September 15, 2025

Buying Gemstones Online - What You Need to Know to Shop With Confidence ✨

Buying gemstones online can feel risky, but it doesn’t have to. Learn how to spot scams, read photos like a pro, and shop loose gemstones with confidence at JQV Gemstones. This monster guide covers everything from colour checks to trade tricks, giving you the insider knowledge you need to avoid mistakes and buy gemstones online the smart way!

August 21, 2025

Why Mohs Hardness Matters in Jewellery Making

When you’re working with gemstones, knowledge is just as valuable as the stones themselves. One of the most important, and often misunderstood, measures of a gem’s durability is the Mohs hardness scale.

August 12, 2025

Sapphires in Every Shade: The Rainbow of Value Behind This Coveted Gemstone

Peridots take a back seat for a minute! We need to talk about Sapphires!

May 21, 2025

JQV’s Brand New Customer Referral Scheme Is Here! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Have you ever raved about your fave restaurant, dropped a must-watch Netflix gem into the group chat, or shared that one app that changed your workflow forever? Recommendations are powerful, and we think it’s time you got something back for them.

May 12, 2025

❤️‍🔥 Rubies: The Ultimate Guide to This Fiery Gem

So, you're in love with rubies? Us too. Whether you're on the hunt for loose rubies, wondering where to buy rubies online, or planning a jewellery-making project that needs a little fire — we’ve got you.

May 07, 2025

Pop-Up at File & Forge Jewellery School Hertfordshire!

JQV Gemstones are heading down to File & Forge Jewellery School in Hertfordshire on the Essex border for an exclusive loose gemstone & pearl pop-up this May!

April 16, 2025

Why Diamonds Make the Perfect Supporting Stones

We all know the saying: Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But even Liz Taylor—queen of sparkle herself—would admit that emeralds were actually her true love. And let’s be honest: if we had diamonds the size of small rocks, we’d probably learn to live with them too! 😅

April 01, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Blue Topaz

Discover everything about Loose Blue Topaz—its colours, origins, value, and best settings—in our ultimate buying guide!

March 18, 2025

The Rock & Gem Show Brighton with JQV!

Whether you're a jewellery maker, collector, or gemstone enthusiast, the Rock & Gem Show Brighton is the perfect place to explore a stunning variety of natural treasures.

February 19, 2025

Guide to Buying Coloured Gemstones

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Coloured Loose Gemstones. Avoid These Common Mistakes & Make Informed Decisions.

February 17, 2025

JQV Gemstones Joins the NAJ

JQV Gemstones have joined the National Association of Jewellers! The leading voice for the UK Jewellery industry.

February 03, 2025

Where to Buy Gemstones in the UK?

Buying gemstones in the UK can be an exciting but sometimes overwhelming experience. Here's a guide to help!

January 27, 2025

The JQV Gems Website is Live ✨

Your home for buying loose gemstones online. It’s here after 12 months of building from scratch.

December 19, 2024

Pearl Threading Workshops at JQV

It’s going to be packed with exciting and informative pearly fun and knowledge. Find out more & book online!

December 18, 2024

Why Choose Tanzanite? ✨

As the December birthstone, Tanzanite is a gemstone that combines rarity, beauty, and history. Here’s why Tanzanite stands out. 

December 18, 2024

Meet Our New Team Members 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

We have two new members of the JQV family join us this month. Welcome to Becky and Toby!