God's Bounty to Man : Colored Gemstone Jewelry

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 sapphire 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