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Thalia is a sterling silver ring set with three oval rubies, with cubic zirconias on the sides. The trio of rubies flanked by sparkle gives it a classic, eye-catching look.
Made for her, it is a ring for special occasions or everyday wear, and a memorable gift. Hand-picked by our founders in Thailand.
The details
Metal
Sterling Silver
Gemstone
Cubic Zirconias, Ruby
Origin
Thailand
About Cubic zirconia
Cubic zirconia (CZ) is a lab-created material made of zirconium dioxide, not carbon, and is widely used as an affordable diamond look-alike. It is man-made and can be produced in almost any colour.
Hardness
8–9 (Mohs), usually given as about 8.5
Everyday wear
Cubic zirconia is softer than diamond, so with daily wear it can gradually pick up scratches and lose some sparkle; it may need re-polishing or replacing over time.
Care
Soak briefly in warm water with a few drops of mild dish soap, brush gently with a soft brush, rinse and dry with a lint-free cloth. Store it apart from other jewellery and avoid harsh chemicals, toothpaste and chlorinated water.
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.
Meanings and traditions are beliefs people have held about these stones, not proven effects, and are no substitute for medical advice.