The Stories Our Stones Carry
From ancient amulets to modern talismans, humans have always turned to gemstones for meaning. Long before we wore them for beauty, we wore them for belief, as symbols of love, protection, faith, and transformation. Each one is a fragment of the earth’s memory, shaped by time and pressure into something luminous. When we wear them, we borrow that story, a reminder that light can come from what’s endured.
At Bianca Jones Jewellery, gemstones aren’t chosen for trend or birth month, but for what they symbolise: courage, calm, love, renewal, and the reminder that beauty deepens with wear. They are not just decoration, but dialogue, between who we are and what we aspire to be.
This is your guide to the six stones that shape our Icons, the heart of every design, the soul of every story.
Aquamarine — Clarity & Courage
The colour of calm seas and open skies, aquamarine symbolises renewal and emotional clarity. It’s the stone of new beginnings, for those ready to move forward with gentleness and purpose. To wear aquamarine is to carry stillness with you, light, resilient, and always returning to calm.
Read more: What Does an Aquamarine Ring Symbolise?
Tourmaline — Balance & Transformation
Tourmaline holds both light and shadow, pink and green, joy and reflection, the perfect emblem of balance. It reminds us that we can hold both joy and challenge at once; that wholeness is found in transformation. Chosen for the Equinox Icon, it represents harmony in motion and strength through change.
Read more: The Meaning of Tourmaline Rings
Opal — Intuition & Creativity
Opal is the dreamer’s stone, the keeper of colour and imagination.
Said to hold the light of every gem, it mirrors the full spectrum of feeling: shifting, alive, and deeply human. It invites you to move gently, to trust your instincts, and to live with openness and wonder.
Read more: The Meaning of Opal Rings
Emerald — Growth & Renewal
Emerald has always been a stone of the heart of truth, compassion, and steady growth.
Its green light speaks of beginnings, wisdom, and the courage to stay soft. Chosen for the Axis Icon, it reminds us to stay aligned at our own centre and to love with patience.
Read more: The Meaning of Emerald Rings
Sapphire — Devotion & Calm
Sapphire is the stone of faith and constancy, a beacon of devotion and depth.
It’s long been a symbol of loyalty and inner peace, guiding those who value truth and clarity. Chosen for the Lyra Icon, it represents love that lasts and light that endures.
Read more: The Meaning of Sapphire Rings
Diamond — Truth & Timelessness
Diamond is the stone of clarity and commitment, born of deep time and enduring fire.
It represents loyalty, courage, and the quiet confidence of love that has been tested and stayed true. In the Lyra and Axis Icons, it anchors your story in light: pure, enduring, and infinitely strong.
Read more: The Meaning of Diamond Rings
Choosing Your Stone
There’s no formula for finding your stone, only feeling. Some people choose according to their zodiac or element; others by the colours that comfort them, or the meanings that echo their own journey. We believe the right stone doesn’t just look beautiful, it feels like recognition.
Your stone may change as you do. A symbol of calm during one season, courage in the next. That’s the beauty of living jewellery, it moves with your story.
Discover your match in Gemstones and the Zodiac.
Why We Choose Meaning
Jewellery is more than adornment, it’s language. Every gemstone we use is a word in that language: a way of saying I remember, I love, I hope, I begin again. Meaning gives material its soul, and that’s the heart of every piece we make.
We choose stones the way we choose stories — for resonance, not rules. Because the most precious things we wear are the ones that make us feel seen.
Explore the full Icons Collection or learn how to care for your pieces in Caring for Gold and Gemstones.
