Our Gems...

At Anglo-Continental, we strive for the best possible quality and value when it comes to sourcing diamonds and gemstones. Our expertise and craftsmanship allow us not only to create the most beautiful pieces of fine jewellery, but also to help customers every step of the way. We are proud to be members of the National Association of Jewellers and London Diamond Bourse, and have long-established contacts in the trade.

All diamonds and gemstones are sourced from conflict-free zones to the best of our knowledge, and we only deal with reputable suppliers.

As well as our exquisite collection of finished jewellery, Anglo-Continental is proud to have an ever-expanding collection of LOOSE GEMSTONES, which can be made into a stunning piece of jewellery by using our BESPOKE DESIGN service.

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"Mohs" Scale...

When purchasing an item of jewellery, it is important to consider how suitable a gemstone is (for every-day use or for use on special occasions only). All gemstones are beautiful but some are “softer” than others so may be too soft for constant wear and in some situations. 

The ‘Mohs’ scale of hardness in gemstones is the tool to refer to when making a decision about which gemstone(s) best suit your lifestyle. Graded from the softest (1) to the hardest (10), it was created using a simple measure of one gem’s ability to visibly scratch another. It is important to remember that this is not a linear scale – it is a relative scale based on the scratch hardness of a gemstone. For example, diamonds score 10 on the scale but are many times harder than sapphire and ruby, which are a 9. The scale is illustrated below with examples of some common objects to give perspective:

Please feel free to contact us for any additional information you may require – we are always happy to help!