RIND SIZE GUIDE
The Ring size is very important, although a ring can be resized, it needs to be within +/- 1.5 size from the correct size; further adjustments may or may not be possible depending on the design, and could cause irreparable damage to the ring.
STONE TYPES
Appearance The difference between a Diamond and a Moissanite is not noticeable with the naked eye. Diamonds & Moissanites are for ever! both come with a lifetime Warranty.
MORGANITE
Women the world over love morganite for its fine pink tones which radiate charm, esprit and tenderness.Morganites have the hardness and durability to make excellent jewellery stones for daily wear. Hardness value of 7.5 – 8 on the Mohs scale.
Garnets January Birthstone
Garnets come in a variety of colours and have many different varieties. However, the most widely-known colour of Garnet gemstones is dark red. When the term "Garnet" is used, it is usually connotative of the dark red form. Hardness value of 6.5 – 8.5 on the Mohs scale.
Amethyst February Birthstone
Amethyst is a member of the quartz family. It has hardness 7, on the Mohs scale. Its colour ranges from shades of pale lavender to dark purple. Absolutely beautiful and mythical.
Aquamarine March Birthstone
The best gems combine high clarity with limpid transparency and blue to slightly greenish blue hues. Aquamarines have a hardness value of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale. That means these gems have excellent resistance to scratches and abrasions. They can’t be scratched by anything with a lower hardness.
Diamond April Birthstone
Renowned for their beauty, sparkling fire, durability, and rarity – Diamonds are the most-prized of all gemstones. They are also the hardest thing on earth ranking top 10 on the Mohs scale.
Emerald May Birthstone
Few gemstones command as much desire and passion as emerald. Their colour ranges from pure green to yellowish or bluish green. Emeralds have a hardness of 7.5 – 8 on the Mohs scale.
Alexandrite June Birthstone
Alexandrite’s finest dual colours are a vivid grass green in daylight and fluorescent light, and an intense raspberry red in incandescent light. Many modern sources frequently use “emerald by day, ruby by night.” to romanticize Alexandrite’s colour. Alexandrite is rated 8.5 hardness on the Mohs scale
Pearl June Birthstone
For centuries, pearls have been a symbol of beauty and purity. Today, they are regarded as both classic and contemporary, but always romantic.Pearls are very delicate and rated between 2.5 – 4.5 hardness on the Mohs scale
Moonstone June Birthstone
Moonstone is an opalescent stone that can be found in colourless form as well as peach, pink, green, gray, yellow, brown, and blue. The play of light seen in Moonstone is called adularescence, and its clarity ranges from transparent to opaque. Moonstones are rated between 6 – 6.5 hardness on the Mohs scale
Ruby July Birthstone
Ruby is one of the world's most expensive and valued gemstone for many thousand years. Ruby is extremely strong and the name of this stone comes from the Latin Rubens which means red. The colour of the stone varies in deferent specimens from red, carmine to a deep purplish red Ruby scores a whopping 9 on the Mohs scale for hardness.
Peridot August Birthstone
Peridot is a unique stone, set apart by its beautiful yellowish – green transparent variety of olivine. Peridot is rated between 6.5 – 7 on the Mohs scale.
Sapphire September Birthstone
Most people immediately think of a deep royal blue when they hear “Sapphire,” However, Sapphires can occur in yellow, green, black, pink, purple and clear, with each colour having its own unique vibration and qualities. Sapphires have a remarkable hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale
Tourmaline October Birthstone
Tourmaline is a highly coveted and desirable semi-precious gemstone that comes in an extensive variety of colours and durability. Red, pink and purple tourmalines, as well as rubelite, are popular choices for tourmaline. The most popular shade of pink is a medium watermelon-like pink, while the most popular shade of red is a cherry or blood red. Tourmaline score between 7 – 7.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness
Opal October Birthstone
While we often think of opal in terms of phenomenal play of colour, this gemstone family is full of other unique and appealing members that have their own allure. Gems can be transparent, translucent or opaque and form in almost any colour. Opal scores a 5.5 – 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness
Topaz November Birthstone
Topaz is a popular gem. Although frequently associated with golden yellow as well as blue, it can be found in a variety of colors, including colorless. The rarest are natural pink, red, and fine golden orange, sometimes with a pink tone.Topaz scores a 8 on the Mohs scale of harness.
Citrine November Birthstone
Citrine is a sparkling and cheery yellowish-orange stone The name, Citrine, comes from a French word for lemon, Citron, however, the colour of this stone is more golden than lemon-yellow. Citrine scores a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.
Tanzanite December Birthstone
Tanzanite is a classic and gorgeous gemstone, known for its violet and blue colour. It also happens to be a relatively recent one, and as such, does not have the long and glamorous histories of most other gemstones. Tanzanite is one of the rarest gemstones on the planet since it is only found in the region of Tanzania, Africa. Its scores between of 6.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness.
Zircon December Birthstone
Zircon is a beautiful, naturally occurring stone that has been around for thousands of years. Thanks to its tremendous fire and dispersion, it has been considered a less-expensive stand-in for diamond for many years, Zircon gives us many reasons to sing its praises and appreciate it in its own light. Its scores between of 6 – 7.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness.
MOISANITE VS DIAMOND
Refractive Index
White Sparkles
2.65 -2.69
2.42
Dispersion Fire
Colourful Sparkles
0.104
0.044
Lustre Index
General Radiance
0.204
0.172
Hardness Scale
9.5
10
Heat Resistant
1093˚C
763˚C
Price
90% less than diamonds
Very Expensive
Environmental Impact
Sustainable & Eco – Friendly, each stone can be traced back to its origin.
Mining causes environmental devastation & unethical labour practices.
Origin
0.104
0.044
Ring Sizing: Clever Tips to Find Out Your Partner's Ring Size
If your partner has a ring that they wear frequently, you can sneak it away, place it over a millimetre ruler, and snap an aerial photo. Once we have the inside diameter of the ring, we can convert it to a finger size. You’ll want to keep these things in mind:
1. Which finger your partner wears the ring. People will often wear fashion rings on their middle or index finger. These fingers will be larger than their Ring Finger of the left hand.
2. The fit. You want the ring to be snug so that it doesn’t spin around on your partner’s finger.
3. The width of their ring. The wider the ring, the tighter the fit will be.
If your partner doesn’t have any rings that you could borrow, here are some other ideas:
- Ask someone close to your partner. Your partner’s best friend or mother may know.
- Enlist a friend to invite your partner to look at rings with them. If one of your partner’s friends is also beginning to look at engagement rings, they could ask your partner if they’d like to come along and offer their input. When your partner’s friend has their finger measured, they can suggest that your partner be sized as well.
- See how a friend or sister’s ring fits on your partner. If someone in your family or friend circle is recently engaged and excitedly showing their ring off, you could take them aside and ask them if they wouldn’t mind casually suggesting that your partner try their ring on for fun.