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Since time immemorial, gemstones have been fancied by one and all, not just for their striking color but also for their aesthetic value and significance. A gemstone or gem is a stunning piece of mineral, which is cut and polished finely to be used in jewelry or other adornments. These stones are found virtually in every possible color imaginable to humans. Gemstones inculcate fine jewelry with a natural radiance. From wedding and engagement rings, earrings, to bracelets and pendants gemstone lends an alluring visual effect to every piece of jewelry and complements all precious metals pleasingly well. They are a suitable alternative to diamonds, as they too serve as a remarkable symbol to mark special occasions. Certain gemstones are explicitly acknowledged as birthstones for every month of the year and to commemorate particular wedding anniversaries, thus have become perfect jewelry presents for the respective events.

There are however some crucial characteristics that are considered when assessing a precious gemstone:


Gemstone Attribute:

Gemstone Clarity

Every gemstone has a certain amount of inclusions in form of clouds, minerals wisps, and un-crystallized carbon. The less number of inclusions within the gemstone relatively marks to higher quality and value of the stone.

Every gemstone has a certain amount of inclusions in form of clouds, minerals wisps, and un-crystallized carbon. The less number of inclusions within the gemstone relatively marks to higher quality and value of the stone.

Type
Meaning
Type I
Gemstones with very little or no inclusions.
Type II
Gemstones with very little or no inclusions.
Type III
Gemstones with most inclusions.

Gemstone Color

Gemstone is defined mostly by its color or what is also known as its tone and hue. Color of a gemstone particularly is that attribute which decides the value or the worth of the gemstone. Certain gemstones are globally preferred and enjoy popularity in crafting fine jewelry. Though some gemstones come in a variety of colors, others come only in one or two colors at the most. The most admired gemstones color are however Red, Blue, and Green.

Red is one of the most fashionable gemstone color and as very few minerals display this color, it is valuable and expensive. Ruby is perhaps the most sought after red gemstone around the globe. Blue gemstones are also popular and at the same time can be very pricey. Some popular blue gemstones are Sapphires, Blue Topaz, and Tanzanite. In the green gemstone category Emeralds most likely are popular and expensive. Emeralds have a deep rich green tone that no other gemstone in the world has. While shopping for gemstones, one should initially understand how the color is rated and if the color would inversely affect the price or value of the stone.

Gemstone Carat

Usually precious stones are measured in Millimeter (mm) but at times very small size gemstones that are used as chips in a jewelry piece are measured by their total carat weight (TCW). So instead of giving the measurement of each individual small stone, it is given as total weight of all the chips together. It should also be noted that a gemstone is much larger in carat weight before it is cut. This is due to the fact that a lot of unwanted material (like inclusions or blemishes) are eliminated to get a much higher quality striking stone.

Gemstone Cut

Perhaps one of the most important attribute while buying a gemstone is its cut and different cutting styles suit different gems. A superior cut enhances the brilliance of the stone and also its ability to reflect light evenly. Gemstones are usually cut to augment the quintessence of the stone or to fit adequately in a particular setting. A stone’s cut is usually measured on a five-tier rating scale that ranges from excellent, very good, good, fair, and poor.


Fascinating Diamonds® Gemstone Jewelry:

At Fascinating Diamonds® we aspire to present our customer’s with one of a kind jewelry. We take immense pride in showcasing our colossal gemstone engagement rings collection, where each jewelry piece is crafted with intricate design of utmost perfection. We have incorporated gemstones as side stones in bridal set rings, earrings, and pendants, as they augment the look of the center stone immaculately well. Our Gemstone jewelry is highlighted with most popular and widely-admired stones like orange, pink, and blue sapphire, ruby, and emerald.

Blue Sapphire

Blue Sapphire

One of the most sought-after stone on the planet, the Legendary Sapphire, has created much enigma for itself than any other gemstone till date. The charismatic gemstone has derived its name from the Latin word “Sapphirus”, Greek word “Sappheiros”, and Sanskrit word “Sanipryam” which means “The Blue Stone”. Since time immemorial Sapphire is also regarded as one of the hardest precious gemstone, as it is rated 9 on the Moh’s scale of mineral hardness and stands just second to Diamonds and which says all for its preciousness. It is possibly one of the most valued stone around the globe, for its sheer beauty, appeal, and durability. This enchanting gemstone is the birthstone of the September born and hence holds innumerable beneficial factors for them. This magnetic rock gives promising results for people, who are born under the zodiac signs Virgo, Capricorn, Aries, and Libra. From the age old times Sapphire is considered to be the symbol of cosmos, a sentinel of innocence, bestowal of genuineness, aficionado of good health, and guardian of virtue. This Blue birthstone is far believed to bring gifts of joy, inner peace, and also holds an incredibly powerful trans-formative energy that works promptly and drastically. Identified to be the royal stone of wisdom and learning, its pure blue rays bring rational acuity and fuller understanding of self. The ever mounting popularity of this royal stone has fascinated famous personalities like Kate Middleton, Penelope Cruz, Elizabeth Hurley, and Victoria Beckham who find the iconic bauble of this regal stone in fashion and have been seen wearing blue sapphire rings, earrings and neck pieces bring it under the spot light.

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Pink Sapphire

Pink Sapphire

Feminine aura and subtle yet vibrant pinkish hues of Pink Sapphire without a doubt most appeals to ladies of all age and generation. But this rich pink gemstone has a magnetism of its own that attracts people and blinds mind, body and soul. The legendary Sapphire though most know worldwide as a blue stone and also taking in the fact that it’s very name “Sapphire” is derived from the Latin word “Sapphirus” which literally means “blue stone”, this stone exists in variation of colors like rich hues of pink, orange, purple, green, and even yellow. This magnetic rock gives promising results for people, who are born under the zodiac signs Virgo, Capricorn, Aries, and Libra. From the age old times Sapphire is considered to be the symbol of cosmos, a sentinel of innocence, bestowal of genuineness, aficionado of good health, and guardian of virtue. The contrasting shades of the gemstones actually affect an individual’s life in certain unbelievable ways. The everlasting sparkle of pink sapphire is emitted naturally due to its richness and royalty and thus it is believed to clarity to mind and also self-mastery. It also helps also helps the emotional body through the different phases of life, stimulating the emotions of love. These fine traits of this prosperous and majestic gemstone make it a brilliant choice when incorporated in the crafting of jewelry. Well admired by celebrities like Nicole Richie, Reese Witherspoon, Amber Heard, and Christina Ricci a pink sapphire engagement ring is classy as they showcase an accent of crisp fashion and decisive style statement.

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Gemstones : Agate, Alexandrite, Almandine, Amazonite, Amethyst, Ametrine, Andesine, Andradite, Aquamarine, Aventurine