Natural red garnet oval ring, rhodium-plated 925 silver, adjustable, 0.8x0.5 cm

Not sure of your ring size? With this one, the question doesn't arise: it adjusts from 52 to 58 mm. It features an oval natural red garnet on rhodium-plated 925 silver.

Its top measures 0.8 x 0.5 cm and it weighs 0.55 g, so you'll hardly feel it. Wear it alone, or pair it with another fine ring on the next finger.

Garnet is not a single stone but a family of minerals, which form mainly in rocks transformed by the heat and pressure of the depths. Its name comes from the Latin granatum, the pomegranate: its small red crystals recall the seeds of the fruit. Most often deep red to reddish brown, it also exists in orange, green or purple. Worn since Antiquity, it adorned the necklaces of the pharaohs, and the Romans engraved it into signet stones to seal their documents; then came the cloisonné gold ornaments of the early Middle Ages and, in the 19th century, Bohemian garnets, which made the jewelry of Central Europe famous.

The stone in your jewelry comes from Mozambique.

In lithotherapy, garnet is a stone of energy and courage. It is credited with a strength that may help regain self-confidence, overcome obstacles and rediscover the joy of living. A stone of grounding and protection, it may also help keep negative thoughts at bay, and it is readily associated with love and passion. Tradition links it to the Root Chakra, to the signs of Aries, Capricorn and Leo, and makes it the birthstone for January. These virtues belong to the beliefs of lithotherapy, without scientific proof, and are in no way a substitute for medical advice. Garnet is worn first and foremost for its warm hues, from deep red, the best known, to orange, green or purple.

Your rhodium-plated 925 silver jewelry needs no special care. Clean it in lukewarm, soapy water with a soft cloth, then dry it. Avoid hard brushes, which can scratch it, and harsh chemicals. Over time, the rhodium layer may wear off: a jeweler can then apply a new one.

Garnet is a fairly hard stone that copes well with everyday wear. It can, however, chip under a sharp knock, and sudden changes in temperature do not suit it. Store your jewelry separately so that it does not rub against other stones, and take it off for manual work. To clean it, gently scrub the stone with a small soft brush and lukewarm, soapy water, rinse, then dry it with a soft cloth to avoid limescale marks. Avoid steam. In lithotherapy, it is purified under running water or with white sage smoke, and recharged for a few hours in the sun, placed on a quartz cluster, an amethyst geode or a flower of life.

925 silver is an alloy made up of 92.5% pure silver. Rhodium plating gives it a shiny finish that limits tarnishing. Designed to be worn every day, with complete peace of mind: our jewelry complies with the European REACH regulations on nickel, lead and cadmium. Each piece is hallmarked and comes with its certificate of authenticity. The hallmarking combines the 925 fineness mark and a sponsor's mark registered in the European Union; only pieces too small to be stamped are exempt.

For you if you like deep reds in small doses, or for a gift with no size worries thanks to its adjustable band. Rhodium-plated 925 silver is hypoallergenic and complies with REACH regulations: it suits most sensitive skin.