Make an entrance and leave a sparkling impression with this bold design! Crafted from platinum embraced sterling silver, this ring defines brilliance with a square Tycoon cut 6mm simulated diamond in a prong setting. You'll also find 12 round Tycoon cut 2.0-2.5mm simulated diamonds in channel settings and 74 round Tycoon cut 1.5mm simulated diamonds in pave settings.
You'll also find a single square cut 1.5mm simulated diamond in a bezel setting next to the stamped TYCOON logo. The main stone has a diamond equivalent weight of 1.24 ct, and the total diamond equivalent weight, including the main stone, is 2.97ct (both approximate). The ring measures 11/16"L x 13/16"W x 5/16"H.
Part of the TYCOON Collection. Includes box, pouch and romance card with purchase.
Platinum Plating:
Platinum can be used as a finish coating over sterling silver or copper alloys. Its bright, pure luster enhances the brilliance of gemstones and does not discolor or oxidize. Platinum plating is also characterized by its good resistance to surface abrasion, making jewelry pieces more durable against everyday and long-term wear. Over time, platinum plating will wear off and therefore will require re-plating.
To care for your plated jewelry items:
On the Mohs Scale, which measures the hardness of minerals, cubic zirconia is an 8.0 to 8.5. It is important to understand that hardness is not necessarily related to durability. Even though diamond is the hardest mineral (10.0 on the Mohs Scale), it can still be chipped or broken.
The only ways to tell the difference between cubic zirconia and diamond are by use of a thermal probe, by weighing the loose stone or by microscopic examination of surface features and inclusions. Cubic zirconia weighs approximately 65% more than diamond. Therefore, while a 6.25 mm round diamond weighs about 1.00 carat, the same size cubic zirconia weighs about 1.65 carats. If you know the weight of a cubic zirconia, you can figure out the diamond weight equivalent by multiplying the cubic zirconia weight by 0.6, or 60%.
Few natural diamonds on the market today are perfectly cut, and those that are cost much more than the usual diamond. Unleashing the fire, beauty and brilliance of a stone depends on its precise cut. Simulated diamonds are an excellent balance between quality, beauty and price.
Glossary
Brilliance: The white light leaving a jewel, traveling upward, which is visible to the eye. Brilliance is sometimes referred to as “sparkle.”
Dispersion: Flashes of rainbow colors. Also called “fire.”
Hardness: Resistance to scratching. The higher the number, the more resistant.
Luster: The shininess of a jewel.
Toughness: Resistance to breakage.