A natural white zircon crystal resembling a diamond on a gold-plated, steel alloy ring.
The beautiful design and style of our rings create a powerful and bold statement. The shine of the crystal gemstone placed upon lustrous gold represents individual strength and perpetual power, worn outwardly to express what lies within.
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All of our zircon Crystal rings are handmade in the US using raw materials sourced from various countries including China, India, and Mexico. We partner with a family-owned jewelry studio in San Antonio that uses imported prefabricated steel rings and raw zircon crystals to forge these beautiful and elegant gold-plated rings. A combination of 3-D printer cutting and handmade cutting techniques are used to create and assemble the various ring designs that we offer. As a final step in the process, the rings are gold-plated using a technique known as electroplating that applies a thin layer of real gold the outside of the stainless-steel rings. The term "electroplating" derives from the application of a direct electrical current which dissolves and creates a chemical bond between the gold and the steel.
Minor imperfections or streaks on the ring band may occur as part of the ring-making process.
Guide to zircon Gemstones
zircon is a natural gemstone that is a favorite of gem dealers and collectors, but it is not well known in the retail jewelry market. Indeed, some consumers confuse it with cubic zirconia, a cheap synthetic sold as a diamond simulant.
Natural zircon is valued especially for its high refractive index and excellent fire. In fact zircon has a higher refractive index than sapphire, ruby, spinel or tanzanite. zircon also has impressive fire, with a dispersion rating nearly as high as diamond. Found in a range of colors, including blue, red, pink, orange, honey, green and white, zircon makes very attractive jewelry indeed.
Gemologically, zircon is a zirconium silicate by chemical composition, with a hardness of 7.5 on the Mohs scale. It is suitable for all kinds of jewelry, though protective settings are recommended for rings. Prices depend on color saturation, clarity and size. Fine saturated zircon gemstones in sizes over 10 carats are typically $300 to $400 per carat, while high quality stones in the 5 to 10 carat size sell for $200 to $300 per carat.