Gemstone Education
Most people know that diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and rubies are shiny and pretty. This may be you. But now you want to buy an engagement ring, a piece of beautiful jewelry for an anniversary, or something stylish for any special occasion. What do you do? Use our guide to buying gemstones to obtain the depth of information you will need to make the right choices. Start with diamonds and the 4 C’s of clarity, cut, color, and carat. Then move on to how gemstones like sapphires, emeralds, and rubies are graded and what makes an exquisite stone different from a common one.
Diamond Gemstone
Because of their extreme hardness and “fire,” diamonds have been prized for tens of thousands of years. The word diamond comes from a Greek word meaning unbreakable. The “fire” of a diamond comes from its exceptional dispersion of light within the gemstone. Diamond gemstones are prized for both their beauty and their durability. Diamonds are the most common gemstone in engagement rings because of their promise of lasting forever. The quality of a diamond gemstone is determined by its clarity, color (or lack of it), cut, and carat (weight). Although the absence of color is prized in diamond gemstones, a blue or pink diamond is very rare and valuable.
Diamond Education
Sapphire Gemstone
The deep royal blue of a high-quality sapphire makes this stone the next choice after a diamond for engagement rings. This is an elegant stone all by itself for rings, necklaces, or earrings. And when paired with diamonds the results can be spectacular. Our guide to sapphires will help you understand more about this precious gemstone and how to choose the one for you at the right price.
Sapphire Education
Ruby Gemstone
A fire red ruby is an impressive gemstone. This gemstone is an eternal symbol of lifetime commitment and love. It is also the stone to give for a 40th wedding anniversary. Our guide to rubies will show you everything you need to know to make the right choice when choosing a red ruby.
Ruby Education
Emerald Gemstone
The deep green emerald is a truly unique gemstone. It is the gift for the 55th anniversary. Like the ruby or sapphire, this gemstone can be used alone or in a setting with diamonds. Our guide to emeralds will tell you what you need to know to make the right choices when buying emeralds.
Emerald Education