"Diamond jewelry and colored gemstone jewelry"

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Look around our site and be amazed at the gems we carry (diamonds, rubies, sapphires, ect.) in unique designs at great prices.

To help you with your purchase of gemstone jewelry and diamond jewelry we have divided the site into pages for: ♥ earrings- you will find both diamond earrings and gemstone earrings or a combination of diamond and gemstone earrings, ♥ necklaces- there we list our fantastic and estate diamond necklaces, ♥ sapphires- we list on this page genuine sapphire necklaces (sapphire bead necklaces) created with gold clasps, ♥ rubies- here we feature our genuine classic ruby bead necklaces or ruby necklaces ♥ bracelets- this is our bracelet collection featuring a blue sapphire bracelets and diamond bracelets. This page features our affordable estate collection of diamond bracelets. ♥ Our gem jewelry page features a bracelet created with multi color sapphires, a multi colored gemstone necklace and a variety of gemstone jewelry. ♥ Finally, do not forget to visit our special priced jewelry page were you can find fine jewelry at great prices.

To further help our customers we have written a tutorial on gemstones below. We believe in educating our customer you will find tutorials in almost every page.

The Four C's of Colored Gemstones

The four C's of colored gems (rubies, emeralds, topaz, sapphires, etc.) is color, color, color, and color! Keep this in mind when purchasing gem jewelry. The finer and the rarer the color, the less impact cutting, clarity and carat weight will have on the value of the gem. When we speak about color we are not just talking about hue. We are talking about the type of hue. As a general rule the closer a stone's color is to the pure spectral hue (pure red, to pure violet) the better the color is considered to be and the rarer and more valuable the stone. For Example, if we consider a blue stone, the purer the blue color the better the color. When we look at a stone we look for a lack of undertones (tint). In the case of pure blue we look for a stone having no undertones (tint) of any other color such as green, red, gray, or black. Unfortunately, there is no such a thing in nature as a perfectly pure color. All colored stones have their color modified by distinctive undertones. In describing color we often refer to these factors:

The cut of the stone can also affect the price. Aside from the practicality of the stone's cut shape the cut of the stone can significantly reduce the vividness and alter the depth of color. How to determine if the cut of a stone is good? This is simple, when you examine a colored stone that looks lively to your eyes and has good color--not to dark and not too pale-- you can assume the cut is good. If the stone's color is poor, even if the stone was cut improperly, one can assume the basic material was poor.

As with diamonds, colored gems are measured in carats except for pearls and coral. Normally the greater the weight, the larger the stone the greater the value per carat.

Finally, we must consider clarity. Clarity refers to the absence of internal flaws or inclusions. Flawlessness in colored stones is even rarer than in diamonds. However, unlike in diamonds flawlessness of color stones depends on the color of the stone. Light, pastel colored stones will require better clarity because flaws are more visible. In darker toned stones the flaws may not be as important a variable because they are masked by the depth of color. The type and placement of the flaws are more important considerations. For example, a large crack on the surface of the stone will actually weaken a stone and/or can break light continuity. This light discontinuity can cause an iridescent effect that could detract from the stone's beauty. But a fracture positioned in and unobtrusive part of the stone will have a minimal effect on its durability and even on its beauty. However, any flaw you find on a stone could be an opportunity to bargain for the price. However, some flaws actually help a gemologist or jeweler to identify a stone. In some cases, the presence of a particular flaw may provide positive identification of the exact variety or origin, and actually cause an increase in the per-carat value.

We hope this tutorial helps you with your purchase of diamond jewelry, gemstone jewelry and fine state jewelry. If you have any questions before purchasing diamond jewelry or gemstone jewelry from our site please do not hesitate to contact us. Thanks.