Gemstones are minerals which, when cut and polished, are used to make jewelry. They are generally divided into precious stones, which include diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires, and semi-precious stones. Mining takes place all over the world and it is mostly for commercial purposes. It is not based on value, as many believe, as some semi-precious gemstones are rarer and more expensive than precious stones. Tanzanite is only found in one place in the world, so the rare supply makes it a highly sought after item.
Precious stones are used as symbols of wealth and status all over the globe, contributing to these stones' popularity. In ancient times, certain stones were believed to have specific meanings, and their wear was reserved for certain individuals only. Today, even, things like the diamond engagement ring is used in traditional wedding ceremonies. Royalty used precious stones as status symbols in society.
Semi-precious stones have different meanings. Birthstones are semi-precious or precious stones linked to the month of birth, or to astrological signs.
A lot of stones are believed to give the wearer certain characteristics. These often have influenced people to wear these stones.
Behind each stone, is a skilled cutter who cuts the stone to show the best features of it.
The gemstone trade uses specific terminology to appraise a stone and assess its qualities. These terms are widely used to describe a stone, and will determine the stone's value.
SHAPE: This describes the shape of the stone's outline whether it is oval or round
CUT: This discusses the proportion and symmetry of the stone.
FACETING: This discusses the stone's small, flat, faces.
Gemstones are described in 'carats', a measure of their weight. The larger and less common a stone is, the more valuable it is. Other qualities, such as color and saturation are important in determining a stone's value.
The word carat comes from the Greek word 'keration', which refers to the shape of the seedpods of the carob tree. These seeds are uniform in weight and were used as a measurement standard.
In 1920, the metric carat was adopted as the international standard. One carat is a fifth of a gram.
The cut of the stone is what makes it sparkle, and it is for their sparkle that gemstones are valued. Ever since ancient times, gemstones have been used in jewelry and prized for the beauty they possess.
Precious stones are used as symbols of wealth and status all over the globe, contributing to these stones' popularity. In ancient times, certain stones were believed to have specific meanings, and their wear was reserved for certain individuals only. Today, even, things like the diamond engagement ring is used in traditional wedding ceremonies. Royalty used precious stones as status symbols in society.
Semi-precious stones have different meanings. Birthstones are semi-precious or precious stones linked to the month of birth, or to astrological signs.
A lot of stones are believed to give the wearer certain characteristics. These often have influenced people to wear these stones.
Behind each stone, is a skilled cutter who cuts the stone to show the best features of it.
The gemstone trade uses specific terminology to appraise a stone and assess its qualities. These terms are widely used to describe a stone, and will determine the stone's value.
SHAPE: This describes the shape of the stone's outline whether it is oval or round
CUT: This discusses the proportion and symmetry of the stone.
FACETING: This discusses the stone's small, flat, faces.
Gemstones are described in 'carats', a measure of their weight. The larger and less common a stone is, the more valuable it is. Other qualities, such as color and saturation are important in determining a stone's value.
The word carat comes from the Greek word 'keration', which refers to the shape of the seedpods of the carob tree. These seeds are uniform in weight and were used as a measurement standard.
In 1920, the metric carat was adopted as the international standard. One carat is a fifth of a gram.
The cut of the stone is what makes it sparkle, and it is for their sparkle that gemstones are valued. Ever since ancient times, gemstones have been used in jewelry and prized for the beauty they possess.
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