Clarity refers to the presence, or rather, the absence of internal (inclusions) or external (blemishes) flaws. Flawless colored stones are probably harder to find than flawless diamonds, but flawlessness is not fussed about as much in the case of colored stones as diamonds simply because flaws don’t show themselves as much in the former. And this is a continual attribute, meaning that the lighter the stone, the more the clarity required. Read the rest of this entry »

Intricacies of Color Examination

So you know the various parameters essential in describing a stone. Now you take a few gems and try to examine their color. But you will face problems that you won’t have even thought of. Better educate yourself on those matters. Read the rest of this entry »

We continue our discussion from my last blog on All About Diamond Price and Value and come to the valuation of gold.

The artistry of the jewelry piece is practically worthless. So, first find out the weight and purity of the metal – gold, silver or platinum, in the piece. Read the rest of this entry »