Colorful choice in gemstone jewelry like sapphire, emerald, ruby, tanzanite, aquamarine, citrine, and diamond.
It is not necessary for you to be a gemstone lover and an obsessive learned jeweler or gemologist at the same time. For man, colored gemstone jewelry is like a portal of wealth, relief, serene calmness. He admires the physical beauty and color of the jewelry. However, it is not possible for him to have a solid foundation of a practical gemological knowledge.
Simultaneously, a gemstone collector is able to truly appreciate the whole jewelry collection. He/She should possess a strong hold on basic gemology. Nevertheless, a novice can learn certain stone specifications. This includes information about color, texture, and size used as design elements.
Gemological attributes always fascinate gemstone jewelry admirers. This article answers many queries as price guide: a total comparison of gemstone jewelry price range for a given type of stone. There can be a possibility of a same attribute, like color, compared within different types of gemstones. However, having distinct quality and price differences. Price guides can re really useful to avoid mistakes, only if, following steps are followed:
• Deciding Color: The color wished in a particular gem should be decided, followed with a list of that particularly colored gemstones. For instance, you decide on an emerald green ring, earring, or pendant. If price becomes exorbitant, a similarly hued gemstone can always be preferred. Like, inspite of a ring studded with emerald, a green sapphire ring would serve the purpose. Other options can be-tsavorite garnet, chrome tourmaline, or green tourmaline.
• Price Comparison: An easy-to-go-through price chart can be chalked out. A relative cost comparison would show that green tsavorite would be the most expensive (but still, much more affordable than emerald). Then come chrome tourmaline and finally the most preferred in the cost criteria come green emerald earrings, for example.
• Availability Quotient: Price is also altered if there are shipping or courier charges added to the actual cost of the jewelry product, in case of distant shopping. Therefore, it is suggested that if there is an easy availability of the chosen gemstone jewelry. The green sapphire earrings chosen can be bought from a local jeweler or from a trusted online retailer. Both can provide authenticity certificates from premium gemological societies.
• Noteworthy Price Range: One needs to be very careful and rigid in choosing a quality stone. Since a wide price difference in a given stone would actually require it. It is suggested to spend time carefully in learning about the stone and find any subtle differences in quality and appearance.
• Read the gem's profile carefully: Considering individuality, a particular gemstone's background study is required. This includes something about the stone, related history, mythology which enhances its value to be worn.
Giving an overview about the jewelry trends in fashion on individual gemstones makes this a table below come handy for jewelry purchasing.
Family - Beryl
Popular Name - Aquamarine
Color(s) - Pastel blue to medium deep blue
Brilliance - Very Good
Wearability - Good
Availability - Good
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Family - Beryl
Popular Name - Emerald
Color(s) - Yellow-green to blue green
Brilliance - Fair to good
Wearability - Fair to good
Availability - Very fine Colombian: rare; others: good
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Family - Corundum
Popular Name - Ruby
Color(s) - Red to bluish or purplish red to yellow-red
Brilliance - Fair to good
Wearability - Excellent
Availability - Fine, natural color: rare; others: good
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Family - Corundum
Popular Name - Blue Sapphire
Color(s) - Brightly blue to inky blue
Brilliance - Good
Wearability - Excellent
Availability - Natural color, Burmese and Kashmir: rare; others: good
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Family - Corundum
Popular Name - Pink sapphire
Color(s) - Light to very dark pink (almost red)
Brilliance - Good
Wearability - Excellent
Availability - Good in sizes under 1 ct
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Family - Corundum
Popular Name - Yellow Sapphire
Color(s) - Yellow (most are heat-treated; natural yellow usually less brilliant)
Brilliance - Good
Wearability - Excellent
Availability - Large: poor; others: fair
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Family - Quartz
Popular Name - Citrine
Color(s) - Yellow to yellow brown
Brilliance - Good
Wearability - Good
Availability - Good
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Family - Zoisite
Popular Name - Tanzanite (blue-violet)
Color(s) - Strong blue to weak violet, blue-violet
Brilliance - Good
Wearability - Poor for rings
Availability - Good
Article Source: http://sapphire-pendant.blogspot.com/2009/11/god-bounty-to-man-colored-gemstone.html
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