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Gemstone Guide
Adorn yourself with a piece of Gemstone Jewelry and add colorful significance and precious delicacy to your overall look. Gemstone jewelry is not only eye-catching and attractive, but it is also unique, being imbued with meaning. Believed by many cultures to hold unique and almost supernatural qualities and characteristics, gemstones have been used in protective amulets, bracelets, rings and necklaces for centuries. Gemstones have also come to represent specific milestone occasions such as anniversaries and birthdays. Ranging from vivid and ornate to simple and traditional, gemstone jewelry is versatile, youthful and always tells a story.
Gemstone Jewelry Buying Basics
While gemstones were once a sign of wealth and status, modern technology has made them available to the general public. The gemstone industry is now an international industry; however, most people don’t know enough to understand the difference between a low quality and a high quality stone. Unlike diamond jewelry, gemstone quality benchmarks have yet to been standardized. Nevertheless, most agree that a quality gemstone is distinguished by its carat weight, its color, its clarity and its cut.
Gemstone Carat Weight
Gemstones follow the same standardized weighing system as diamonds: the diamond carat. The carat is equal to 2 grams, or 1/150th of an ounce and specifically measures density rather than size. This means that denser gemstones are inherently more valuable than those with a lower density.
Gemstone Color
The color of a gemstone is really its calling card. When evaluating a gemstone’s color it’s important to note the richness of the color, or conversely, its transparency; the unity of its color; and the intensity of its color. The richer the color, the more unified the color, and the more intense, the more valuable the gemstone will be.
Gemstone Clarity
Like diamonds, gemstones are created in nature by nature and are graced by nature’s footprint. Small traces of minerals, air pockets and tiny fissures, which are also referred to as inclusions, can be found in every natural gemstone. Depending on the gemstone, inclusions may or may not affect the appearance or durability of the stone. So take care to check well before you make your purchase.
Gemstone Cut
Gemstones can be cut in a variety of different ways. Again, due to the variety of gemstones, certain gemstones lend themselves better to cuts that create a light reflecting prism, and others are better fit for smooth spherical cuts or unique carvings. However, no matter what the gemstone, the quality of the cut affects the quality of the stone.
Gemstone Jewelry Symbolism
Gemstone Bracelets, Gemstone Rings, Gemstone Pendants and Gemstone Necklaces may commemorate special occasions, strengthen one’s inner spirit or symbolize a particular value. Emerald, for example, is the official May birthstone, the Taurus Zodiac gemstone, the traditional 35 year anniversary gemstone and in Chakra mysticism, the emerald is believed to help heal the heart.
More Information
To learn more about gemstones and Gemstone Jewelry, please visit our learning center pages where you’ll find educational articles about Gemstone Grading, Gemstone Occasions, Gemstone Types, Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings and more.
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Learning Center
Gemstone Learning Center
- Gemstone Characteristics
- Gemstones A-Z
- Gemstone Occasions
- Gemstone Certifications
- Gemstone Enhancement
- Gemstone Care
Diamond Learning Center
- The 4 Cs
- Diamond Cut
- Diamond Color
- Diamond Clarity
- Diamond Shape
- Carat Weight
- Diamond Certification
- How to Read Diamond Grading Report
- Diamond Care
Jewelry Learning Center
- Engagement Rings
- Wedding Rings
- Anniversary Rings
- Ring Size Guide
- Earrings
- Necklaces
- Pendants
- Bracelets
Gemstone Jewelry
Perhaps the most captivating element of gemstone jewelry is its capacity for versatility in both color and style. Gemstones are available in a seemingly endless array of shades and hues. They can also hold multiple meanings for those who adorn themselves in this kind of jewelry. Just for a taste of the colors offered in gemstone jewelry, rubies offer a choice of lovely colors on the red scale, ranging from a delicate light pink to bold blood red; emeralds range from subtle pale green to grass green, occasionally with yellow or blue overtones; and sapphires can be found in cornflower blue, violet purple, canary yellow, forest green, white, colorless, hot pink, mandarin orange, earthy brown, and many more gemstones in fabulous colors.
Gemstone jewelry provides the wearer with an air of intrigue, color, and glow. Whether it's a pair of Gemstone Earrings to frame the face, Gemstone Necklaces or pendants to call attention to the base of the neck, or Gemstone Rings to add a dash of color to your look, gemstone jewelry is certainly an exquisite option for flattering accessories made of precious stones. In addition, as many gemstones also serve as Birthstones, gemstone jewelry may be a fantastic personalized Gift Idea as well. To find out more about birthstones and gemstones, have a look at our Gemstone Learning Center.
The wide range of top quality gemstone jewelry available on Zoara provides an irresistible selection of stylized gemstones in a multitude of shapes, colors, and sizes, all set in the finest Precious Metals. The Zoara gemstone jewelry collection combines style and grace, offering a wonderful way to accent any ensemble.
For more information about Gemstone Jewelry and more products such as Wedding Rings and Engagement Rings, please visit our Learning Center.
