Romance doesn’t get any more old-fashioned than this. When it comes to rare and fascinating gemstones, it’s hard to best zircon. This important gemstone is the oldest gemstone on Earth, with some specimens from Australia dating back 4.4 billion years. Considering that the Earth formed 4.56 billion years ago, this gem represents the earliest record of the planet’s crust. It...read more
Romance doesn’t get any more old-fashioned than this. When it comes to rare and fascinating gemstones, it’s hard to best zircon. This important gemstone is the oldest gemstone on Earth, with some specimens from Australia dating back 4.4 billion years. Considering that the Earth formed 4.56 billion years ago, this gem represents the earliest record of the planet’s crust. It was the first crystal to form in molten granite as it cooled to become rock.
Blue zircon is especially valued by collectors for its rarity, brilliance, high refractive index and excellent fire. It also has a dispersion rating nearly as high as a diamond. The stunning blue variety of this gem has one single source in the world — the remote Ratanakiri province, in northeastern Cambodia.
Here, we’ve featured this legendary stone in a specialized heart-shaped cut, and paired it with sparkling DiamondAura®. This stunning ring is like looking into a portal from the past. Matching sizzle and sparkle with elegant design, this ring is sure to turn heads.
