Most people do not buy a gemstone by itself; usually, the gemstone is already mounted onto jewelry for purchase.
Color
For gemstones, the most important “C” in determining value is color. The most valued gemstones are those with bright, vivid, and rich colors. The same color should be saturated throughout the entire stone. Although personal preferences may tend toward muted colors or colors within hues, those gems are usually less highly valued.
BrightDiamond.com offers gemstone jewelry with bright colors and good, even saturation.
Clarity
Most gemstones contain at least some inclusions. Flawless gemstones of any size
large enough for a center stone in a piece of jewelry are extremely rare. Instead,
clarity expectations depend on the gem and sometimes provide proof of their
natural origin. For example, emeralds are generally expected to have inclusions
that are visible to the eye, while topaz should be “eye-clean.”
BrightDiamond.com offers jewelry set with gemstones that are either “eye-clean”
or lightly-to-moderately included.
Cut
The cut of a gemstone mainly affects its color and size. A good cut will showcase
a gem’s brilliant color and maximize its size while hiding its inclusions.
Light will reflect evenly off the facets of the gem. A cut that is too deep
will make the stone’s color appear too dark, while a cut that is too shallow
will dull the color.
Carat
Gemstones are measured by weight in carats, but carat weight is not a good indication
of size since densities differ by gem. BrightDiamond.com offers the dimensions
of a gem in millimeters as seen set in jewelry to help you understand the size
of the gem.
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