Echelle de Mohs

Here is a presentation of the Mohs scale, the grid I refer to in order to know what type of jewelry I can set a particular gemstone in! For example, a more scratch-resistant stone is used for a ring.

This scale is also very important for determining how to set the stone I am going to use: bezel, prongs, etc., depending on how the jewelry will be used!

I admit that I use stones below grade 7 simply because the stone is beautiful; in this case, I inform the buyer on the product sheet. As a reference point, the number 7 is the reference for a piece of jewelry that will be set with a stone that I call “daredevil” because it is resistant to everyday wear and tear, especially if it is set on a ring that will never be removed!

• The higher the stone's hardness on the Mohs scale, the longer it will remain shiny and scratch-free!
• The softer the stone, the more care it will need on a daily basis, for example by removing the jewelry when washing dishes or showering, or even not wearing your ring when playing padel tennis!

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