Colored Gemstones Facts and Families

Gemstones are very attractive even from afar. For women, a simple dress prepped with beautiful gemstones can turn something simple into something elegant. The brightness of the colors from within these gemstones possesses a trigger to provide a different splash of energy to its wearer. Claims have it that these gemstones have therapeutic effects too.

Based on color variety, a person is defined by what they choose. Experts say that if youre the red type of person, you are considered passionate and loving. Others say that this type of color represents anger and fury. Thus, the list goes on.

Colored gemstones are formed through mixtures of different kinds of elements aided by the change in climate.

There are 3 types of gemstones. Type 1 would be the usual colored gemstone that doesnt contain any inclusions. Examples would be Aquamarine, amethyst, blue topaz, etc. Type 2 are those gemstones showing inclusions visible to the naked eye. Examples would include Ruby, Peridot, tourmaline, etc.

And the last type would have to be those gems that possess inclusion both visible and invisible to the eyes and normally are always included due to the influence of the environment. Examples are emerald, watermelon, etc.

Principles of grading a gemstone are determined by 4 aspects.

Color considered as one of the most vital ingredient to determine the grading of a gemstone. A gems color must be standard. Every detail must be vivid, leveled and elaborated throughout the body of the stone. Variations would equate to the gems value.

Clarity this would pertain to a flawless gem. Inclusions must not be visible. Inclusions are used to tell how old the stone is and it helps gemologists identify what kind of gem it is under. If youre planning to buy a stone, consider the placement and type of inclusion. If you could find a gem without flaws or inclusions, that would be very expensive because seldom it is that you find no inclusions in a gem.

Cut it is in the cut that light communicates with the gemstone. Cutting in a certain kind of proportion affects the color and liveliness projected.

Carat this refers to the heaviness of a stone. The heavier it gets, the more expensive it becomes. The carat lets you know how much is stripped off from the stone. It is a stones weight, whether heavy or light, that is often measured in jewelry making.

A gemstone has different colors. It doesnt mean that when you think of red gemstone, only ruby would ring a bell. It takes more than one to identify a gemstone based on its color. Sometimes, a single gemstone can contain 3-4 different auras or a name can produce variable hues. Here are the families of gemstones under shades of different colors.

Red
ruby (yes, you have thought of that)
garnet
spinel
coral
tourmaline
alexandrite

Blue
topaz
turquoise
tanzantine
sapphire
spinel
zircon
lolite
aquamarine
lapis lazuli

Green
alexandrite
peridot
sapphire
emerald
jade
garnet
hiddenite

Pink
garnet
topaz
kunzite
sapphire
ruby
spinel
beryl

Violet
spinel
garnet
jadeite
amethyst
sapphire

Orange
fire opal
garnet
sapphire
topaz
citrine

Yellow Gold
beryl
Mgarnet
amber
tourmaline
citrine
topaz

Naturally multicolored
tourmaline
ametrine
opal

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