that Jason and Claire announce the passing of their beloved father, Geoffrey Williams, on 1st March 2026. The founder of G.F. Williams & Co.

Latest Buying Trip

Kitty's reflection on her trip to Bangkok at the end of September

Gemstone Milestones

A guide to Anniversary Gemstones

Birthstones Guide

Birthstones by month

JVA conference in Loughborough

Why does October have two birthstones?

Tourmaline vs Opal

We've joined the CMJ

We've joined the Company of Master Jewellers- here's what you need to know.

Alexandrite: An inclusion

We look at an Alexandrite with a remarkable colour change and unusual inclusions

Rubies and their look alikes

Rubies are the birthstone of July and can exhibit an incredible lustre and red colour. Historically different gemstones such as Rubellite,Garnet and Spinel have been mistaken for Rubies with their similar colour hue.