Bindiya – Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires & Diamonds
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Bindiya – Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires & Diamonds
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Bindiya is a sterling silver ring set with a round natural emerald, rubies, sapphires and diamonds. Four gemstones share one design, bringing emerald, ruby, sapphire and diamond together in a single ring.
Wear it on its own and let the stones do the talking, or keep it for occasions that call for something special. A memorable gift, too. Hand-picked by our founders in India.
The details
- Metal
- Sterling Silver
- Gemstone
- Emerald, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds
- Diamond
- Natural Diamond
- Origin
- India
About Diamond
Diamond is made almost entirely of carbon (about 99.95 percent), which makes it the only gem made of a single element. Trace elements can affect its colour, so diamonds also occur in colours such as yellow and blue.
- Birthstone
- April
- Hardness
- 10 (Mohs)
- Everyday wear
- Diamond is the hardest gem and resists scratching, but a sharp knock in the wrong direction can still chip or split it, which is why pointed corners are often protected by prongs.
- Care
- At home, clean with a soft lint-free cloth, a jewellery cleaning solution or a mild household detergent. Avoid abrasive powdered cleaners, and leave ultrasonic and steam cleaning to a jeweller, who will first check that the stones are secure.
- Meaning and tradition
- The name comes from the Greek 'adamas', meaning invincible or unbreakable, and diamond is traditionally associated with clarity, resilience and lasting love. Some people believe it brings strength, beauty and happiness, and it is the traditional gift for 60th and 75th wedding anniversaries.
About Emerald
Emerald is the green to bluish green variety of the mineral beryl, with its colour linked to chromium.
- Birthstone
- May
- Hardness
- 7.5–8 (Mohs)
- Everyday wear
- Emerald has only fair to good toughness, so it needs more care in wear than ruby or sapphire; protect it from hard knocks.
- Care
- Clean gently with warm, soapy water. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, which can weaken stones that already have fractures, and steam, which can draw out the oils or resins used to fill them.
- Meaning and tradition
- Emerald's green has long been linked with rebirth and spring. In folklore it was believed to let its owner foresee the future, reveal whether a lover's promise was true, and make the wearer an eloquent speaker; it is the gem for 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries.
About Ruby
Ruby is the red variety of the mineral corundum, ranging from orangy red to purplish red. Its colour comes from traces of chromium, and more chromium gives a stronger red.
- Birthstone
- July
- Hardness
- 9 (Mohs)
- Everyday wear
- Ruby is very hard with excellent toughness and no cleavage, so it resists breaking and suits rings worn every day.
- Care
- Warm, soapy water is always safe. Ultrasonic and steam cleaning are usually fine for untreated or heat-treated ruby, but glass-filled, cavity-filled or dyed stones should only be wiped with a damp cloth and kept away from even mild acids such as lemon juice.
- Meaning and tradition
- Traditionally associated with passion, love and life, because early cultures linked its red colour to blood. In folklore, Burmese warriors believed ruby made them invincible, and in India it was thought to help its owner live peacefully with rivals.
About Sapphire
Sapphire is the mineral corundum, best known in blue (from greenish blue to violetish blue) but found in every colour except red. Sapphires in other colours, such as pink, yellow, green and purple, are called 'fancy' sapphires.
- Birthstone
- September
- Hardness
- 9 (Mohs)
- Everyday wear
- Sapphire is very hard with excellent toughness and no cleavage, so it resists breaking and suits rings worn every day.
- Care
- Warm, soapy water is always safe. Ultrasonic and steam cleaning are usually fine for untreated or heat-treated sapphire, but fracture-filled, cavity-filled or dyed stones should only be wiped with a damp cloth.
- Meaning and tradition
- Traditionally, sapphire symbolises nobility, truth, sincerity and faithfulness, and it has adorned the robes of royalty and clergy for centuries. In folklore, star sapphires were linked with the power to foresee the future.
Meanings and traditions are beliefs people have held about these stones, not proven effects, and are no substitute for medical advice.
A note on value
- Made in solid Sterling Silver.