Hardness:

With a hardness rating of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, spinel is a suitable gemstone choice for everyday wear. Its robust nature ensures that spinel can withstand the demands of daily life while retaining its beauty, making it a sought-after choice for jewellery.

Color Range & Varieties:

Spinel offers a vibrant array of colours, ranging from rich reds and vivid pinks to deep blues, striking purples, and luscious greens. This gemstone's remarkable colour diversity offers endless possibilities for one of a kind pieces.. While red spinel is often mistaken for ruby, spinel's spectrum encompasses a wide range of hues, each with its own distinctive charm.

Origin:

Spinel is found in various locations around the world, including Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Vietnam. Each region produces spinels with unique characteristics, such as colour saturation, clarity, and size, contributing to the gemstone's appeal and desirability.

Stability:

Spinel exhibits excellent stability and resilience, capable of withstanding daily wear with ease. With resistance to heat, light, and common chemicals, spinel maintains its beauty and brilliance over time, making it an ideal choice for heirloom-quality jewellery pieces.

Treatments:

Spinel is typically untreated, allowing its natural beauty to shine through. However, some specimens may undergo enhancement techniques such as heat treatment to enhance their colour or clarity. These treatments are widely accepted within the industry and do not detract from the gemstone's value or beauty.

Spiritual Properties:

Spinel is believed to possess powerful metaphysical properties, including the ability to promote vitality, courage, and creativity. It is associated with energy and passion, inspiring the wearer to pursue their dreams with enthusiasm and determination. Spinel is also thought to encourage emotional balance, dispel negativity, and foster a sense of inner peace and harmony. As a stone of transformation and renewal, spinel is said to awaken the spirit to new possibilities and opportunities, guiding the wearer on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

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.

Warranty

All Kat Cadegan pieces are covered under a limited lifetime guarantee against any workmanship or manufacturer defect. Our warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, misuse, neglect, or theft. Stone damage or breakage due to wear is not covered under warranty

All rings will require routine maintenance (such as prong retipping), the frequency of which will largely be determined by the wearer’s lifestyle. We require having your ring inspected annually to monitor wear and tear. We provide complimentary cleaning and inspection of your ring annually. Rings that are not inspected annually will not be covered under warranty. Think of it like going to the dentist : with regular checkups, any major issues should be avoided before they happen.

Please note that centre stones are not covered under warranty, we encourage you to insure your jewellery under homeowners, renters, or an independent insurance company immediately upon receipt of your piece.

We offer repair services for all Kat Cadegan Jewellery resulting from regular usage. Any repair work or maintenance will be billed according to the work required. 

 We retain the right to determine what constitutes typical wear and tear. Unauthorised repairs conducted outside of Kat Cadegan Jewellery will void your warranty, including ring resizing.

Please contact us for more information or to submit a warranty claim.