An amazing ring made of 925 Sterling Silver features 3.32cts of gorgeous White Zircon and accent gemstones of glistening Ratanakiri Cinnamon Zircon.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 3.98g
Number of Gemstones: 17
Shape: Oval and Round
Total Carat Weight: 3.55cts
Birthstone Month:
Zircon is associated with the birthstone months of December and October.
History & Lore:
The name Zircon is believed to have derived from the Persian word 'zargun' which means “gold-colored”. In the middle ages, Zircon was believed to aid sleep, promote honor, and to bring prosperity and wisdom to its wearer.
Geologists can determine how long a gemstone has existed by using modern analytical techniques. This is possible because Zircon crystals accumulate atoms of Uranium which decay to lead at a known rate. By measuring the relative abundance of the two types of Uranium and Lead in Zircon's
chemical composition, scientists can then determine how old it is. Zircon is so far the oldest mineral known to man, with the oldest specimens to date being found in Western Australia (4.404 billion years old), and Chile (4.6 billion years old). Ratanakiri Zircon comes from Cambodia.
Colorless Zircon specimens have long been a popular substitute for diamonds. This is because of Zircon's high refractive index, luster, and light dispersion. Today, Zircon is often overlooked, probably due to its name being similar to the synthetic, man-made Cubic Zirconia, also a diamond substitute. Blue Zircon is the most popular color and is found in pastel blue and occasionally bright blue. Natural blue colored Zircon is somewhat rare and because of this, blue colored Zircon gemstones demand a premium. Zircon is a beautiful natural gemstone that can be found in various colors i.e., green, dark red, yellow, golden-yellow, brown, and orange colors.
Zircon should be worn and stored with care as it can abrade and facets can chip. Zircon should be kept away from household chemicals and exposure to excessive heat as both can cause permanent damage to the stone.