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Metals

Silver

925 Sterling Silver, which is what we use at Kinnari, is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper. We coat all our silver items in a special, colourless anti tarnish layer to help protect against tarnishing.

Gold Vermeil

Gold Vermeil is a layer of gold that covers a base metal. In order to be considered Gold Vermeil and not just gold plated, the gold layer must be a minimum of 10 ct and is usually at least 2.5 micrometres thick. At Kinnari all our gold plated jewellery is Vermeil. Our base metal is Sterling Silver and our Gold Vermeil is 14ct gold.

14ct White or Yellow Gold

The carat weight of gold signifies its purity, with 24ct being the purest measure. Like silver, pure gold is often mixed with alloys to make it more durable. At Kinnari, we use 14ct gold in all our solid gold jewellery.

High Polish

High Polish gives your piece of jewellery a highly reflective and shiny appearance. This is the most common type of polish for jewellery because of its beautiful shine.

Satin Finish

Satin finish is similar to matte and is an interesting and modern alternative to High Polish. A Satin finish reduces the shine and reflection on the surface of your jewellery. This polish can look particularly good with gemstones.

Gemstone Cuts

Rough Stones

We’ve selected rough gemstones to be encased in the Weave Collection. We love the addition of the rough, as it’s the gemstone in a completely natural form. It gives a very organic feel to the Weave Collection, and adds a fun bit of jingle.

Cabochon Cut

The cabochon gemstone is shaped and polished with a smooth surface rather than facetted – the result is a smooth dome top with a flat base.

We chose this type of cut for the Oval Collection because it sits perfectly in the elliptical shape of our oval design.

The Brilliant Cut (Pavé)

Small round brilliant cut gemstones (know as pavé) are the stones we have selected to decorate our Weave Collection. This cut usually has 58 facets to enhance the brilliance of the stone.

Gemstones

Cabochon Gemstones (Available in the Oval Collection)

Red Garnet

One of the world’s most ancient gems, the name Garnet comes from the latin word Granatum meaning pomegranate, as the gemstones were thought to resemble pomegranate seeds.

Properties: Garnets are one of the largest groups of gemstones and consist of silicate minerals. There are many varieties of Garnets, the most popular being Almandine, Pyrope, Spessartite, Grossular (varieties of which are Tsavorite and Hessonite), Rhodolite and Demantoid. The rich red colour is due to the presence of Iron, unlike the pure red colour of Ruby, which is due to traces of Chromium.

Colour: Garnets come in a variety of colours including red, brown, black, green, yellow, orange, pink and white – generally all colours except blue. Dark red Garnet, or Pyrope, is the most common form of garnet to be used in jewellery.

Hardness: The hardness of Garnet is 6.5-7.5 on Mohs scale.

Symbolism: The balancing and peaceful energy of Garnet is said to be particularly powerful when worn close to the body. Garnets are said to stimulate passion, energy, courage, faith, constancy and fidelity.

Month/Zodiac: January, Aquarius.

Source: Red Garnet deposits are found in India, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Zambia, Namibia, Madagascar and the USA.

White Topaz

An increasingly popular stone in jewellery due to its naturally colourless and perfectly transparent appearance.

Properties: Topaz is an Aluminium Fluorosilicate.

Hardness: Topaz is measured at 8 on Mohs scale of hardness and is therefore a hard stone and difficult to scratch. However, hard knocks can cause the stone to “cleave” or fracture. Normal everyday wear in jewellery is fine.

Symbolism: Topaz enhances wisdom, creativity, individuality and personal success. White Topaz is said to assist in purifying thoughts and emotions, keeping good health, and to help replace negativity with a more positive outlook on life.

Month/Zodiac: Topaz is associated with the zodiac sign Sagittarius.

Source: It is thought that Brazil is the most significant Topaz supplier in the world. However, there are also known deposits in Madagascar, Australia, China, Japan, Mexico, Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka, Africa and the United States among others.

Amethyst

A warm rich purple stone that is very versatile in jewellery. Amethyst is probably one of the most well known semi precious gemstones and is therefore the most desirable and most expensive within the Quartz family.

