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.

METAL
EDUCATION

Our jewellery is crafted with only the finest materials, ensuring you a lifetime of value. Learn more about the variety of metals we offer to find the one that is right for you.

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 AQUAMARINE

Named after seawater, aquamarines fresh watery hue is a cool plunge into a refreshing pool.

Aquamarines name comes from the Latin for seawater and it was said to calm waves and keep sailors safe at sea. Marchs birthstone was also thought to enhance the happiness of marriages. The best gems combine high clarity with limpid transparency and blue to slightly greenish blue hues. Like many beryls, aquamarine forms large crystals suitable for sizable fashioned gems and carvings.

AQUAMARINE JEWLERY

Aquamarine to be worn in jewelry is most often set in white metals, such as sterling silver and white gold. The cool tones of these precious metals emphasize the distinctive blue color of the gem, as well as highlighting its high clarity.

Between 7.5 and 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, aquamarine is harder than many other gemstones but less durable than diamonds, sapphires and rubies. Aquamarine is an excellent choice for jewelry that will last through the years, provided they are taken care of.

OVERVIEW

110 KILOS


The largest gem-quality aquamarine crystal mined to date is 19 inches long.

BERYL


Like emerald, aquamarine is a color variety of the mineral beryl.

15,000 FEET


Aquamarine is mined at high elevations in Pakistans Karakoram Mountains.

MINERAL: Beryl CHEMISTRY: Be3Al2Si6O18 COLOR: greenish blue, light in tone REFRACTIVE INDEX:1.577 to 1.583 BIREFRINGENCE:0.005 to 0.009 SPECIFIC GRAVITY:2.72 MOHS HARDNESS:7.5 to 8.0

QUAILITY FACTORS

Assessment of the following characteristics determines an aquamarine's value.


COLOR

Aquamarines preferred color is a moderately strong dark blue to slightly greenish blue.

CLARITY

Most cut gems are eye-clean. Large examples are available without visible inclusions.

CUT

Because aquamarines color is light, cutting is important and well-cut gems show brilliance.

CARAT

Aquamarine crystals range from tiny to very largesome even up to 100 lbs.