January 2005
14kt white gold checkerboard trilliant Garnet and Diamond ring. 

 
February 2005
14kt white gold heart shaped Amethyst and purple coloured Diamond ring.

 March 2005
14kt white gold emerald cut Aquamarine and blue coloured Diamond ring.

                                            April 2005                                         Murdoch's One of a kind diamond solitare 14kt white gold 1/2 carat brilliant cut diamond ring.

Peace Arch Hospital Foundation Custom Designed Necklace Specially designed for the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation's "To Russia with Love" Gala 2005. 14k white gold handcrafted Organic Custom Designed Necklace, bead set with 13 round brilliant cut diamonds and 3 round-shaped, faceted Swiss Blue Topaz. 

                                               June 2005                                                 Hand-crafted 14Kt white gold ring with 8mm Cultured Pearl and Diamonds. 

                                                                                                                                     July 2005                                                 Hand-crafted 14Kt white gold ring with one trilliant-cut ruby and five round

brilliant-cut diamonds.

November 2005

Ladies 14k white gold hand-crafted ring with designer-cut Madeira Citrine with 16 beautiful diamonds

December 2006

Ladies 14k yellow gold hand-crafted ring.

ALL OUR CUSTOM PIECES ARE HANDCRAFTED IN OUR STUDIO!

Any jewellery design that your heart desires can be created at Murdoch Jewellers. The process begins the moment you step into the showroom. We welcome you to bring your own ideas for a design, and also provide a selection of photographs depicting previously created designs. A wax model of your new piece of jewellery could be created to help you visualize the actual design. We will invite you in to try on the wax and make any modifications in terms of width, height, thickness, etc. The wax model is created for your own reassurance, we do not use them in the actual process of handcrafting your design. We alloy our own gold and platinum in our studio. We always use fresh gold to guarantee perfection. It is also possible to use your own gold and gemstones from previously owned jewellery and heirlooms to create that special piece for you. With every handcrafted design we include an appraisal for insurance purposes. We offer a 2 year guarantee on all of our handcrafted pieces.

         Drop by to see our dazzling collection, handcrafted in our studio

                                       Next Appraisal Clinic

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                                       Certified Gemologist on site.
          Appraisal comes with photo and is good for all insurance purposes.

 

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             20% Discount on all jewellery repairs

             15% Discount on clock repairs including Grandfather clocks.

                        **Limited time offer only**

                                Birthstone for the month of February:

AMETHYST

Within popular culture, amethyst is recognized as the birthstone for February.  According to spiritual healers, it is used to calm the stressed and aid in a more restful and productive sleep.  It has also been known to bring tranquility and stability to its wearer as well as possess great healing powers.

Amethyst's importance throughout history has been recognized in many countries all over the world. The earliest recognition of this stone and the origin of its name began in Ancient Greece. The word "amethyst" comes from the Greek word "amethystos" meaning "not drunken" or "without wine" and is believed to protect the wearer against intoxication.

It has been used to adorn the possessions of rich and powerful monarchs as well as Egyptian royalty.  Rare amethysts make up some of the stones set in the British Crown Jewels.  During the Middle Ages, the stone symbolized piety and celibacy for clergy and therefore adorned the rings and other jewellery of Cardinals, Bishops, and Priests of the Catholic Church.  It was also sometimes referred to as "Rose of France", and commonly set in Victorian jewellery.

Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz.  It is an extremely popular gem for jewellery because of its regal colour, variety of sizes and shapes, affordability and wide range of hues. The rich deep violet colour is generally the most desired and the most expensive, but a stone of medium colour intensity, with plenty of sparkle, can also be very attractive.  It is also the recommended gem for couples celebrating their sixth wedding anniversary.  Occasionally, amethyst is even found combined with its sister quartz, citrine (yellow) into a single stone called ametrine.

Amethyst deposits are located throughout the world, including Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, Argentina, Madagascar, India & Sri Lanka.  They have also been found in Canada, certain parts of the United States, & within the Ural Mountains of Russia.

 

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