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Sterling Silver Gemstone and Cubic Zirconia Filigree Bangle Bracelet
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- Slender bangle bracelet featuring sterling silver twisted ivy set with marquise amethysts and petite white topaz rounds
- Gemstones may have been treated to improve their appearance or durability and may require special care.
- The natural properties and composition of mined gemstones define the unique beauty of each piece. The image may show slight differences to the actual stone in color and texture.
- Amethyst is February's birthstone.
- Flex Tubing Bangle
- Imported
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Gemstones
Color
Jewelers describe the color
of a gemstone in terms of three characteristics: hue, saturation, and tone. A
gemstone's basic color is its hue, and those with purer hues (for emeralds,
green; for sapphires, blue; and for rubies, red) are generally considered more
valuable. Often, however, a hint of another color can be detected. Saturation
is a measure of the intensity or purity of a gem's hue and is determined by the
degree to which gray or brown hues mute its defining color. Value tends to
increase with saturation, so a fully saturated purplish blue sapphire may well
be more expensive than a muted pure blue one. The tone of a gemstone, a
measurement of its lightness or darkness, is usually given as light,
medium-light, medium, medium-dark, or dark.
Clarity
A flawless gemstone is rare
and expensive. As with diamonds, most gemstones have inclusions, or tiny
mineral flaws, that can be seen under magnification or by the careful eye. Make
sure that any inclusions in the stone do not penetrate deeply into the gem, as
this may cause it to break or crack. Clarity grades range from VVS (very, very
slightly included) to I3, in which inclusions are prominent and severely affect
the gemstone's beauty.
Cut
A gemstone's cut refers to
its proportions and symmetry. In making a gemstone look appealing--the stone
should be symmetrical in all dimensions so that it will appear balanced, and
that its facets will reflect light evenly. Color should also be taken into
account when cutting for optical efficiency. If a stone's color is highly
saturated, a shallow cut will allow it to pass more light, while a deeper cut
may increase the vividness of a less saturated gem. There is no generally
accepted grading system for gemstone cut.
Size
Though a gemstone's weight is
usually given in carats, this may not give an accurate idea of its size,
because different types of stone have different densities. Therefore, a
one-carat sapphire or ruby will be smaller than a one-carat emerald, though
they have the same weight, because sapphires and rubies (both a form of the
mineral corundum) are more dense than emeralds.
Gemstones can also be
measured in dimensions (diameter, length, and width). It is important to know
the dimensions to ensure that the gemstone weight will be visible and
well-proportioned in the setting.
Gemstone Treatment
Gemstones are often treated
to enhance color and fill cracks. Please note: if a gemstone has been treated,
this information will be provided in the specifications on the stone's product
detail page.
There are various accepted
techniques, depending on the type of stone:
Oils and resins are frequently used to fill surface-reaching
fissures in emeralds and rubies. This process is not permanent; however, if a
treated ruby or emerald is subjected to high heat, the filler may leak out of
the stone.
Sapphires and rubies are often heated in a kiln or furnace to
enhance their color. Such heat treatment, which is considered permanent, has
been used for centuries.
Lightly colored sapphires may also undergo diffusion treatment.
This is done by heating a stone in the presence of coloring elements such as
titanium or iron, which causes a thin layer of color to be diffused into the
stone's surface. Because this color layer is so thin, a diffusion-treated
sapphire should not be re-polished.
Gemstone Care
To clean gemstone jewelry,
first wipe it with a soft cloth to remove any dirt. Emeralds require only the
use of a soft cloth, as cleaners may damage these soft gems. Sapphires and
rubies can be cleaned with either an ultrasonic cleaner or a solution of one
part ammonia to six parts water, with a soft brush. Store your gemstone jewelry
in a soft cloth pouch or jewelry case so it does not touch other pieces in your
collection. As with all jewelry, normal wear and tear can loosen prongs and settings,
so it is a good idea to have it checked by a professional jeweler who can make
repairs as needed.