Properties: Amethyst is a Silicon Dioxide and a macro crystalline variety of crystal Quartz.

Colour: Amethyst can be found in a variety of purple shades, ranging from pale mauve, lilac and lavender to deep purple. Heat is often applied to Amethyst to bring out the colour.

Hardness: With a hardness of 7 on Mohs scale, Amethyst is very durable when worn in jewellery.

Symbolism: Amethyst is known for its powerful and protective qualities. It was traditionally used as a dream stone and to help insomnia, but has also been used since ancient times to encourage and support sobriety. It is a tranquil stone said to relieve stress and strain in the mind. Often associated with royalty, Amethyst gemstones were worn by Catherine the Great and can also be found in the British Crown Jewels.

Month/Zodiac: Amethyst is the birthstone for February and is associated with the zodiac, Pisces.

Source: Although Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay and Zambia are the most well known depositories, Amethyst mines are also located in many other countries including Sri Lanka, Australia, Russia and America.

Blue Topaz

Available in a variety of shades from pale to deep electric blue, we've chosen the happy medium, Swiss Blue Topaz for its fun and lively tone.

Properties: Topaz is an Aluminium Fluorosilicate.

Colour: Topaz can be found in an array of beautiful colours such as yellow, orange, pink, red, blue and white. Red and pink Topaz are extremely rare and therefore the most desirable and expensive stones. Bright orange coloured Topaz is known as “Imperial”, while blue Topaz is the most popular due to its wide availability. Blue Topaz has been made so accessible thanks to the heat and irradiation process developed in the 1970’s. Almost all blue Topaz seen in the market today is natural Topaz heated and irradiated to bring out the blue colour. With its clear blue appearance and good durability, Blue Topaz is a favourite in jewellery.

Hardness: Topaz has a very good hardness of 8 on Mohs Scale. However, it has the ability to fracture so care must be taken to avoid hard knocks. Normal everyday jewellery wear is fine.

Symbolism: Topaz is said to enhance wisdom, creativity, individuality and personal success. Blue Topaz represents truth and wisdom. It is said to evoke spiritual potential, unifying body, mind and spirit.

Month/Zodiac: Blue Topaz is the birthstone for December and is associated with the zodiac sign of Sagittarius.

Source: Blue Topaz originates from Brazil, China, Nigeria and Sri Lanka (Ceylon).

Madeira Citrine

A beautiful warm, deep burnt orange colour, Madeira Citrine is named after its noted resemblance to Madeira wine.

Properties: Citrine is part of the Quartz family and is therefore a silicon dioxide. Citrine is thought to be created when Amethyst (also Quartz) is heated by nearby magmatic bodies in the earth’s crust and turns yellow. Natural Citrine that forms in this way is very rare and expensive, so normally what you see in the market today is natural Amethyst that has been exposed to very high temperatures of up to 560 degrees Celsius, turning it yellow and therefore into Citrine.

Colour: The name ‘Citrine’ derives from the colour of the citrus fruit. Yellow Citrine is the most common colour, but the most sought after are the beautiful autumnal colours of Citrine. These range from orange to brownish red. At Kinnari we use the lovely orange Madeira Citrine.

Hardness: Like all Quartz stones, Citrine has a hardness of 7 on Mohs scale and is therefore very suitable to be worn in jewellery.

Symbolism: Citrine is known as the ‘success stone’ because it promotes prosperity and abundance. It is the stone of good fortune, and is said to enhance mental clarity, confidence and creativity.

Month/Zodiac: Citrine represents the month of November.

Source: Brazil, Uruquay, Russia and Madagascar are the key mines for Citrine. However, Citrine has also been found more locally in Europe on the Scottish island of Arran, and in Spain, France and Hungary.

Lemon Quartz

Kinnari’s Lemon Quartz is a soft, pastel yellow, making it so easy to combine with any other gemstone colours.

Properties: Lemon Quartz is part of the Quartz family and is therefore a silicon dioxide.

Colour: Not to be confused with Citrine, Lemon Quartz has a more lemon yellow-green tone than Citrine, which is more yellow-orange. In fact, Lemon Quartz is sometimes known as Green Gold because of the very slight yellow-green appearance.

