Types of Gemstones

Gemstones are basically minerals / mineral stones which are cut & polished in the most refined form so that they assume the grace of a precious stone. These gemstones are then used to adorn various jewelry.

Major types of gemstones that we have come accross include Diamonds, Sapphire, Emerald, Amethyst, Topaz & Ruby.

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Semi-precious stones range in price based on size, quality and authenticity. Semi-precious stones are lab treated to enhance color and remove flaws, and these are correspondingly less expensive. For loose semi-precious stones, prices can range from a few US Dollars (USD) to several hundred depending on the size and quality.

Various Colors in which the precious stones are commonly seen include:

Diamonds: White Diamonds, Black Diamonds, Blue Diamonds
Emerald: Green Emerald
Sapphire: Blue Sapphire
Ruby: Red Ruby
Pearls: White Pearls, Peach Pearls, Black Pearls

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How to buy Gemstones?

Anybody purchasing precious or semi precious stones does expect lasting value for money & genuine business dealing while purchasing gemstones or gemstone jewelry. Here is a quick guide that will help you get value for money & also satisfy your requirements in terms of gemstones, quality & their preciousness.

You can always start by trusting your basic instincts at first. If you do not like its look & cut, color, you may always opt out. Sensory appeal is of prime importance. So, if you dont like the gem, dont buy.

Now come the knowlege about 4 Cs. Just like we have always talked about the 4 Cs for verifying the preciousness of a Diamond i.e. Color, Cut, Clarity & Carat. This is what we must remember about buying any precious or semi-precious gems.

Each gemstone is is judged by its own potential, no one expects an aquamarine to have the same color as a sapphire or an emerald to be as flawless as an aquamarine. But there are a few general rules you can use to judge gemstone quality viz:
- Color
- Cut
- Clarity
- Carat Weight
- Rarity
- Perfect Setting of Stone, in Jewelry
- Treatment of Gemstones

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Birthstones

Importance of Birthstones
Birthstones are the gems that associate you with the month in which you were born. They may be precious stones, such as diamonds, or semi-precious, such as Lapiz Lazuli. In each case they are considered lucky for those who believe in the power of gemstones, healing powers, are heightened during their months.

Primarily these gemstones when worn by the people born in that month, add to the good luck. So they are also called as good luck stones. To help the stars perform in your favour its, important to know which birthstone belongs to your month of birth & what gems suit your astrological stars & their positions.

Birthstone jewelry is very popular in the young generation. Its also important to realize that you need to be very strict about adorning these birthstones. Not only the original birthstone, but also any crystal, reflecting the similar colors of your birthstone can be worn, if your birthstone is un-affordable to you. These crystals will also work the same way, as a birthstone.

Here is a list of birthstones or gemstones, for each month

:: January – Garnet
:: February – Amethyst
:: March – Aquamarine
:: April – Diamond
:: May – Emerald
:: June – Pearl or Alexandrite
:: July – Ruby
:: August – Peridot
:: September – Sapphire
:: October – Opal or Pink Tourmaline
:: November – Topaz
:: December – Turquoise or Blue Zircon

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Gemstones – Special Variety of Semi Precious Stones

Gemstones are very special kind of semi-precious stones. These stones, when cut and polished are used for making jewelry and other ornaments. They are also used for adorning fashionable clothing items. These stones are widely worn with rings, used in pendants and used as birthstones. Their applications are numerous. But, their primary objective is one , i.e., decoration or adornment. According to the gemologists, the properties of gemstones differ according to their chemical composition. Let's know more about the various varieties of this fabulous semi-precious stone.

If some astrologers are to be believed, the gemstones are not only adornment items, but they considerably influence the human intellect and fate. Apart from this, various scientific studies have also revealed the fact that these stones exert influence on human psychology and bodily processes. However, there are hundreds of varieties of gemstones available at present, but the most popular types are as mentioned under:

1) Agate Stone: Agate is a fibrous variety of the silica, chiefly chalcedony. It is distinguished by its fine-grains and bright color. Its popular types include blue, green, Indian, Kentucky and moss. This stone is believed to cure insomnia, augment strength, protect against potential dangers and provide a healthy life.

2) Amethyst Stone: It is a violet variety of quartz, commonly used in jewelry. Its main characteristics include its purple color and multiple shades like Rosed France, Siberian, etc. Amethyst stone is mostly used for adorning expensive jewelry. The features of this stone may vary from region to region. In other words, the amethyst stone found in one place is not necessarily alike in all respect to that found in some other place.

3) Gold Stone: These semi-precious stones are found in colors like blue, pink, green, white and so. But, the most common color of this stone is reddish-brown. There is absolutely no cleft on the surface of gold stones. The primary characteristics of this stone are its ductility and malleability. They are mainly found in South Africa, Canada, U.S., Australia and in some African lands.

4) Moonstone: It is a very popular type of gemstone. In scientific language it is called potassium aluminum silicate. Its name is derived from its quality of reflecting the light internally which creates a visual effect that resembles the moon's surface. This stone comes in a wide array of colors.

5) Quartz Stone: Quartz is found in almost all types of geological environment. Some of its common varieties include onyx, carnelian, flint, jasper and bloodstone. The unique chemical structure of quartz provides it with extra stability and striation.

6) Turquoise Stone: Turquoise is known to eliminate the negativity. Basically, it is a bluish-green mineral of aluminum and copper. It is one of the oldest known gemstones. According to the ancient Persian and Indian manuscripts, turquoise can put a favorable effect on a person's health and destiny. It is mainly found in Iran, the United States, Africa, Australia, Siberia, China, Tibet and Europe.

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