When we talk of jewelry, we are more often talking of special stones or minerals. Gold, silver, copper, and diamond are among the most sought after stones and minerals used for jewelry. However, this does not mean that they are the only used minerals. The stones such as diamonds belong to a unique category of stones commonly referred to as gemstones. In this category, diamonds tends to be the most expensive ones, however, those who cannot afford the diamond or simply don't want them, then the fine gemstone jewelry collection is quite wide, and the buyers need tips in buying these jewelry.
The main consideration is the color characteristics of the stone. There are three aspects of gemstone color; the hue, saturation and the tone. The hue describes the stone's primary color and can be described as a tint or a shade of blue, red or any other color.
The most commonly used tips for customers are the 4Cs; color, clarity, cut and carat. This is applicable mostly for diamonds, but is also used for most other colored gemstones. These are the characteristics that the jewelers used when selecting the gems and one will hardly fail through these criteria. However, it must still be known that grading is not usually uniform.
It is a term that describes the presence or absence of flaws on the gem surface or inside. It is not easy to find a flawless stone and is therefore very expensive. Other than diamond, the value of other gemstones is not much affected by these flaws except when the inclusions and minerals can affect its durability. The flaws can be seen from through a magnifying glass or microscope.
As such, the tip when choosing a colored gem is giving more attention to the different color characteristics. Generally, it should not be too light or too dark. The best ones are those that are brighter, rich, intense, and pure with more vivid colors. This can be easily seen by looking at them against a white surface under different light conditions.
In addition to this, the carat weight also means a lot. The weight is measured in carat and 1 carat is equivalent to 0.2 grams. Generally, the higher the stone weight, the more it costs. Generally, the weight is determined by your budget and the clients are always advised to consider the good colored gems that have a nice cut and clarity instead of spending more in buying larger gems that have less appealing colors, cut and clarity.
The other important tip is the treatment or enhancement used. The enhancement is done improve the appearance in terms of its color and clarity and may also enhance durability. It may be done by oiling, dying, heating, waxing, bleaching or irradiating among other methods. As such, determine if it is natural or treated and if treated then determine the method used. Determine if special care is required and if the treatment affects its durability.
The last consideration to have in mind is the enhancement or treatment. The natural gems are more attractive and tend to cost more. However, if the gemstone is treated or enhance, then try to find out the method of treatment used, and if the treatment is temporary or permanent and if there is any special care required.
The main consideration is the color characteristics of the stone. There are three aspects of gemstone color; the hue, saturation and the tone. The hue describes the stone's primary color and can be described as a tint or a shade of blue, red or any other color.
The most commonly used tips for customers are the 4Cs; color, clarity, cut and carat. This is applicable mostly for diamonds, but is also used for most other colored gemstones. These are the characteristics that the jewelers used when selecting the gems and one will hardly fail through these criteria. However, it must still be known that grading is not usually uniform.
It is a term that describes the presence or absence of flaws on the gem surface or inside. It is not easy to find a flawless stone and is therefore very expensive. Other than diamond, the value of other gemstones is not much affected by these flaws except when the inclusions and minerals can affect its durability. The flaws can be seen from through a magnifying glass or microscope.
As such, the tip when choosing a colored gem is giving more attention to the different color characteristics. Generally, it should not be too light or too dark. The best ones are those that are brighter, rich, intense, and pure with more vivid colors. This can be easily seen by looking at them against a white surface under different light conditions.
In addition to this, the carat weight also means a lot. The weight is measured in carat and 1 carat is equivalent to 0.2 grams. Generally, the higher the stone weight, the more it costs. Generally, the weight is determined by your budget and the clients are always advised to consider the good colored gems that have a nice cut and clarity instead of spending more in buying larger gems that have less appealing colors, cut and clarity.
The other important tip is the treatment or enhancement used. The enhancement is done improve the appearance in terms of its color and clarity and may also enhance durability. It may be done by oiling, dying, heating, waxing, bleaching or irradiating among other methods. As such, determine if it is natural or treated and if treated then determine the method used. Determine if special care is required and if the treatment affects its durability.
The last consideration to have in mind is the enhancement or treatment. The natural gems are more attractive and tend to cost more. However, if the gemstone is treated or enhance, then try to find out the method of treatment used, and if the treatment is temporary or permanent and if there is any special care required.