Hardness: Lemon Quartz measures 7 on Mohs scale of hardness, making it a durable gemstone and good to be worn in jewellery.

Symbolism: Lemon Quartz is said to help strengthen the clarity, communication and happiness of its wearer. It is also believed to help focus belief, with the results of inner peace and harmony.

Month/Zodiac: Lemon Quartz represents the month of February.

Source: Most of the world’s supply of Lemon Quartz comes from Brazil, where large crystals can be found, but the stone can also be found in Africa, Canada, U.S.A and Europe.

Chrysoprase

Due to its semi-opaque and beautiful bright green colour, Chrysoprase is often mistaken for Jade.

Properties: Chrysoprase is a very rare form of Quartz and is a variety of Chalcedony, which is a cryptocrystalline form of silica.

Colour: The bright apple green colour of Chrysoprase is incredibly striking and what makes the stone so desirable. Most green gemstones owe their colour to traces of Chromium or Vanadium, but the bright green colour of Chrysoprase is due to small traces of nickel.

Hardness: Chrysoprase has a hardness of 6.5 - 7 on Mohs scale.

Symbolism: Chrysoprase is thought to help balance energies by relieving depression and increasing grace and equilibrium. The stone is said to bring out inner talents and enhance creativity. Chrysoprase is considered to be a very energising stone.

Month/Zodiac: Chrysoprase is associated with the Zodiac sign of Gemini.

Source: The best sources for Chrysoprase are in Western Australia, Queensland, Germany, Poland, the Ural Mountains of Russia, Arizona, California and Brazil.

Smokey Quartz

This is the well-known, autumnal brown variety of Quartz. Smokey Quartz brings a subtle warmth to your piece of jewellery.

Properties: Smokey Quartz is a Silicon Dioxide and a macro crystalline variety of Quartz. Smokey Quartz occurs in nature when crystal Quartz is exposed to natural sources of radiation for long periods of time. Outside of the earth's crust, Smokey Quartz can also be created by irradiating natural crystal Quartz.

Colour: Possessing a very unique smokey brown hue, this stone is quite different in colour from many other gemstones.

Hardness: Like all members of the Quartz family, Smokey Quartz has a hardness of 7 and is very durable when worn in jewellery.

Symbolism: Smokey Quartz is an excellent stone for transforming negative energy into positive, and is known to be a very protective and grounding gemstone that enhances survival instincts. It is said to bring abundance, prosperity and good luck, as well as being comforting and calming.

Month/Zodiac: Smokey Quartz is associated with the zodiac signs Capricorn and Sagittarius.

Source: Like other members of the Quartz family, the majority of Smokey Quartz today comes from Brazil. However, it is said that a type of Smokey Quartz originated in Scotland at Mount Cairngorn. Natural Smokey Quartz is also found in Australia, Madagascar, America and parts of Europe.

Rose Quartz

This is the very soft pastel pink variety of Quartz and a big favourite amongst jewellers with its pale soothing colour and milky translucency.

Properties: Rose Quartz is a Silicon Dioxide and a macro crystalline variety of Quartz. There are many varieties of Quartz in the earth’s crust, many of which are gemstones.

Colour: The colour of Rose Quartz is generally considered to be formed from traces of Titanium, Iron or Manganese. The colour varies only slightly from pale to dark rose pink. The most commonly found rose Quartz is pale powder pink, while the darker pink hues are much more rare.

Hardness: Rose Quartz measures 7 on Mohs scale of hardness and is generally translucent.

Symbolism: Believed to help in balancing one's emotions, Rose Quartz guides inner peace and harmony. It raises self-esteem and a sense of self-worth. It is also known as the stone of romance and is said to calm aggression, increase sensitivity, forgiveness and compassion.

Month/Zodiac:Rose Quartz is the birthstone for January and is associated with the zodiac signs Taurus and Libra.

Source: Most of the world’s Quartz supply comes from Brazil, however there are also Rose Quartz deposits in Scotland, England, America, Canada, Africa, Madagascar and Australia.

