Coloured Gemstones Are Having a Renaissance—But We’ve Always Been in Love with Ostro Blue Topaz

We have always been devoted to one coloured gemstone above all others: blue topaz, which is why we created our collection of Ostro blue topaz jewellery. 

However, we are noticing a quiet shift happening in the world of jewellery. It seems that coloured gemstones are having a renaissance, as more and more people are falling in love with the warmth, vibrancy and individuality of coloured gemstones.  

From engagement rings to everyday heirlooms, coloured gemstones are capturing hearts like never before.  Perhaps this is due to the increasing supply of diamonds, fueled by the growth of lab-grown diamonds, and a desire for jewellery that feels more expressive and personal.    Whether diamonds are forever or not, many are now choosing engagement rings with coloured gemstones, and blue has always been a beloved colour.

Of course, at Something Blue by Ostro, this isn’t a trend—it’s our story. Long before colour made its comeback, we were already enthralled by one dazzling gemstone, blue topaz.

Why Blue?

Blue has long symbolised loyalty, clarity, and lasting love, which is why it's remained so central to wedding traditions around the world. But what makes our blue so special?

We work exclusively with Ostro blue topaz, which our family has been sourcing, cutting, and finessing for generations—making us the only jewellery house dedicated entirely to one coloured gem.

While diamond jewellery is often mass-produced or lab-grown (not to mention the challenges of ensuring these are not blood diamonds), fine-quality topaz remains far less commercialised. Each artisanal mined Ostro gem in our blue topaz jewellery collection has a traceable journey from mine to setting - something that feels increasingly precious in today's world.

A Stone That Lasts—In Every Way

Ostro blue topaz isn’t just beautiful—it’s practical and enduring. With a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale, it’s remarkably resilient and ideal for jewellery you’ll wear again and again. Unlike some more delicate-coloured gems, blue topaz is strong enough for daily wear, yet luminous enough for your most meaningful moments.

From wedding-day touches to everyday keepsakes, this is jewellery made to be treasured.

Something Blue, for Every Style

Whether you’re embracing tradition or looking for a fresh modern twist, our blue topaz pieces are designed to celebrate your story:

- For timeless beauty: Our ‘Forever’  blue topaz charms add a dazzle of colour to a chain, garter, or bracelet
- For something striking: Explore our ‘Off the Cuff’ blue topaz cufflinks or our sculptural blue topaz ‘Play by Ear’ earrings
- For lasting symbolism: Our interlocking ‘Two-of-a-Kind’ blue topaz double ring speaks to unity with bold simplicity

Each piece is crafted in rhodium-plated sterling silver, hand-painted with white or black enamel, and set with a flawless Ostro gemstone—because something blue should be a perfect addition to your jewellery collection.

So we remain faithful

As the world rediscovers the magic of coloured gemstones, we’re proud to continue doing what we’ve always done: crafting exquisite blue topaz jewellery with our renowned Ostro gems.

So while the world may be falling back in love with colour, we never fell out of it.