Gem Polishing
If you'd like to "freshen" up your gem, Pavé can pull your gem from the setting and have it professionally polished by our in-house lapidary before resetting it. It's like having a brand new ring!
The cost of gem polishing depends on the type and size - there is also a fee to reset the gem once it's been polished. On occasion, a gem can be polished in the setting. Talk to your designer about your options.
All gems have a Moh's rating for how easily they can scratch. Diamond is at the top of the chart with a rating of 10 and every other gem ranks below the diamond. See how your gem ranks below...
Gemstone | Mohs Rating (10 high) |
Diamond | 10 |
Sapphire | 9 |
Ruby | 9 |
Topaz | 8 |
Spinel | 8 |
Emerald | 7.5 |
Aquamarine | 7.5 |
Tourmaline | 7.5 |
Beryl | 7.5 |
Zircon | 7.5 |
Garnet | 6.5-7.5 |
Amethyst | 7 |
Agate | 7 |
Quartz | 7 |
Tanzanite | 6.5 |
Peridot | 6.5 |
Opal | 6 - 6.5 |
Moonstone | 6 |
Labradorite | 6 |
Turquoise | 6 |
Sunstone | 6 |
Lapis Lazuli | 5.5 |
Coral* | 3.5 |
Pearl* | 3 |
*Organic materials used in jewelry but not technically a gemstone