Black Onyx

There is always a striking effect between precious metal and gemstone when Black Onyx is set in jewellery, particularly gold jewellery.

Properties: Onyx is the banded variety of Chalcedony, which is in the Quartz group. Onyx is similar in form to Agate, and has a cryptocrystalline structure that includes very small crystals.

Colour: Onyx is formed with broad, flat, parallel bands of colour. If the bands are brown or white the stone is usually called Sardonyx, if the colours are reddish brown it is called Carnelian Onyx and if the stone is completely black then it is known as black Onyx.

Hardness: Onyx has a hardness of 6.5 - 7 on Mohs scale, meaning that the stone is suitable to be worn in jewellery and should last for many years if kept well.

Symbolism: Onyx is a strength-giving stone and brings balance to the mind or body as well as giving strength of mind. Onyx is said to increase intuition and one’s instincts. It is a grounding stone that can be used as protection from negative forces and influences.

Month/Zodiac: Onyx is the stone to represent December and also the zodiac sign of Leo.

Source: Onyx is found in many parts of the world due to the numerous Quartz deposits. Some of the best places to find Quartz are Brazil, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Madagascar and the U.S.A.

Pavé Gemstones (Available in the Weave Collection)

Black Spinel

Relatively unheard of by consumers around the world, Black Spinel looks particularly striking when set in Yellow Gold or Gold Vermeil and is a favourite amongst gem collectors.

Properties: Spinel is a Magnesium Aluminium Oxide, or Magnesium Aluminate.

Colour: Like Sapphires, Spinels come in a large variety of colours including red, pink, brown, orange, yellow, blue, green, purple, white and black. Both red and blue Spinels are incredibly rare. In fact, many important red gemstones in history, thought to be Rubies are in fact red Spinels, including the 170 carat red Spinel found in the British Imperial State Crown.

Hardness: With a hardness of 8 on Mohs scale, Spinel is durable and therefore a very suitable stone to wear in jewellery.

Symbolism: Spinel is a stone of calm and supportive energy, helping to relieve stress, sadness and to help channel focus in the wearer. It is even said to increase the duration of one’s life! Black Spinel in particular, is said to help resolve issues and re-establish relationships.

Source: It is said that Spinel was first discovered in the Middle Ages in Northern Afganhistan. Nowadays Spinel is mined in Thailand, Africa, Sri Lanka and Myanmar (Burma).

Blue Sapphire

Arguably the most widely acclaimed of all coloured gemstones, Blue Sapphires have been linked to royalty and nobility throughout history.

Properties: Blue Sapphire is the non-red variety of Corundum, an aluminium oxide. The red variety of Corundum is Ruby.

Colour: Did you know that Sapphires can also be found in yellow, pink, purple, orange, green, white and black? This is due to different traces of Iron, Titanium and Chromium impurities in the crystal. A lower concentration of impurities will create a paler coloured stone, while higher concentrations will provide a deeper shade of hue.

Hardness: Measuring a hardness of 9 out of 10 on Mohs scale, Sapphire is the second hardest natural mineral on earth, with the hardest being Diamond.

Symbolism: Representing truth, honesty and faithfulness, Blue Sapphires are often featured in engagement rings. Worn as a protective stone, it is believed to encourage clear communication and bring calmness and clarity to the wearer by restoring balance within the body. Sapphire is said to help clear the mind to relieve depression and stimulate concentration. Sapphire is the birthstone for September and are also associated with the zodiac signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Taurus.

Source: The most significant Sapphire deposits are found in Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Madagascar, East Africa and Myanmar (Burma).

Tsavorite

The beautifully vivid green gemstone with excellent brilliance.

Properties: Tsavorite is a type of green Grossularite Garnet, a calcium aluminium silicate.

Colour: You will only find Tsavorite in a green colour and this beautiful colour is acquired by the traces of Vanadium or Chromium. There are two spectacular things about Tsavorite: the bright green colour is completely natural, and it has an exquisite radiance, particularly when compared to Emerald, which has a more sleepy appearance.

