All You to Know Befor You Buy Colored Gemstones
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by: Rajesh
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Throughout history, gemstones have been treasured by royalty
and worn as ornaments and amulets. Over time, gemstones have become popular
gifts for birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions. A conducive investment,
it is also a wonderful way to cavort with color.
Buying gemstones can be tedious and difficult as there are a
whole lot of options available in the market – natural, synthetic, imitation.
In natural gemstones also the color and clarity of a gem can make tremendous
difference in the price of the gem. For example one carat ruby can be worth
anywhere between $10-10000 depending on the quality. Learning a few things
about gemstones in terms of quality and price will help you make sure you get
what you want – and surely deserve.
Color-
Gemstones are available in a spectrum of colors and hues.
Color is the most important factor to be considered while buying gemstones. Since
gemstones are available in so many different colors and hues, it is difficult
to slot each and every gem in good and not-so good colors. As a general rule,
the best color gemstone is the one that has a vivid color with a medium tone,
more vivacious the color, more valuable the gem. The extremely light and extremely
dark shades usually lower the value of a gemstone. Also, the pure color gems
are more valuable than the ones with two or more hues. For instance a vivid
green emerald or a pure medium deep blue aquamarine will cost more than an emerald
with a blue tint or a bluish green aquamarine respectively.
Cut-
Cut is the human contribution to a gemstone’s appeal. A good
cut is what tells apart a gem from rough crystal. The gemstone should have a
proportionate shape. A gem with a pavilion too shallow or too deep looses its appeal.
The cut or the shape of the gemstone should be such that it pleasingly displays
its hue across all facets and on the face of the gem making the gem come alive
with color.
Clarity-
All natural gemstones tend to have characteristic inclusions
that form along with the gem in the womb of the earth. These inclusions define
the personality of the gem. The inclusions can be needles, crystals, fissures, voids,
tiny pockets of liquid trapped inside, mineral impurities or others. In the
most valuable gemstones category (emerald, ruby, and sapphire), these
inclusions more or less are accepted. Although, gems without inclusions or with
eye clean clarity are usually more valuable. As a general rule for all
gemstones, lesser the inclusions, higher the price.
About the Author
Nidhi Nangia is a writer for gemstones and jewelry working with www.angara.com, an on-line jewelry firm that has a fine collection of diamond and gemstone jewelry.
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