MATERIALS

Material of stones

Cubic Zirconia

Cubic Zirconia is a lab-grown, colorless synthetic mineral made of cubic crystalline. They are created by melting zirconium oxide powder with stabilizers, magnesium, or calcium, then allowing the crystals to form into hard, colorless stone. They are a wonderful alternative for diamonds. Our most common clarity grade is 5A Cubic Zirconia. 5A crystals have an attractive clarity and alluring shine, excellent for your favorite pieces to sparkle all day! Similar brilliance and clarity to diamonds Practical and durable for everyday use Inability to rust, tarnish or turn green.

Moissanite

Moissanites exhibit a different kind of brilliance than diamonds do, as their faceting pattern is different. The fiery, rainbow flashes emitted by moissanites are beloved by some, but others feel that moissanite’s heightened brilliance can create a “disco ball” effect, especially in sunlight. The bigger the moissanite, the more likely it is that the difference will be noticeable. Moissanite has a refractive index from 2.65 – 2.69, which is higher than a natural diamond.

High Carbon Zirconia

High carbon zirconia is a kind of improved cubic zirconia with excellent quality. Cubic zirconia is a synthetic compound. Its molecular formula is ZrO2. Cubic zirconia is not zircon. Zircon is a natural gemstone. Its molecular formula is ZrSiO4, called Zirconium Silicate. The Mohs hardness of cubic zirconia is 8 vs 10 of diamond. Although softer, it is harder than many other gemstones. It is scratch resistant after being polished and mounted on jewelry set. For your information, Mohs hardness of stainless steel is around 5.5, iron 4 to 5, gold and silver 2.5 to 3.

metal

925 Sterling Silver

925 Sterling Silver is made of 92.5% pure silver & 7.5% alloy. Copper and zinc are usually added to the silver, with copper being the most prominent combination. Adding copper gives the silver more durability and a heightened ability to resist wear and tear. It is wonderful for everyday wear! Genuine 925 sterling silver is stamped with S925, indicating that the silver has been thoroughly authenticated. When shopping for silver pieces with even greater tarnish resistance, look for pieces coated in rhodium! This platinum metal ensures that your silver pieces won’t succumb to tarnishing or corrosion while maintaining their luxurious shine.

Gold Plating

Gold-plated jewelry is undeniably on the rise in the jewelry market as it provides the everyday person with beautifully crafted jewelry that both looks nice, and is priced exceptionally well. Our gold-plated jewelry typically consists of 925 sterling silver as the base metal, with a layer of 18K gold consistently applied around the jewelry piece. Our most common process is through PVD plating; it is the most advanced method in gold-plating technology to date. PVD plating makes your jewelry significantly more long-lasting! It leaves your pieces with more resistance to wear from sweat, perfume, and other materials that your jewelry may come in contact with throughout the day!

Rhodium Plating

Rhodium is a precious metal with attention-getting reflective shine and anti-corrosive properties. Here are a few of the benefits: The electroplating process gives other metals like white gold and silver more shine and protects against daily wear, preventing the softer metals from scratches. Rhodium is easy to clean, unlike some white gold jewelry and other white metal pieces. Jewelry plated with a rhodium solution does not cause skin reactions, opening up more jewelry options for people with sensitive skin and metal allergies. When alloys that react to body chemistry have rhodium plating, they become hypoallergenic. Shiny rhodium plated jewelry does not tarnish, but it does wear out over time.