Your Guide To Gemstones

Everything you need to know before your next purchase!

Be it a dash of colour, a glimmer of radiance or a touch of sentiment, gemstones are a jeweller’s way of adding a little more meaning to their creations while carefully elevating their appeal.

Historically, gemstones have been used for thousands of years; their colour, hardness, shine and rarity made them appealing to many. And adding to their appeal are the many narratives associated with them across the world. Be it the concept of Navratna, where each of the nine stones represents a planet, or Birthstones of the zodiac that is followed in the West, there is plenty of lure to be found.

While they are rich in stories, there are some gemstones that are more commonly known than others, namely - Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire. However, there are hundreds of other gemstones, previously known as “semi-precious” that are now called “Fine Gemstones”; acknowledging the fact that some rare fine gemstones, such as Aquamarine or Tourmalines. These commands a much higher per-carat price than an average precious stone.

Gemstone Structures:

Another factor to know about is the anatomy of the gemstone itself. There are a many cut types, each bringing out the colour well!

A coloured gemstone is the naturally occurring crystalline form of a mineral. Depending on the gemstone's crystalline structure, it can be transparent, translucent or opaque. To bring out the best of the gemstone’s colour, there are a multitude of different cut types:

Ranging from the best-known faceted cut type to the buff-top cabochon special mixed cuts, where the top of the stone is a cabochon and the bottom is faceted, there are many variations of cut types.

There are also gemstone beads in many shapes and styles available, as well as flat-cut gemstone slices, and full three-dimensional objects.

The cut displays the gem’s inherent beauty. The most common cut type of gemstones is the faceted-cut:

So there you have it. Be it a pop of colour or a bit of sparkle that is culturally enriched, gemstones are a wonderful way to ensure your jewellery is laden with a kind of beauty whose significance is simply spectacular.

After all, jewellery itself is a special investment, but when encrusted with gemstones that have their own story to tell, they are even more special!

Everything you need to know before your next purchase!

Everything you need to know before your next purchase!

Everything you need to know before your next purchase!

Everything you need to know before your next purchase!

Everything you need to know before your next purchase!

Everything you need to know before your next purchase!