Gem Gift Stone
Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:21:35 +0000
Birthstone jewelry makes a perfect gift. There's no worrying about whether the color is right or if the size is correct. Rings can easily be sized up one or two sizes or down at the local jeweler. Many online jewelry stores offer rings in several sizes and even show you how to measure for the correct size.
Jewelry doesn't have to be horrendously expensive if you know where to shop. How about a one carat diamond ring for just a bit more than $200.00? Don't think that's possible? Well it is when the diamonds are set in sterling silver instead of platinum, or white gold, and there are 168 diamonds adding up to a total weight of one carat instead of 3 or 4 bigger diamonds.
If bracelets are more your type of gift, surprise her with an emerald bracelet of nearly seven carats set in vermeil (gold overlaid on silver) for less than $200. The bracelet is a basket weave setting allowing more light to interplay and bounce off the emeralds highlighting their intense green color.
When on the hunt for jewelry bargains, shopping at a reliable jeweler, whether offline or online is important to make sure you receive the quality you've paid for. Buying second hand birthstones or birthstone jewelry from an auction site, or in person at a second hand shop or pawn shop is risky. Many times only a certified gemologist is able to separate the real birthstones from the imposters.
Seeing a foil backed gemstone or a closed back setting is a dead giveaway that the stones are glass rather than real. However some of the more brilliant crystals don't require either the foil backing for their brilliance and are often set in open pronged settings.
Doublets
Colored gemstones are valued on their color and size. The deeper the color and closer to the spectral hue -- the color you see in a rainbow -- the more valuable. Since most jewelry is viewed from the top of the stone, placing a deeply hued slice of the same gemstone on topic of a paler gemstone infuses the entire gem with a deeper color. For example: beryl, the mineral emeralds are made of, comes in shades of pale yellow to dark green (as well as red but that's another story). A slice of grass green beryl on top of a pale yellow faceted stone makes the entire stone look greener. The slice is easily hidden by the cut of the stone. In fact unless you know the doublet is there it's difficult to spot.
Nearly every gemstone, including opals, can be faked with a doublet. The gemstone is real so testing methods won't show it to be a fraud. The value can be completely misrepresented.
Synthetics
Many gemstones, especially the more expensive ones, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds can be created in a lab at a much lesser cost than natural stones. There is nothing wrong with a synthetic gemstone as long as it's not misrepresented as a natural gemstone. It's difficult to tell the difference even for a jeweler. Most lab created stones are without any flaws and are nearly perfectly colored. Lab stones created to intentionally be sold as natural are created with flaws and imperfections. Most synthetic stones are created in the United States, transported to the Far East, sold in the Far East because that's where most rubies and sapphires are mined and sold and then imported back to the United States or to Europe.
Simulated Stones
Stimulated stones are not made of the same chemical composition as natural stones. Simulated pearls are not pearls at all for example but usually plastic or mother of pearl over plastic. Cubic zirconia stones are sold as simulated diamonds and when colored as simulated rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Again this is perfectly fine as long as the stones aren't misrepresented as being the real deal.
False Categorization
Certain stones are associated with certain colors: topaz is yellow or blue, amethysts are purple, emeralds are green, rubies are red, and sapphires are blue. However there are many gemstones that come in a variety of colors. And that's great if you have your heart set on blue gemstones, for example, but can't afford sapphires. Blue topaz is available at a more budget minded cost. If you love rubies, which can be very expensive, you may be able to afford garnets which are less expensive.
The problem is when the less expensive stone is sold as the more expensive stone. Another take on this is to rename the less expensive stone as a variety of the more expensive stone. Below are a few such examples:
Arkansas diamond is quartz
Matura diamond is zircon
Evening emerald is peridot
Oriental emerald is green sapphire
Slocum opal is plastic
Majorca Pearls are plastic
Australian ruby is garnet
Water sapphire is iolet
Madeira topaz is citrine quartz
Shopping at an established online jewelry shop with a strong reputation is critical. A beautiful bracelet with gemstones graduating from yellow to pink to orange accented with white gemstones should be labeled as sapphires and zircons (which is a natural gemstone not to be confused with cubic zirconias) not as some sort of colored diamonnette bracelet.
A beautiful ring with a large yellow stone surrounded by multi colored gems is actually a 7.45 ct center Citrine stone surrounded by tsavorites, rubies, and sapphires. It shouldn't be misrepresented as a yellow topaz ring surrounded by emeralds, rubies, and sapphires.
Birthstone jewelry is a nearly perfect gift. Know what you're getting and get what you pay for.
You will be surprised on the popularity of gold aquamarine rings. In many instances these types of rings are relatively inexpensive and they give the right message you want to give. Many men are switching to these types for many different reasons. For one thing, they are a lot more affordable than other gold rings and they look nicer as well. Having this for that special someone in your life is what is going to give you the reaction you want. Some reasons why gold aquamarine is in are:
1. Genuine Gem- You get a genuine ring from paying the inexpensive rates that they are being sold at. You would not think that you are going to get a good deal out of it, but closer inspection of the rings, you can tell that they are genuine and real. You can impress anyone you want with a ring like that. When you are looking for the right one to get for that special person in your life, going with this type of ring is going to be your best bet.
2. 14 Karat Gold- Not only are you getting a genuine gem, you are also getting a ring that is set in 14K gold. This is not gold plated but actual real gold. When you have a ring that is that perfect and you give it away, you are giving someone a very special gift. It is always nice when you get a gift that is not going to stain your finger green after a week wearing it. This will also open a lot of other doors too.
3. Different Colors- The great thing about having a ring such as this is that they come in many different colors. Because the stone is a gem, you have the option to make it from a variety of different colors. Some might choose their birthstone while others might choose a color that is going to go well with a certain fancy outfit that they already own. When you have the option to change, you will be able to be a lot happier in your choices. Keeping the colors variable are going to give the right look they were looking for in the first place and allow for the right to choose not be a problem at all.
The gold rings that you choose are going to be ones that are going to give that little extra to what you want them to say. Whether this is an anniversary or a wedding engagement, you have an option of choosing the best over something that cannot measure up that well. In many instances, making the choice of the gold is the better one. You are going to allow for the person on the receiving end to feel a lot more joy had they not received it at all. You have many options that are going to allow you to have a fun time on any of your dates with your spouse or girlfriend. You will most definitely going to receive positive feedback if you have followed all the right steps to everything.
Looking aquamarine rings engagement? You can find a range of that as well at goldaquamarinerings.com.
