18K yellow gold ring with chrysoberyl “cat’s eye”

We present our elegant cat’s eye chrysoberyl ring, a minimalist piece in which the gem, gold and textures create a set of stylized and synthetic lines where less is more. With golden and ochre tones, the colors of the gem and gold create a monochrome with bright notes in which the different finishes contrast; matte and with an interlaced texture on the upper part of the ring, polished on the mouth and the lower part of the ring.

Although its name might make us think otherwise, chrysoberyl, also known as chrysopal or chrysolite, does not belong to the beryl family to which, for example, emerald and aquamarine belong, but it has in common with it that it is one of the minerals in which Beryl is found.a chemical element often used in alloys. It owes its name to the Greek χρυσός (chrysos , “golden”) and βήρυλλος ( bēryllos , “beryllium”) in reference to its color and composition, and its varieties known as Cymophane and Alexandrite are considered precious stones. The Cimofana , known as Cat’s EyeThe stone that is the protagonist of our ring is a translucent variety, which can be of yellow or bluish tones. Its name comes from the classical Greek φανός, phanós, light, and kûma, wave, a term coined by a French mineralogist in reference to the litmus effect that can be observed in it and for which tubular microstructures or rutile inclusions perpendicular to the axis are responsible. This changing variety, as we can see in our ring, is usually cabochon cut so that its reflections can be better appreciated.

With a domed design, rounded shapes and soft lines, this signet ring made of 18-carat gold is a comfortable, elegant and glamorous option suitable for any occasion and a wonderful example in which to appreciate the beauty of this unique gem, the Cimofama “ cat’s eye” chrysoberyl, with its mysterious, subtle and captivating beauty. The size of the ring is 14/54 and weighs 6.5 grams.