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Blue Lapis Lazuli Gem Stone Ring

Blue lapis is a gemstone that is composed of a few minerals that include, lazurite, pyrite and calcite. If you have a blue lapis gem stone ring, you should know that the gemstone is moderately hard and measures 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale. You should therefore keep your lady’s or mens blue lapis lazuli gem stone ring away from hard objects. Surely avoid the possibility of the ring being hit by physical impact. It is also advisable to keep the gemstone away from strong detergents or chemicals. When it comes to cleaning your lapis gem ring, do not use ultrasonic cleaners as they could damage the gem stone.

While it is true that most lapis rings are made in silver, there is some important information that you should know regarding silver lapis rings. All silver jewelry will tarnish, gimmicks like rhodium or gold plating as anti-tarnish solutions are only temporary. Since any plating on your lapis sterling silver ring would ultimately come off, we would suggest that you insist on getting a lapis ring that is not plated at all. Having said that, we will need to explain how to take care of the tarnish that would appear on your 925 silver blue lapis lazuli ring. A simple suggestion would be to occassionally wipe your silver ring with a soft and moist cloth. The cloth should not be dripping wet and make sure that it does not contain sharp objects like metal pins or clips. Doing this would reduce visible tarnish that will appear on your silver lapis ring. If you must use a commercial tarnish removal solution, use only a very little amount of the solution. On finishing the polishing process, wash the lapis ring in cool, clean running water and then gently dab it dry with a soft cloth. This will take off any residual chemicals that are stuck to the stone.

We have so far discussed the issue of the gem stone in your gold or sterling silver lapis ring, let us now briefly explain other issues that could influence the durability of the ring. The most common gem stone cut for lapis gems is a smooth (cabachon) cut, simple rectangular cuts can also be found. Remember that the gem stone is not very hard, avoiding facets will eliminate the chance of the edges getting damaged by physical impact. The gem is opaque and many jewelers cut it very thin for some strange reason. A thin piece of blue lapis can break easily, a thicker piece of blue lapis can better absorb shock and is more suitable for lapis rings. The design of your blue lapis gemstone ring should ensure that the stone does not protrude too much beyond the mounting of the ring. A highly protruding gem is more likely to be struck by physical impact or hit against hard objects. If you are talking about a men’s lapis ring keep in mind the fact that, men do not take too much care of the jewelry that they wear. One design feature that could enhance the strength of your blue lapis gem stone ring, would be to have the entire edge of the gem bordered with metal. Most gem stone cuts would show lower gem stone thickness as you move outwards from the center. Covering the edge with metal would be protecting the gem stone from side impact.

Below is a link to the MAN66 mens blue lapis gem stone ring, a jewel that has been designed and produced by experts. The gem stone properties and lifestyles of modern men have been thoroughly studied before finalizing the design specifications. While you could finally buy your lapis ring from anywhere, few jewelers would care to provide such detailed and useful information regarding the jewel, so do not miss reading the report at http://www.kaijewels.com/mens-lapis-ring-kj-01.htm