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Gems that Last
For many men and women, a wedding engagement may be the first or only time they find themselves lucky enough to be choosing a precious jewel for a ring. An engagement
ring should last a lifetime and, therefore, it is so important to know which gems have the durability needed in a piece of jewelry which will be worn every day.
Every precious and semi precious gem is given a degree on the Moh's scale of hardness. This determines the gem's
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ability to resist abrasion. Think about all the things you do with your hands in a day. From cleaning, to cooking, todigging in the garden, hands do the rough work. That being the case, an engagement or wedding ring needs
to be chosen for its lasting quality. Nothing with a hardness less than 7 should ever be considered for jewelry that is to be worn daily and below you will find a hardness
list for all the most popular gems.
Remember, if you have your heart set on a particular colour, it is likely you will be able to find it in a jewel with superior qualities of hardness. There are golden diamonds,
pink sapphires and colourless aquamarines! So go with the hue you love best, but choose wisely when it comes to this most meaningful item of adornment.
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