Natural oval green emerald ring, rhodium-plated 925 silver, 1.8x0.7 cm

Which stone should you choose if you love green? This multi-stone ring answers with natural oval emeralds in a prong setting on rhodium-plated 925 silver, in our Classic collection.

The top measures 1.8 x 0.7 cm and it weighs 1.93 g: the ring dresses the finger without weighing it down. This ring does not adjust: please check your size before ordering.

Emerald is the green variety of beryl, colored by traces of chromium or vanadium. It is born from the meeting, rare in nature, of beryllium with chromium or vanadium, which explains its preciousness. It almost always contains fine inclusions, which gemologists call its "garden", unique to each stone. Colombia is its most famous source, along with Zambia and Brazil; pre-Columbian peoples were already wearing it when the Spanish arrived in the 16th century. In Egypt, the first known mines were worked as early as the 4th century BC, and Cleopatra, it is said, made it one of her favorite stones. Its name comes from the Greek smaragdos, "green stone".

The stone in your jewelry comes from Brazil.

In lithotherapy, emerald is the stone of faithful love and harmony. It is credited with a kind, soothing energy that may help calm stress, restore inner balance and cultivate trust within a couple and in friendship. It is also said to be a stone of wisdom and knowledge, associated with hope and renewal, like the color of spring. Tradition associates it with the Heart Chakra and with the signs of Aries, Cancer, Gemini and Taurus, and makes it the birthstone for May. These virtues belong to the beliefs of lithotherapy, have not been scientifically proven and are in no way a substitute for medical advice.

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.

Emerald is a hard stone, but its inclusions make it more fragile than it looks: a knock can crack it, and heat, steam or solvents can widen its fine fissures. Take off your jewelry for sports, housework or cooking, and store it separately, in its pouch. To clean it, gently wash the stone in lukewarm, soapy water with a very soft brush, then dry it. Never use ultrasonic cleaners, steam or nail polish remover. In lithotherapy, it is recharged for a few hours in the soft light of the moon, or placed on a quartz cluster, rather than in the sun.

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 precious stones and intense colors, or for a gift that marks the occasion without excess. Rhodium-plated 925 silver is hypoallergenic and complies with REACH regulations: it suits most sensitive skin.