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RINGS
EDUCATION
Thousands of couples around the world have trusted us with their most important moments. With the largest selection of diamonds and meticulously designed, handcrafted rings, were here to help you find your way to the perfect ring.
DIAMOND
EDUCATION
For most people, buying a diamond is a new experience, but that doesn't mean it should be overwhelming. Understanding a diamond's quality characteristics is straightforward and simple.
Our diamond education is designed to answer all your questions. In just a few minutes you'll know everything you need to know to find your perfect diamond.
JEWELLERY
EDUCATION
it is our mission to take the mystery out of your purchase by offering only the finest quality fine jewellery available, along with expert guidance and education. Our jewellery is crafted with superior materials and inspected against exceptional quality standards.
PEARL
EDUCATION
Use this guide to find the pearl that is right for you by educating yourself on the quality and value of the cultured pearls that we offer.
GEMSTONE
EDUCATION
Gemstones and rare minerals can evoke strong emotions and spur intrigue. While most loose gemstones and minerals are purchased for ornamental jewellery purposes, others are possessed for their fascinating attributes. Natural gemstones and minerals add sparkle to our lives and invigorate our soul with the earth's natural beauty.
ABOUT SAPPHIRE
The name sapphire can also apply to any corundum thats not ruby, another corundum variety.
At 9.0 on the Mohs scale, sapphire is a gemstone that is almost as hard as diamonds (10). This makes them a wonderful choice for jewellery that will last through the generations, relatively resistant to wear and tear.
SAPPHIRE JEWELLERY
At 9.0 on the Mohs scale, sapphire is a gemstone that is almost as hard as diamonds (10). This means they are a wonderful choice for jewellery that will last through the generations, resistant to wear and tear.
Sapphires can be set in a variety of metals, including white gold, yellow gold and platinum. Each metal complements the gemstone's unique color in different ways. The cool shine of platinum provides a delightful contrast to a sapphire's vivid blue hue. Pink or yellow sapphires, on the other hand, can look especially warm and vibrant when set in yellow or rose gold.
OVERVIEW
KASHMIR
Intensely saturated and velvety, rare sapphires from Kashmir set the standard for blue.
ROYAL BLUE
The worlds most famous engagement ring: Kate Middletons and Princess Dianas sapphire.
PADPARADSCHA
A rare and valuable pinkish-orange sapphire named from the Sinhalese for lotus blossom.
FACTS
MINERAL:Corundum CHEMISTRY:Al2O3 COLOR: Every color but red REFRACTIVE INDEX:1.762 to 1.770 BIREFRINGENCE: 0.008 to 0.010 SPECIFIC GRAVITY:4.00 MOHS HARDNESS:9QUALITY FACTORS
Each color of sapphire has its own quality variations.
COLOR
Sapphires come in a variety of colors. Preferred sapphires have strong to vivid color saturation, regardless of hue.
CLARITY
Blue sapphires typically have some inclusions, but they generally have better clarity than rubies.
CUT
Sapphire is often cut with a brilliant pattern on the crown and a step cut pattern on the pavilion.
CARAT
Blue sapphires range in size, and large blue sapphires are more readily available than large rubies.
