Choosing lab grown gemstone jewellery

Emerald, sapphire, ruby and alexandrite provide different starting points for a coloured jewellery collection. Compare the chosen gemstone in the piece you intend to wear, then use its dimensions and setting to judge the balance of colour and metal.

Choose colour with the wearing position in mind

A matching earring pair, a pendant and a ring display colour differently. Compare the actual stones in consistent lighting and use the measurements for the piece you want. Matching a palette does not require assuming every gemstone has the same care needs.

Confirm the full specification

Read the centre and accent materials, selected precious metal and the fittings supplied. Check chain inclusion for pendants and pair weight for earrings. If a colour name describes sapphire, keep the sapphire identity distinct from the mineral that inspired the name.

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Lab Grown Gemstone Jewellery FAQs

What matters most when choosing coloured 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.

How should I check the size and fit of coloured gemstone jewellery?

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.

How do I look after coloured gemstone jewellery in regular use?

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.

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