Hardness: Although Tsavorite and Emerald both measure 7.5 on Mohs scale of hardness, Tsavorite is a more tough and durable stone making it very popular in jewellery today and an excellent alternative to Emerald.

Symbolism: Known to encourage one’s self awareness, confidence and empowerment, Tsavorite is a stone of passion, fertility, creativity and positive energy. Tsavorite is said to help the discovery of inner beauty both in oneself and in others and is praised with helping one live one’s own destiny. Tsavorite is the birthstone for January and is associated with the zodiac sign, Aquarius.

Source: The Tsavorite gemstone is a relatively recent discovery, only found in 1967 by the late British geologist Campbell Bridges along the border of Kenya and Tanzania. Aptly named after the Tsavo National Park in Kenya, this magnificent green stone was launched to the world in 1974 by Tiffany & Co.

Orange Sapphire

This rich, burnt orange autumnal colour looks particularly exquisite when set in Yellow gold or gold Vermeil.

Properties: Sapphire is a form of Aluminium Oxide knows as Corundum.

Colour: Blue is the most common colour of Sapphire, however due to traces of Iron, Titanium or Chromium impurities, pink, purple, green, yellow, orange, black and white Sapphires also exist. To obtain the orange colour of Sapphire, Iron impurities must be present in Corundum. Almost all natural Sapphires available today have been heat-treated for two purposes: to intensify the colour and to remove “silk”, small inclusions found in most natural Sapphires. It is rare and incredibly expensive to find beautifully coloured natural Sapphires. Orange Sapphire is also often treated with Beryllium to help intensify the colour.

Hardness: Sapphire - with a hardness of 9 on Mohs Scale - is the second hardest natural mineral on earth, after Diamond.

Symbolism: Sapphire represents truth, honesty and sincerity, and has the power to transform negative energies and emotions into peace, love and joy. Orange Sapphire encourages a pure and true outlook on life and helps to keep a balanced perspective. Sapphire is the birthstone for September and is also associated with the zodiac signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Taurus.

Source: Although there are many Sapphire deposits worldwide, the most significant mines today are found in Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Madagascar, East Africa and Myanmar (Burma).

White Sapphire

With a beautiful shine White Sapphire makes an attractive and more affordable alternative to diamond.

Properties: Many people think all Sapphires are blue, however this is not the case. Sapphires are Corundum, an Aluminium Oxide.

Colour: The varying traces of natural impurities in Corundum, such as Iron, Titanium or Chromium are what give the varying rainbow colours of Sapphire. If very little or no impurities are present, then the result is pure Corundum, otherwise known as White Sapphire.

Hardness: Although not as hard and lustrous as diamond, Sapphire is the next hardest natural mineral. With good cutting white Sapphire is a beautiful and brilliant natural gemstone in its own right. It is also a hard and durable stone making it ideal for jewellery. It is rare to find good quality white Sapphire in large sizes.

Symbolism: Sapphires are powerful gemstones believed to bring clear perception and clarity to the mind. White Sapphire, more specifically, has a pure energy and is believed to be an extremely protective gemstone removing all obstacles. White Sapphire is said to be linked to the planet Venus, the planet of love and creativity. Sapphire is the birthstone for September and is also associated with the zodiac signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Taurus.

Source: White Sapphires can be found in almost any Corrundum deposit. The most significant Sapphire deposits are found in Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Madagascar, East Africa and Myanmar (Burma).

Rough Gemstones (Available in the Weave Collection)

Amethyst

Properties: Amethyst is a Silicon Dioxide and a macro crystalline variety of crystal Quartz.

Colour: Amethyst can be found in a variety of hues of purple ranging from pale mauve, lilac and lavender to deep purple.

Hardness: With a hardness of 7 Amethyst is very durable when worn in jewellery. Most of the Amethyst seen today is heated to enhance the colour.

Source: Although Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay and Zambia are the most well known depositories, Amethyst mines are also located in Sri Lanka, Australia, Russia and America amongst other countries.

Rose Quartz

The very soft pastel pink variety of Quartz and a big favourite amongst jewellers with its pale soothing colour and milky translucency.

