A handmade sterling silver and Emerald/Sapphire/Ruby ring
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A beautiful genuine grass green Emerald, the essence of Spring.
Perfect gift for those born in May.
Sapphire is perfect 65th anniversary gift or for those born in September.
Ruby is great for 40th anniversaries or those born in July.
Sterling Silver Emerald/Sapphire/Ruby Ring
2.3mm x 1.5mm D shaped sterling silver band
4mm round Emerald/Sapphire/Ruby cabochonEmerald/Sapphire/Ruby is a natural gemstone, if exposed to sudden changes of temperature or knocked it can be brittle.
The safest recommendation therefore is to avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaning and simply use hand warm water and a bit of soap. Wash gently with a soft cloth or toothbrush and pat dry after.About Emerald:
: Emerald is the birthstone of those born in May.
: From the Sanskrit 'marakata' meaning 'the green of growing things'.
: The rarity and durability of emeralds make it one of the most expensive gemstones. Carat for carat a prized emerald can be worth three times more than a diamond.
: Cleopatra was known for her passion for emeralds.
: The first known emerald mines were in Egypt dating from at least 330BC.
: Emerald is said to benefit the wearer with the power to percieve things that otherwise cannot be sensed.
About Sapphire:
: Is the birthstone for September.
: Sapphire is part of the corundum family which actually means they come in a variety of colours except red, this would be a ruby. fancy sapphires are generally less available and some
colours scarce.
: Sapphires can be sourced in Madagascar, Tanzania, Myanmar, Australia and Sri Lanka.
: Sapphires have decorated nobility and clergy members for centuries. They are steeped in history and lore from nearly every religion.
: They are a symbol of nobility, truth and faithfulness
About Ruby:
: The birthstone for July.
: Associated with 40th wedding anniversaries.
: In Sanskrit ruby is 'ratnaraj' meaning 'king of gems'.
: Chromium is the trace element that causes rubies red colour.
: The only natural gemstone harder than ruby is diamond.
: Ancients believed that ruby surpassed all others in virtue, even diamond and today it is still held in the highest of esteem.
: Rubies are closely associated with love and commitment and were once considered the perfect wedding stone.
: Through the ages they have been worn as amulets and talismen for protection and prosperity.
