Ruby

Hardness:

Ruby is known for its hardness, scoring a 9 on the Mohs scale, just below diamond. This exceptional durability ensures that rubies can withstand daily wear and tear, making them a wonderful choice for engagement rings and other jewellery worn regularly.

Color Range & Varieties:

Rubies captivate with their intense red hues, ranging from deep crimson to vibrant scarlet. Their fiery brilliance evokes passion and vitality, making them a symbol of love and romance. While the classic red ruby reigns supreme, variations such as pinkish-red or purplish-red can also be found, each radiating its own unique charm and allure.

Origin:

Rubies are mined in various regions across the globe, with notable sources including Myanmar (formerly Burma), Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Madagascar. Each locale imparts distinct characteristics to the rubies it yields, contributing to their individual beauty..

Stability:

Ruby exhibits excellent stability and resilience, capable of maintaining its beauty with regular wear. With resistance to heat, light, and common chemicals, rubies are prized for their durability.

Treatments:

One common treatment for rubies is heat treatment, which enhances their color and clarity by subjecting them to high temperatures. This process can intensify the stone's red hue and improve its overall appearance, ensuring lasting beauty and value.

Spiritual Properties:

Ruby holds profound spiritual significance, symbolizing vitality, passion, and courage. It is believed to stimulate the base chakra, promoting vitality and life force energy. Rubies are associated with strength, prosperity, and protection, making them powerful talismans for those seeking to manifest their desires and overcome obstacles. With its deep red hue reminiscent of the life-giving power of blood, rub

Kat Cadegan Jewellery is handcrafted with love and as such requires the proper care and attention. Wearing your pieces regularly is one of the best ways to prevent tarnishing. When you are not wearing your jewellery, it is important to keep your pieces properly stored. Rings should be kept in their ring boxes and sterling silver & bronze pieces should be stored in the plastic bag provided to reduce oxidation.

Over time- air pollutants, dust, perspiration, perfumes, and other natural elements can dull the lustre of metals and gemstones. We recommend using a soft polishing cloth to polish your pieces. You can also use a soft bristle toothbrush with warm soapy water to help to remove any residues that build up on the metal. If your jewellery has a matte finish, you may also use baking soda to help remove any residue.

The following guidelines will help you to maintain your jewellery in its original condition. If you find yourself thinking you should take your jewellery off- listen to that voice.

Do

• Follow the rule of last on, first off. 
• Apply all of your lotions and potions and perfumes before putting on your jewellery 
• Remove your jewellery prior to physical activity to avoid unnecessary stress or friction.
• Remove jewellery before sleep.
• Remove jewellery before swimming in chlorinated pools or hot tubs to avoid tarnishing and discolouration. The chemicals found in pools and hot tubs can be very damaging to your jewellery. 
• Wipe your jewellery with a clean, soft cloth before returning it to storage to remove oils and dirt.
• Use a polishing cloth to give your pieces a bright shine
• Avoid oxidization (tarnishing) and scratching by storing your jewellery individually in the velvet pouches and ring boxes provided
• Bring your jewellery in annually for a cleaning and inspection. This is a required part of our warranty. If you notice a stone moving, a prong catching or you’ve had an incident- don’t wait, bring your piece in for a check up. It’s always better to be safe than sorry. 

Do Not

• Do not use cleaning solutions with abrasives or ammonia, as harsh chemicals can damage gemstones and metals. Warm soapy water with a soft bristle toothbrush is your best friend.
• Do not garden, lift weights, change tires or kick box with your rings on.
• Do not wet oxidized (blackened) or patina (blue & purple) Kat Cadegan jewellery pieces. The patina is a surface treatment and can be removed or damaged by water. If you make a mistake and get it wet- fear not, we can fix it for you. 

When in doubt, use common sense. If you think you shouldn’t have your jewellery on- take it off! 

If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message. We are always happy to help.

At Kat Cadegan, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of sharing our passions. We handcraft pieces to celebrate life’s moments, to hold memories and to bring beauty into the world. With each piece we make, our goal is simple: to create heirlooms that will be treasured for generations to come.

Our gemstone pieces feature carefully selected stones,  sourced from trusted suppliers around the world. Each gemstone or diamond is chosen for its unique qualities, ensuring that every item is truly one-of-a-kind. While we may recreate certain styles, the natural variation of gemstones means that no two pieces are ever exactly alike. As a result, we do not restock identical rings, guaranteeing the distinctive nature of each creation.

In our photography and videos, we strive for authenticity to accurately represent gemstone colours. However, we acknowledge that differences in monitor or phone settings may affect how colours appear to you.