FAQs

We conjured up a ton of our frequently asked questions (already!) to give you the ultimate transparency.

I saw you just started to carry fine jewelry and engagement rings! Are you going to expand your collection?

YES! We're so excited to enter this part of the jewelry world. As a one-woman shop, it's a pricey venture, however my biggest goal with engagement rings is to offer the BEST quality engagement rings without the hefty cost of all these other companies. For now, we're working on building our collection and you're always welcome to send us an email so you can check by directly with the owner via our showcase. 

Can you educate me on "color" and "clarity" of a moissanite and a diamond? I'm a little confused.

Here's the easiest way to put it. Colors are categorized like letters of the alphabet: DEF, GHI, and so forth. D, E, & F are completely colorless and G, H, & I are near colorless (also more economical). There are other colors such as J and K which carry a faint yellow color plus fancy color diamonds!

Clarity is another thing to also be mindful of if you're choosing to go with a diamond - lab or natural. This is how they're categorized:

FL - Flawless

IF - Internally Flawless

VVS1 - Very Very Slightly Included 1

VVS2 - Very Very Slightly Included 2

VS1 - Very Slightly Included 1

VS2 - Very Slightly Included 2

SI1 - Slightly Included 1

SI2 - Slightly Included 2

I1 - Included 1

I2 - Included 2

I3 - Included 3

There are also included diamonds, but we choose to not carry those here. At MAIA + LYRA, we prefer using lab diamonds in the VS1/VS2 category due to them being the most economical without sacrificing the quality. If you're wanting to customize the ring you see with a different diamond, we can always do a custom order!

What is a "cut" of a gemstone or diamond?

The cut of the stone is more so based on style preference! The most common stone cuts we see are brilliant or faceted. You might have also heard of a classic emerald cut or an old european cut. 

Are your natural diamonds conflict free and ethically sourced? 

Yes, all of our natural diamonds are conflict free! We are 100% committed to ethical sourcing. Any human suffering is not tolerable in the sourcing of diamonds. We fully support the Kimberley Process and provide a warranty stating a diamond is conflict-free. 

Are your pieces safe for sensitive skin?

Yes, absolutely! Our current selection of jewelry is of the highest quality, ensuring that each piece you wear is in comfort. You can look at each item individually for material details.