About the Stone
Colored gemstones
Step into the vibrant world of colored gemstones, where nature's palette dazzles with captivating shades. Our journey takes you through the secrets of these precious gems. From the fiery charm of rubies to the calming elegance of sapphires, each gem has a tale to tell. Explore the origins, traits, and the artistry that shapes them into cherished treasures. Whether you're a newcomer or a gem enthusiast, our platform is your guide to uncovering the enchanting beauty and timeless magic of these remarkable jewels.
stone color
What are the factors that influence price on colored gemstones?
The factor that will most affect the value of the stone is color. Because gem color descriptions are so varied and subject to individual perception, GIA developed the Colored Stone Grading System. It helps judge a stone’s color from the most preferred to the least preferred available for its specific species.
About the stone
DIAMOND
Diamond forms under high temperature and pressure conditions that exist only about 100 miles beneath earth's surface. The 4Cs created by GIA are considered the global language of diamond quality. The most important characteristic is the diamond’s "cut" or its symmetry, followed by color and clarity, depending on the stone’s shape.
EMERALD
Emerald is the bluish - green variety of beryl, which includes morganites and aquamarines. In emeralds, expect to see inclusions that dealers like to call "jardín" or garden. The most coveted emeralds come from Colombia and they display bluish green to pure green hues with vivid color saturations.
RUBY
Ruby is the most valuable variety of the "corundum" mineral species. They can command the highest price-per-carat price of any colored stone, especially if their color is categorized as "pigeon blood". Fine rubies glow with intense red in sunlight due to red fluorescence that helps intensify the color.
SAPPHIRE
It is not commonly known that besides blue sapphire and ruby, the corundum family also includes “fancy sapphires.” These sapphires come in a variety of hues such as - violet, green, yellow, orange, pink and purple.