Lab Grown Gemstone Jewellery

With coloured gemstone jewellery, we'd start with the shade and style the wearer enjoys, then consider how the piece will be used. Emerald, sapphire, ruby and other gemstones each have their own appearance and care needs. A soft pink pair of earrings feels very different from a dramatic green pendant, even when the settings are similar. We'd compare the actual stone, metal and dimensions rather than choose purely from a colour name.

Sizing depends on whether you're choosing earrings, a necklace, a bracelet or a ring. We'd check the physical dimensions, fastening and how the piece sits when worn. The gemstone itself deserves attention too, as a larger centre may affect the weight of earrings or how prominently a pendant hangs. For a gift, it can help to compare the recipient's existing jewellery for scale and preferred metal.

Coloured gemstones aren't all cared for in the same way. Sapphire and ruby are relatively hard, while emerald generally needs a gentler approach around knocks and certain cleaning methods. We'd use guidance appropriate to the exact gemstone and avoid unnecessary heat or chemicals. It's also worth checking claws and clasps occasionally, especially on jewellery worn most days. A little care helps protect both the stones and their settings.