EFFY Spinel and Chalcedony Pendant in Sterling Silver

Rare and underappreciated, spinel is most famous for what it is not. Many of the world's most famous “rubies” are actually spinel, including the Black Prince’s Ruby on the British Imperial Crown and the Timur Ruby owned by Queen Elizabeth. It's not surprising that ruby and spinel, often referred to in ancient texts as balas ruby, were long confused. Both are mined from the gem gravels of Burma and Sri Lanka. They have similar hardness and durability, vivid color, and brilliance. Now treasured for its own sake, spinel is a favorite of gem dealers and gem collectors due to its brilliance, hardness, rarity, and wide range of spectacular colors. Spinel is the gem of the 22nd anniversary.

Cool and elegant, silver is the whitest and most reflective precious metal. The ancient Incas called it “the tears of the moon.” Silver also has natural antibacterial properties: babies are given silver spoons to keep them healthy. Sterling silver is a combination of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper that’s named after the British Pound Sterling. To keep your silver shining, polish away the dark oxide that forms on its surface over time.

Since 1979, Effy Hematian has been designing some of the world’s most distinctive jewelry. Every design begins with a vision which takes shape in a hand sketch. As a professionally trained engineer, Effy has a passion for exquisite workmanship that is evident in the exceptional quality of each piece of Effy jewelry. The quality is so remarkable, Effy stands behind it with a limited lifetime warranty. Wearing jewelry by Effy, it’s you that sparkles.