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mohs hardness
Diamond:
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Mohs Hardness: 10
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Diamond is the hardest known gemstone and consists of pure carbon. It is used for jewelry, cutting tools, and industrial applications.
Sapphire:
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Mohs Hardness: 9
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Sapphires are mostly blue, but they can also come in other colors. They are often used for jewelry, especially in rings.
Ruby:
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Mohs Hardness: 9
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Rubies belong to the corundum family, just like sapphires. The red ruby is highly coveted and is also used for jewelry.
Topaz:
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Mohs Hardness: 8
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Topaz comes in various colors, but it is particularly known for its blue and yellow to orange hues. It is used in various jewelry pieces.
Aquamarine:
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Mohs Hardness: 7.5-8
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Aquamarine is a blue or bluish-green (unheated) beryl, often found in jewelry, especially in rings.
Tourmaline:
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Mohs Hardness: 7-7.5
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Tourmalines come in a variety of colors, with some crystals displaying multiple colors. They are often incorporated into jewelry.
Amethyst:
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Mohs Hardness: 7
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Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz. It is often used in jewelry, especially in pendants and earrings.
Opal:
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Mohs Hardness: 5.5-6.5
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Opals are known for their iridescent colors. They are softer than many other gemstones and require special care.
Morganite:
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Mohs Hardness: 7.5-8
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Morganite is a peach to pink variety of beryl. Its delicate color and hardness make it a popular gemstone for jewelry, especially in rings and pendants.
Garnet:
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Mohs Hardness: 6.5-7.5
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Garnets come in a variety of colors, including red, green, yellow, and orange. They are often used in jewelry, including necklaces and earrings. Garnets have good hardness and are relatively durable.
Zircon:
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Mohs Hardness: 6-7.5
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Zircons are available in various colors, including blue, brown, yellow, and green. They are often used in gemstones and as a diamond substitute.
Apatite:
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Mohs Hardness: 5
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Apatite comes in various colors, including blue, green, yellow, and pink. It is often used in the jewelry industry, especially in the production of necklaces and earrings. Apatite has a moderate Mohs hardness, making it somewhat more susceptible to scratches compared to harder gemstones.The red variety is one of the rarest gemstones on this planet with a ruby-red colour.
quality features
Definition of Gemstones:
Gemstones are minerals, rocks, or organic materials appreciated for their beauty, rarity, and hardness. They include diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and many others.
Classification of Gemstones:
Gemstones can be categorized into various groups, including diamonds (crystalline carbon), corundum (rubies and sapphires), beryl (emeralds), quartz (amethyst, citrine), and many more.
Carat is a unit of measurement for the weight of gemstones, commonly used in the jewelry industry. One carat is equivalent to 0.2 grams. The calculation of carats for a gemstone is done by weighing the gemstone and applying the corresponding conversion:
Carat = Weight of the gemstone in grams / 0.2
For example, if you have a gemstone weighing 1 gram, the carat calculation would be as follows:
Carat = 1 g / 0.2 g/Carat = 5 Carats
This means that the gemstone weighs 5 carats.
It is important to note that carat alone does not determine the value of a gemstone. Other factors such as quality, color, clarity, and cut also play a crucial role in the evaluation of gemstones. These factors are collectively known as the "4 C's": Carat, Clarity, Color, and Cut. The "4 C's" is a term commonly associated with diamonds and refers to the four main characteristics used to assess the quality of diamonds. The 4 C's are:
Carat:
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Carat refers to the weight of the diamond. One carat is equivalent to about 0.2 grams. Larger diamonds are typically rarer and, therefore, more valuable.
Clarity:
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Clarity relates to the amount of natural inclusions or impurities in the diamond. Diamonds with fewer inclusions are considered higher quality and, consequently, more valuable.
Color:
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The color of a diamond is graded on a scale from D (colorless) to Z (lightly tinted). Diamonds with less color are more sought after and carry a higher value.
Cut:
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Cut refers to how the diamond is shaped and faceted. A good cut maximizes the diamond's brilliance and sparkle. Cut also includes considerations of the diamond's proportions and symmetry.
These criteria were originally introduced by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and have become an international standard for diamond evaluation. It's important to note that these 4 C's are specific to diamonds and may not apply to all gemstones. Other gemstones may be evaluated based on different criteria, depending on their individual characteristics.
Use in Jewelry: Gemstones are frequently used in jewelry to accentuate their beauty. Diamonds are particularly popular for engagement rings, while other gemstones are chosen for unique, individual pieces. Significance in Various Cultures:
Gemstones hold historical and cultural significance in various cultures. They have often been associated with specific deities or considered as bringers of good fortune.
gemstone cuts
warning notices
TENSION
The stones are set in different ways and are under tension, which can lead to chipping and splitting.
JEWELRY PIECES
Please note that all products you receive from us are considered jewelry and decorative éléments. The use of it is in your hands and responsability.
HEAT & COLD
The gemstones can react sensitively to heat and cold, leading to chipping or breakage.
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NO DISHWASHER
Please do not wash any items such as our stirrers in the dishwasher and do not use detergents. Only wash with lukewarm natural water.
SHOCK RESISTANCE
The gemstones have different hardnesses (Moh's scale 1-10) but are push / shock sensitive. Please note that chipping/splitting may occur when used in glasses with ice cubes, for exampl or hit against glass or other surfaces.
NOT FOR CHILDREN
The products,, are not suitable for children, as gemstones can come loose and children could swallow them.
