Returns are accepted up to 14 Days after receipt. Please email us in the first instance to alert us that you wish to return your item(s). Goods must be returned in same condition they were sent out and re-packaged carefully in order to arrive back to us in good condition. Buyers are responsible for return postage costs, unless otherwise agreed. Overseas/Worldwide customers are advised that, per our standard Returns Policy, a customs declaration MUST be included on the return pack and the item marked as "Returned Goods". Without this, Two Skies may be liable for UK Import Duty on the item. If this is omitted by the customer and Duty is payable by Two Skies Ltd, this amount may be deducted from any refund.

Please be aware that any additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by you, and may be levied once a shipment reaches your country. We have no control over these charges and can't predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country, so you should contact your local customs office for further information. Customs forms for non-UK shipments must show the value of items included in the delivery. We are obligated to provide such information to customs in order to both simplify the process for our customers (so there are no delays in processing) and fulfil our legal obligations. Customs can open, check and control packages; and we have no influence over this happening.

We are open to process orders and answer queries during the following times: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.00pm. Our offices are based in Fife, Scotland.

Gemstone Enhancements and Treatments

At Two Skies we are very passionate about telling the full story of our gems from the mine direct to finished product. We hope that this information is as transparent as possible, but if you have any more questions in relation to an item or purchase we are more than happy to answer them for you. Adam TwoSkies McIntosh Miner, Creator and Founder

History of Gem Enhancements

The enhancement of gemstones is not a new process or idea - treatments have been used for thousands of years. Enhancement of a gem is not a bad thing. It means we can use a lot more of the material that has been mined and found by making it usable, meaning less wastage. It can also make softer stones harder so they are less susceptible to breaking or chipping. Any stone that has been enhanced should always be clearly marked to the buyer as it can affect the price dramatically (however most sellers choose not to declare this.) A natural, non-heat-treated 1 carat sapphire could sell for as much as $1500 but a stone which looks exactly the same, but has achieved its colour through heat treatment, could sell for as little as $200.

Stones that are naturally very soft or porous tend to be stabilised for jewellery. Modern methods involve injecting epoxy resin into the stone in a high pressure oven, which seals all the cracks and pores. Its also stops the gem from changing over time - non-stabilised Turquoise often darkens and goes green over time (this is due to natural body oils of the wearer reacting with the minerals, causing the colour to change.) Some stabilised stones are chemically dyed at the same time, however colour enhancements are never made by Two Skies, in line with gem industry standards - you can be assured the colours displayed in our items are 100% natural. Our stabilised collections include: Turquoise, Blue John, Bumble-bee Jasper and Chrysocolla.

As gem-quality stones are becoming rarer and rarer to source, it has become common practice to make a “doublet". This involves taking a thin slice of a precious material, such as Turquoise or Opal, and glueing it to the surface of a harder stone, like Ironstone or Quartz . A doublet or backed stone should always be disclosed as such to the buyer and is always cheaper than the same grade of material in solid form (an unbacked stone.) Two Skies backed-stones/doublets include: High-quality Australian Opals.

Some stones are naturally very dark or contain great fire/colour that can be enriched by some basic techniques. By placing a black or white film on the back side of a stone/direct onto the silver mount, light bounces from the stone back to the wearer, creating a lot more depth to the piece of jewellery. Gems that we colour-back include: Blue John and Moonstone.

The heating of gems is a very common practice, with 90% of all Sapphires being heat treated. Sapphires are naturally very dull, as it takes a lot of heat and pressure within the earths crust to change the light shades of blues and pinks to the darker colours which are popular on the market. When light coloured stones are found today they are “baked” to speed up the process of what would have taken nature thousands of years to achieve. Traditionally, stones were heat treated using a coal fire and blow pipe, which takes a couple of days. Modern methods use digitally controlled machines which accurately tweak the pressure and heat to transform gems into the desired shade. Two Skies heat-treated gems include: Rubies, Sapphire, Topaz & Citrine.

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Moonstone Small Oval Earrings - 925 Sterling Silver, Drop, Classic, Moon Goddess, Lunar, Iridescent, White

Name: Moonstone Small Oval Earrings - 925 Sterling Silver, Drop, Classic, Moon Goddess, Lunar, Iridescent, White
Brand: TwoSkiesScotland
SKU: 817949817
Price: 55.72 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)

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Made by TwoSkiesScotland
Gemstone: Moonstone

Simple and delicate, these polished Moonstone gemstones have been framed in sterling silver. Perfect for those who prefer their jewellery simplistic! Earrings each measure roughly 10x8mm, not including eye and sterling silver ear hook. Comes with a colourful 'Moonstone & Labradorite' story card in a Two Skies presentation box, ready for gifting.

Please note that we have more than one pair of these earrings available. Although identical at first glance, each will have its own characteristics and display different patterns of subtle natural inclusions, making each one unique in its own right.

MOONSTONE
Our Moonstone (a white variety of Labradorite with particularly high quality shimmer) displays an ethereal glow - the ancient Romans would carry one whilst travelling at night for protection! Like all varieties of Moonstone, it is said to have strong connections with the spiritual world and the moon. The moon has been associated with femininity, fertility and motherhood since time immemorial, and Moonstone is said to nurture and balance the spirit.

STERLING SILVER (925%)
Why do silversmiths use 925%? Measured in parts per thousand, pure silver (999%) is too soft so silversmiths mix it with other metals to make it it harder. The purer the metal, the higher the polish, but it is a lot softer (thus less durable). The harder the metal is, the more hard wearing the jewellery is, but it will also tarnish easier as it has less silver content. Therefore, the silver industry set a standard percentage content for fine silver (925); what we know as "sterling silver". At Two Skies our silversmiths use 925 (sterling) silver for ring shafts and moving parts, and a very high 950% on our stones settings, which enables us to get a strong jewellery item with a beautiful and secure stone setting, without any gluing. Each piece of our jewellery is hand stamped with our Two Skies Hallmark alongside the recognised industry 925 Hallmark.

MORE ABOUT THE TWO SKIES STORY
"Collected with Conscience, Crafted with Love.."
No adventure is too crazy, no risk is too great, no journey too extreme, when Adam McIntosh sets about sourcing his rare and unusual gems. Born in Scotland and raised in Papua New Guinea, he is renowned for his environmentally sound and ethically created designs. The
chief of the Mi'kmaq tribe named Adam 'Two Skies' on one of his many expeditions to places ranging from the dark jungle of the Amazon to the tropical reefs of Fiji. Each piece of his sustainably sourced jewellery comes with its own fascinating story, and can be traced from origin to creation.

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Our free worldwide shipping includes free standard shipping to all international customers (5-20 working days depending which world zone applies to your country) and Royal Mail delivery within the UK (2-5 working days). Orders over 250g may be subject to additional charges - details will be displayed when added to the basket. Please note that our standard shipping is an untracked service. If you would like a shipping upgrade, including Signed For delivery in the UK or a tracked service, these are available at the checkout process. Orders are processed twice a week. Please also be aware that buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes/VAT disbursement that may apply - these charges are out with our control and we are unable to provide information on the charges which may or may not be applied. Please see our Shop Policy section for more information.

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