French Riviera Silver & Moissanite

• Metal: solid 925/1000 sterling silver
• Finish: 5 layers of rhodium (white) or 18k gold plating (yellow or rose), water-resistant and hypoallergenic. Protected this way, the silver tarnishes very slowly.
• Stones: round brilliant-cut moissanites, D color (colorless), VVS1 clarity (very small inclusions that are hard to see even under strong magnification), cut, polish and symmetry graded “Excellent”
• Setting: 4 prongs per stone, reinforced articulated links
• Clasp: box clasp with a double figure-eight safety catch
• Widths: 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.5 mm (the width roughly matches the diameter of the stones)
• Lengths: 15, 16, 16.5, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21.5 or 23 cm
• Total stone weight: from about 2 carats (2 mm) to about 25 carats (6.5 mm), depending on width and length
• Comes with: gift box and GRA certificate
• Warranty: 2 years

• 2 mm: very fine and discreet, for everyday wear or for stacking with other bracelets.
• 3 mm: the most versatile, visible enough to sparkle and fine enough for every day.
• 4 mm: a stronger sparkle, elegant at the office as well as in the evening.
• 5 mm: a bold bracelet that gets noticed.
• 6.5 mm: the most spectacular, for a wedding, a party or a daring style.

The preview in “Customize your bracelet” helps you compare the widths on the wrist. It gives an indicative rendering and does not replace measuring your wrist. Tap the guide below to enlarge it.

Measure your wrist just above the wrist bone with a soft tape measure (or a piece of string laid on a ruler), then add:

• + 1 cm for a snug fit, close to the wrist
• + 1.2 to 1.5 cm for a classic fit
• + 2 cm for a loose fit that moves more freely around the wrist.

In 5 mm and 6.5 mm, the taller stones take up a little more room inside the bracelet: add 0.5 cm. If in doubt, choose the next length up. You can still exchange it within 30 days.

• Take your bracelet off before swimming (pool or sea), sport and sleep, and avoid direct contact with perfume, creams and household products.
• Clean it with warm soapy water and a soft toothbrush, then dry it with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive products, which would wear the plating.
• Store it flat in its box, away from moisture.
• Moissanite stands up well to everyday scratches. Gentle cleaning removes the residue that can dull its sparkle.

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• Free shipping to France and Europe (home delivery or pickup point).
• Indicative delivery times in business days: France 3 to 6 days, Europe 3 to 9 days, rest of the world 3 to 19 days. The exact date is shown for the option you choose.
• Pieces in stock (“See the pieces in stock”): shipped within 24 hours, delivered in 1 to 2 business days in France.
• Shipped in its gift box, with a tracking number sent by email.
• Returns and exchanges within 30 days of receipt (conditions), 2-year warranty.

Is moissanite a diamond?

No. Moissanite is a different stone from diamond: it is silicon carbide, whereas diamond is carbon. Discovered in 1893 by the French chemist Henri Moissan in a meteorite, it is now created in a laboratory. Its refractive index (about 2.65 versus 2.42 for diamond) gives it a very lively sparkle, with more pronounced colored flashes. With a hardness of 9.25 on the Mohs scale (10 for diamond), it is highly scratch-resistant.

Does moissanite pass a diamond tester?

Some thermal testers can confuse moissanite with diamond, because both materials conduct heat well. This result proves neither that the stone is a diamond nor that it has any particular quality. An electrical moissanite tester or a laboratory can tell them apart.

How is it different from a diamond tennis bracelet?

Moissanite offers a bright sparkle and more rainbow flashes, usually at a more affordable price. Its dispersion of light, which creates these colored flashes, is about 2.4 times that of diamond (0.104 versus 0.044). If you prefer lab-grown diamonds on a solid gold setting, discover the French Riviera Gold & Diamonds.

Does the bracelet tarnish? Can I wear it every day?

Yes, you can wear it every day. The 925 silver is protected by 5 layers of rhodium or by 18k gold plating, which limit oxidation and suit sensitive skin. To keep the plating bright for a long time, follow the care advice above.

Are the moissanites certified?

Yes. Each bracelet comes with a GRA certificate stating the D color, VVS1 clarity and cut quality of the moissanites. Depending on the batch, the certificate covers all the stones of the bracelet or one reference stone from the batch.

Is there a matching necklace?

Yes: the Rivière d’Azur necklace, in 925 silver and moissanites, from 35.5 to 60 cm.

Discover the Rivière d’Azur necklace →