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Freshen up your look witht his crisp design! Crafted from polished sterling silver and palladium with accents of black rhodium, this ring features one oval shaped 18 x 13mm green Maw Sit Sit cabochon in an adhesive setting. The ring is accented with 14 round cut 3mm chrome diopsides, all in bead settings. The total Maw Sit Sit weight is 8.75ct and the total chrome diopside weight is 1.82ct (all approximate). This ring measures 1"L x 15/16"W x 5/16"H and features a gorgeous undergallery.
About Maw Sit Sit: Mined near the famous Imperial Jade mines of Northern Myanmar, Maw Sit Sit was originally believed to be a form of jade until famed gemologist Gubelin correctly identified it. The name Maw Sit Sit was given by the locals of the region and refers to the Nahshawa and Tawmaw area where it is found. This chromium-rich metamorphic stone has a complex composition, but is primarily composed of Kosmochlor (ureyite) with varying amounts and combinations of minerals, namely from the amphibole, chlorite, and feldspar mineral groups. It is a natural stone with no known treatments. The chemical composition of Maw Sit Sit varies with mineral content though color is the result of the element chromium. Maw Sit Sit is rated 6 on the Mohs scale with a good toughness rating so it stands up well to daily wear, just like jade. It is a relatively rare stone and is not commercially available in large quantities.
Warranty: One year vendor warranty. Also includes a gemstone romance card with purchase.
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Part of the Men's en Vogue II Collection. Made in Canada. Gemstones may vary in color or pattern. Please allow for these natural variations. All weights pertaining to gemstones, including diamonds, are minimum weights. Additionally, please note that many gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty. Click here for important information about gemstone enhancements and special care requirements.
Gold Embraced: Our Gold Embraced collections feature layers of precious 18K gold over sterling silver or bronze for a rich, lustrous, radiant finish everywhere you look and touch.
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Chrome diopside, also called Russian diopside, offers an intense forest green color. Because it is the most affordable gemstone with a pure, rich green color, many jewelry designers predict chrome diopside will be the world’s leading emerald substitute by the end of the decade. It is mostly available in smaller sizes, with the rare larger sizes becoming much more expensive and too dark. A 26.17ct oval cut chrome diopside may be the largest known example of the faceted stone, but there is also a 25.33ct stone that is brighter and more intense in color.
Chrome diopside is relatively soft, with a hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs Scale. Mostly mined in Yakutia and Siberia, the liberalization of the economy of the former Soviet Union has made chrome diopside more available, and more popular, than ever before.
Vermeil Plating: Pronounced “vermay,” vermeil is an electroplating process in which 14K gold or higher is coated over sterling silver. Officially designated by the jewelry industry, items may only be sold as vermeil if they have a minimum thickness of 100 millionths of an inch (2.5 microns) of gold over the silver. Over time, vermeil will wear off and therefore will require re-plating.
Gems en Vogue II The vintage inspired designs of Gems en Vogue II conjure romantic visions of elegance from the Art Deco movement to the French Renaissance. Set in advanced Sterling Palladium Alloy with 18K Gold Embraced™ accents, each piece of Gem en Vogue II jewelry is a wearable work of art, individually designed and executed with intriguing, often unexpected detail and highlighted by a colorful variety of unique gems.
Each piece of jewelry is designed around a specific gemstone and is often inspired by nature or architecture and influenced by historical jewelry and current fashion trends. The ultimate goal is always to present customers with original jewelry pieces they'll be delighted to wear.
About the Guest Guest Michael Valitutti G.G. (GIA) is a graduate gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America with a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for gemstones and jewelry. Winner of two design competitions and the subject of numerous articles and industry news, Michael introduced Sterling Palladium Alloy to America in 2006 with the launch of Gems en Vogue II.
Before entering the jewelry business, Michael had decided to pursue his MBA. However, before returning to his studies, he took a summer job working for a friend - a jeweler in a swanky area of downtown Toronto. He recalls, "I liked it so much, I decided to pursue this career full time, so I asked for a refund of my tuition and the rest is history." It's no surprise that Michael ended up on TV selling jewelry. More than 30 years ago, he did a pilot for his own TV show. He also worked at the TV station on weekends, working his way up to floor director. Now he is at home on TV and at home in the jewelry business.
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