Heathergems Blog

Earrings have become quite a staple of today's society and culture. It is arguably the most common and popular type of jewellery nowadays. No matter if for a special occasion or normal wear, you see them...

Heathergems, in present day, offers a wide variety of products for many to choose from, whether it's the ever iconic highland coo brooches or tree of life range, the list goes on. Back when the heather...

Something that most people can agree on is, sometimes finding the right gift for someone can be quite tricky. Whether its for a birthday, an anniversary, a wedding or some other special or formal occasion....

Pendants come in many shapes and sizes, they're worn all over the world and can transcend language barriers between people. They're unique, have some character and can give people a sense of personality...

The brooch nowadays is a very decorative piece of jewlery for many, it ranges from different shapes and sizes with different designs on them such as the Highland Coo Brooch or the Scottie...

One of the oldest trees in Europe is located in a small village in Perthshire, Scotland called Fortingall. (Quite near our Heathergems factory in Pitlochry!) The churchyard is host to a tree which has...

It's May, which means its that time of year when we put on the Highland Games and celebrate all around Scotland. Plenty of contests, dancing and, of course, the food and drink. That time of year when you...

When you think Scotland and what it has to offer you may think of the usual haggis, whisky or Irn Bru. But another staple of our culture is Highland Cows or 'Coos'. They're all-around Scotland and are...

There is a reason why the classic gifts like jewellery, chocolate and flowers are so popular for Valentine’s Day - it’s because they generally go down well. While we won’t recommend...

The festive season is here once more. The advent calendars have been opened, the Elf on a Shelf has been dusted off and it’s time to begin Christmas shopping. And while we can’t help you think...

Christmas, it seems, comes earlier every year. And that is certainly something we have experienced at Heathergems this month. Surprisingly, one of our biggest sellers this July has been the Heathergems...

Father’s Day is fast approaching, so we’re going to look at the range of Heathergems gifts ideal for your father, or father-figure. Our range of handcrafted Scottish gifts includes things...

Christmas is coming, and that means it is time to show your loved ones what they mean to you, And what better way than by gifting them some sustainable, handcrafted Scottish jewellery from Heathergems? But...

There are many ways to show you and your partner are joining as one during your wedding. One of the simplest and sweetest ways is to use accessories that complement each other. For her, this could mean...

Spring and Summer are always busy times here at Heathergems. Heather becomes woody in the spring, which means it no longer provides nutritional value to animals, and can stop new plants from growing....