Fine Gemstone Jewelry: The Buying Tips

By Olive Pate


The jewelry market can be challenging particularly for those who are buying them for the first time. To begin with, diamond rings, necklaces and bangles rank as the most valuable fine gemstone jewelry. For those who don't have a taste for diamond and those cannot simply afford one, there are many other gemstones such as Blue Topaz, Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Zircon, Garnet, Corundum, Ruby, Sapphire, Quartz, Spinel, Tourmaline, and Emeralds among several others.

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 saturation on the other hands is its purity or color intensity and the tone represents the color depth and can vary from light to dark. The value increases with color intensity. Other than the color, the second consideration is gem clarity.

When dealing with the colored gems, the color is the most important aspect and it can determine 50% to 70% of its value. The hue, saturation and the tone are the color determinants and depending on them, there are all colors of gems in the market. When looking at color, the buyer need to concentrate on the hue (color shade or tint), saturation (color intensity), and the color tone.

The cut is also another important factor to pay attention to. The cut simply refers to the proportions and symmetry and it affects its overall beauty. Polishing the gem is part of the art, why a larger stone fetch more; the balance must be reached to get a well-polished stone without wasting much of the weight. It goes without saying that the client should go for an ideal cut that has the shape that appeals to the buyer.

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 clue is gemstone cut. As much as possible, the client is advised to always choose the ideal cut gems that have the desired shape. It does not really cost more to get a good cut, but it may add a lot to the gem beauty. The other consideration is the carat weight. This largely depends on the buyer's budget. With a decent budget, it is better to choose an average size gem that has a good looking color, clarity and cut instead of choosing a larger one that means sacrificing the color, clarity and cut.

The last tip is to always ask for the certificate particularly if buying a costly gemstone. It may mean that you have to spend more but it provides the necessary peace of mind. In the certificate, there are details that can help you in comparing different options before the actual purchase.




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