Saturday, July 25, 2015

The Buying Tips: The Fine Gemstone Jewelry Buying Guide

By Olive Pate


When we talk of jewelry, we are more often talking of special stones or minerals. Gold, silver, copper, and diamond are among the most sought after stones and minerals used for jewelry. However, this does not mean that they are the only used minerals. The stones such as diamonds belong to a unique category of stones commonly referred to as gemstones. In this category, diamonds tends to be the most expensive ones, however, those who cannot afford the diamond or simply don't want them, then the fine gemstone jewelry collection is quite wide, and the buyers need tips in buying these jewelry.

With several types of gemstones in the market, a buyer needs some tips to help them get the right jewelry at the right price. The different types of stones also mean different colors, and color is perhaps the most important aspect in making your choice. Generally, the color of a given gemstone will determine 50%-70% of its market value. The color aspect is determined by its hue, tone and the saturation.

As for the hue, the focus is on its base color (shade or tint). The intensity of the base color is described by saturation and the tone is the description for the color depth. Generally, too light or too dark gemstones are not the best ones, instead, choose the one that has a bright, rich, intense and pure color that is also vivid.

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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