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The Amazon Curated
Collection
Discover the Amazon Curated Collection of fine and fashion
jewelry. The expansive selection of high-quality jewelry featured in the Amazon
Curated Collection offers everyday values that range from precious gemstone and
diamond pieces to the latest fashion designs.
This hand-selected assortment features an array of diamond,
gemstone, and precious metal designs that receive a quality inspection,
including from Amazon’s staff graduate gemologist, to ensure they meet Amazon’s
high standards. All diamonds featured in the Amazon Curated Collection are
certified by our suppliers to be conflict free, and IGI, GIA, or AGS
certifications are provided on white diamonds of .75 carats or larger on all
stud earrings, rings, and pendant necklaces.
Pieces from the Amazon Curated Collection come packaged in a
custom box, making them wonderful gifts. In addition, we offer free one-day
shipping within the continental U.S. on items over $500. International shipping
options for friends and family overseas are available for an additional fee.
The Amazon Curated Collection offers a specialized customer
service team that is available seven days a week to answer any product
questions before, during or after the purchase. If you’re not satisfied for any
reason, you will receive a full refund and free return shipping within the U.S.
if you return your purchase within 30 days.
Find a special gift for a loved one or a beautiful piece that
complements your personal style with jewelry from the Amazon Curated
Collection.
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.
Jewelry Information
Brand, Seller, or Collection Name | Amazon Collection |
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Metal stamp | 925 Sterling |
Metal | Sterling silver |
Gem Type | blue-topaz;london-blue-topaz;swiss-blue-topaz;diamond; |
Minimum total gem weight | 5.22 carats |
Setting | multiple |
Width | 3 millimeters |
Length | 0.4 inches |
Total metal weight | 4.63 Grams |
Ring size | 7 |
Resizable | No |
Number of stones | 25 |
Model number | 74293V7MSSG0 |