Created in a laboratory, a nano crystal's chemical composition is a mixture of oxides and silicates grown within a glass matrix. Synthetic crystal is available in virtually all the colours of the rainbow, meaning the possibilities for jewellery design are endless. We say the colour is homogenous, meaning that its shade and saturation does not vary from stone to stone. Some stones are also created to display various optical effects usually associated with natural gemstones, such as opalescence, an optical play of colour phenomenon you can see occur naturally in opals.

Care for your man-made stone by avoiding rough handling. When you're not wearing it, store it separately from your other pieces to avoid scratches. Clean it with lukewarm, soapy water and gentle brushing in circular motions.