Properties: Rose Quartz is a Silicon Dioxide and a macro crystalline variety of Quartz. There are many varieties of Quartz in the earth’s crust, many of which are gemstones.

Colour: The colour of Rose Quartz is generally considered to be from traces of Titanium, Iron or Manganese. The colour varies only slightly from pale to dark rose pink. The most commonly found rose Quartz is pale powder pink, while the darker pink hues are much more rare.

Hardness: Rose Quartz measures 7 on Mohs scale of hardness and is generally opaque to translucent.

Source: Most of the world’s Quartz supply comes from Brazil, however there are also Rose Quartz deposits in Scotland, England, America, Canada, Africa, Madagascar and Australia.

Smokey Quartz

The well-known, warm, autumnal brown variety of Quartz. Smokey Quartz brings a subtle warmth to your piece of jewellery.

Properties: Smokey Quartz is a Silicon Dioxide and a macro crystalline variety of crystal Quartz. Smokey Quartz occurs in nature when crystal Quartz is exposed to natural sources of radiation for long periods of time. Smokey Quartz can also be created by irradiating clear Quartz.

*Colour:** Possessing a very unique smokey brown hue, this stone is quite different from many other gemstones.

Hardness: Like all members of the Quartz family, Smokey Quartz has a hardness of 7 and is very durable when worn in jewellery.

Symbolism: Smokey Quartz is an excellent stone for transforming negative energy into positive, and is known to be a very protective and grounding stone that enhances survival instincts. It is said to bring abundance, prosperity and good luck, as well as being comforting and calming. Smokey Quartz is associated with the zodiac signs Capricorn and Sagittarius.

Blue Topaz

Available in a variety of shades from pale to deep electric blue, we've chosen the happy medium, Swiss Topaz for its fun and lively tone.

Properties: Topaz is an Aluminium Fluorosilicate.

Colour: Topaz can be found in an array of beautiful colours such as yellow, orange, pink, red, blue and white. Red and pink Topaz are also extremely rare and therefore the most desirable and expensive stones. Bright orange coloured Topaz is known as “Imperial”, while blue Topaz is the most popular due to its wide availability. Blue Topaz has been made so accessible thanks to the heat and irradiation colour enhancement process developed in the 1970’s. Almost all blue Topaz seen in the market today is natural clear Topaz heated and irradiated to bring out the blue colour. With its clear blue appearance and good durability, Blue Topaz is a favourite in jewellery.

Hardness: Topaz has a very good hardness of 8 on Mohs Scale. However, it has the ability to fracture so care must be taken to avoid hard knocks. Normal everyday jewellery wear is fine.

Symbolism: Topaz enhances wisdom, creativity, individuality and personal success. Blue Topaz represents truth and wisdom. It is said to enhance spiritual potential, unifying body, mind and spirit. Blue Topaz is the birthstone for December and is associated with the zodiac sign of Sagittarius.

Source: Blue Topaz originates from Brazil, China, Nigeria and Sri Lanka (Ceylon).

White Topaz

Now becoming an increasingly popular stone in jewellery due to its naturally colourless and perfectly transparent appearance.

Properties: Topaz is an Aluminium Fluorosilicate.

Metals

Gemstone Cuts

Cabochon Gemstones

Pavé Gemstones

Rough Gemstones

Metals

Silver

Gold Vermeil

14ct White or Yellow Gold

High Polish

Satin Finish

Gemstone Cuts

Rough Stones

Cabochon Cut

The Brilliant Cut (Pavé)

Gemstones

Cabochon Gemstones (Available in the Oval Collection)

Red Garnet

White Topaz

Amethyst

Blue Topaz

Madeira Citrine

Lemon Quartz

Chrysoprase

Smokey Quartz

Rose Quartz

Black Onyx

Pavé Gemstones (Available in the Weave Collection)

Black Spinel

Blue Sapphire

Tsavorite

Orange Sapphire

White Sapphire

Rough Gemstones (Available in the Weave Collection)

Amethyst

Rose Quartz

Smokey Quartz

Blue Topaz

White Topaz

Oval collection

Weave collection

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Ovals

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Gem Position

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