August Birthstones: Peridot & Spinel | Rachel Beth Jewellery Podcast

Did you know August has two beautiful birthstones?

In this episode, Rachel explores the unique qualities of peridot and spinel, from their stunning colours to their durability and the types of jewellery they're best suited for. Learn why peridot's vibrant green has been treasured for centuries, and discover spinel's incredible range of colours, including vivid pink, deep red, cobalt blue and more.

Whether you're celebrating an August birthday, searching for a meaningful gift, or considering a custom jewellery piece, this episode will help you understand which gemstone is right for you.

If you'd like to create a custom piece featuring peridot or spinel, get in touch with Rachel Beth Jewellery.

Hi Everyone, if you were born in July, your birthstone is ruby ❤️

Known for its rich red colour,

As one of the most durable coloured gemstones, ruby is an excellent choice for everyday jewellery, including engagement rings,earrings and necklaces 

Ruby is also the traditional gemstone for the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries, making it a meaningful way to celebrate life’s special milestones.

Whether set as a feature stone or paired with diamonds, rubies bring a vibrant pop of colour to any design.

If you’d like to explore a custom design featuring ruby, send me a DM to start the conversation.

In this episode, Rachel shares an exciting new offering we’ve been quietly developing behind the scenes at Rachel Beth Jewellery - our Buy Now, Design Later gemstone experience.

Sometimes the perfect gemstone finds you before you know exactly what you want to create with it.

That’s why we’ve curated a collection of hand-selected Australian sapphires and other one-of-a-kind gemstones, chosen for their exceptional beauty, colour and individuality.

Secure a gemstone you love today and, when the time is right, work with us to design a piece that tells your story.

Whether it’s an engagement ring, a meaningful pendant, an anniversary gift or a future family heirloom, your gemstone can become the foundation of something truly special.

Explore our available gemstone collection and discover the stone that speaks to you.

👉 View the collection via the link in our bio. ✨

Hi Everyone, If you were born in June, your birthstone is pearl 🤍

each pearl is naturally formed, making every piece beautifully unique…

And it’s not just a birthstone — pearls also hold a special place in traditional anniversary gifting.

They’re linked to milestone years like the 3rd and 30th anniversaries,

pearls are more delicate making them best suited to pieces like earrings, pendants, or occasional wear.

If you’d like to explore a design featuring pearls, send me a DM to start the conversation.

Happy Mother’s Day 🤍

To all the women out there doing the juggle… we see you.

I’m a proud working mum of two, and somehow, we make it all work.

Early mornings, late nights, and endless grit.

But I love the hustle — and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

My kids are my biggest motivation.

They’re my constant reminder of why I show up and do what I do every single day.

I try to keep them involved in what I do,

because I want them to see that passion, hard work,

and loving what you do can all exist together.

Even amongst the chaos…

To all the women doing the juggle — with strength, love, and heart — we see you.

You’re doing an incredible job.

Happy Mother’s Day ✨

May babies, this one’s for you.

Emerald is May’s birthstone; loved for its rich green colour.

It’s a slightly softer gemstone, so it’s best suited to occasional wear rings. 

If you’re after something you can wear every day, Emeralds are perfect in earrings or pendants.

Thinking about designing a piece with emerald?

Send me a DM,and we can start the conversation.

If you were born in April your birthstone is diamond.
Diamonds are the hardest natural stone, making them as durable as they are beautiful — perfect for everyday wear.
When choosing a diamond, you’ll often hear about the 4 Cs — colour, cut, clarity and carat weight. While these are all important, what truly matters is how the stone feels to you.
The right diamond should reflect your personality and your style — that’s what makes it uniquely yours.
At the end of the day, the perfect diamond isn’t about the specs… it’s simply the one that feels right for you. 💫
If you’d love help finding your perfect diamond, send me a DM — I’d love to chat.

Hi everyone,

Today, 16 March 2026, marks 7 years of Rachel Beth Jewellery, and I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of my amazing customers, followers, and supporters.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted me to create your engagement rings, wedding rings, and special pieces. Being part of such meaningful moments in your lives truly means the world to me.

And to everyone who follows along, likes, shares, comments, or recommends my work to friends and family — your support of my small business means more than you know.

Thank you for being part of the journey over the past 7 years. ✨

— Rachel

March babies, this one’s for you 💙

Aquamarine is loved for its soft blue tones and natural sparkle.

While it’s a slightly softer gemstone (so not ideal for everyday rings like engagement rings), it truly shines in pendants & earrings.

If you’d like to explore a design featuring aquamarine, feel free to send me a DM ✨

Today (8th March) is International Women’s Day 🤍

The 2026 theme is “Balance the Scales,” is a reminder that progress doesn’t just happen; it’s created through action, support, and standing together.

At Rachel Beth Jewellery, I’m proud to be a woman-owned business, built on passion, resilience, and the support of an incredible community of women clients, friends, mentors, mothers, daughters.

Today we celebrate the women who paved the way.

The women walking beside us.

And the young girls watching what’s possible.