DIAMOND – THE BRILLIANT STUNNER
Diamonds are Forever
Diamonds has the highest shine of all transparent gemstones; it is also the hardest material on earth that can only be scratched by another diamond. Its name is derived from the ancient Greek “adámas” meaning “unbreakable”.
When placed under directional spotlights, diamonds reflect light in an unparalleled way. A diamond ring will shimmer with every slight twist of the hand in endless ways; demanding attention.
Understanding the 4 C’s
Diamonds are graded according the 4C system: colour, cut, clarity and carat weight. It is you jewellers’ responsibility to educate and inform you of the 4C’s when purchasing a diamond.
Which metal setting complements a diamond?
The beauty of diamonds is enhanced by all precious metals, from platinum to all the shades of gold.
How to see if a diamond is real.
RUBY – THE LOVE TALISMAN
Burning with Passion
Rubies bear the colour of love and desire with their warm red hue and vibrant glow. They are a variety of the corundum family and are a strong 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness – just below a diamond.
Record breaker
The best quality rubies have broken auction price records over the years, commanding the highest per-carat value of all coloured gemstones.
Watch for the Silk
Pure rubies display thin inclusions called needles. When these needles intersect in groups, they create a vision of soft colour display called “silk”.
Which metal setting complements a ruby?
Rubies bright red hue can be paired with any gold colour: yellow, white, rose but also platinum.
EMERALD – THE RARE GEM
Rich in Symbolism
Known for its symbolism of renewal and hope, emeralds possess an intense green shade and a clear depth of colour that very few gems reflect.
A Royal Affair
The famous Cleopatra loved wearing emeralds. But it has been a gem of fascination for all royalty in the past centuries. The Seven Emerald Tiara, worn by the last empress of Iran, Farah Diba, features seven large cabochon emeralds.
The Perfect Cut
This precious stone often has intricate inclusions called “jardin”, the French term for garden. This makes for a challenging gem to cut, but, gem cutters have developed a cut called emerald cut, which gives the stone a step-cut rectangular or square shape with the corners trimmed down.
Which metal setting complements an emerald?
Emeralds are spectacular mounted in yellow gold, but their vivid green colour is greatly intensified by the silver/white coloured metals such as platinum and white gold.
SAPPHIRE – THE COBALT CHARMER
Not Only Blue
Pure sapphires are actually pale, but with the presence of iron and titanium they acquire a blue colour. Apart from this classically loved shade, “fancy sapphires” come in every colour from green to yellow to purple and even pink.
A Noble Star
The star of India weighs a whopping 563.35 carats. It is cut into a round cabochon with a unique star shape reflection – called a star sapphire.
Which metal setting complements a sapphire?
The elite colour of this gemstone looks bold against every metal colour, from silver to platinum to yellow, rose and white gold.
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