Rings for every occasion, moissanite and gemstones

A ring for every moment

A ring marks the big days, the proposal, the wedding, an anniversary, a birth, a promotion you waited years for. It also belongs to ordinary ones, when you slip on a thin band before work or stack three on the same finger for a dinner with friends. Some people wear one ring for forty years and pass it on to a daughter or a grandson. Others change with their outfit and keep a small tray of them by the mirror. Our collection runs from simple bands to large stone-set designs, so each of those moments finds its ring.

Which finger, and what it says

The ring finger of the left hand carries engagement and wedding rings in most of Europe and America, an old habit tied to the idea of a vein running straight to the heart. In Germany, the Netherlands or Spain, many couples wear the wedding band on the right hand instead. The index finger suits a bold stone and speaks of confidence, the middle finger gives a large ring room to breathe, and a pinky ring has long been a signet or a family mark. Nothing is compulsory, and the finger you choose is the one that feels right.

Moissanite and gemstones

Most of our white stones are moissanite. First found in a meteorite crater and now grown in the lab, it is almost as hard as diamond and throws more fire, for a small fraction of the price. Color comes from natural stones such as peridot, yellow sapphire, iolite, diopside, jasper or opal, from a lab-created pink sapphire, and from cubic zirconia in ruby red or sapphire blue. Each product page tells you which one you are buying. Birthstones add a personal note, with garnet for January, ruby for July or sapphire for September. Real stones on real silver, at a price you can give without a second thought.

Silver, gold and rhodium

The metal matters as much as the stone. Sterling silver is 92.5 percent pure silver, bright, light on the finger and gentle on most skins. A thin layer of rhodium turns it whiter still and slows the darkening silver shows with time. Yellow or rose gold plating gives the warm color of gold at the price of silver, and suits skins with golden or olive undertones. Many designs come in several colors, so the same ring can match a watch or a bracelet you already own.

How to choose your ring

Start with what the ring is for. A cocktail ring with a large stone is made for evenings out, while a thin band goes from morning to night without catching on a sweater or a glove. Look at the shape of your hand too. A long oval or marquise stone lengthens short fingers, and a wide band sits well on long ones. Then pick the metal color according to your skin tone and the jewelry you wear. Size comes last. Measure the inside diameter of a ring you wear on the same finger, at the end of the day when fingers are slightly larger.

Caring for your rings

A little care keeps a ring bright for years. Wash it in warm water with a drop of mild soap, brush it gently with a soft toothbrush and dry it with a lint-free cloth. Take it off before swimming, housework or putting on cream and perfume, since chemicals dull both metal and stones over time. If silver darkens, a polishing cloth brings the shine back in a minute. When you are not wearing it, keep each ring in its own pouch so the stones do not scratch one another.