Basic Information About Gemstones

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Basic Information About Gemstones

Just as you would review the “4 C’s of Diamonds” when purchasing a diamond, the “4 C’s” for gemstones give you a starting point with which you can value a gemstone. Of course, because of the variety in color that occurs in gemstones, personal preference plays a large role in determining what is actually purchased regardless of value.

Most people do not buy a gemstone by itself; usually, the gemstone is already mounted onto jewelry for purchase.

Color

Cut

Clarity

·	Carat Weight

Color

or gemstones, the most important “C” in determining value is color. The most valued gemstones are those with bright, vivid, and rich colors. The same color should be saturated throughout the entire stone. Although personal preferences may tend toward muted colors or colors within hues, those gems are usually less highly valued.
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Clarity

Most gemstones contain at least some inclusions. Flawless gemstones of any size large enough for a center stone in a piece of jewelry are extremely rare. Instead, clarity expectations depend on the gem and sometimes provide proof of their natural origin. For example, emeralds are generally expected to have inclusions that are visible to the eye, while topaz should be “eye-clean.”
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Cut

The cut of a gemstone mainly affects its color and size. A good cut will showcase a gem’s brilliant color and maximize its size while hiding its inclusions. Light will reflect evenly off the facets of the gem. A cut that is too deep will make the stone’s color appear too dark, while a cut that is too shallow will dull the color.

Carat

Gemstones are measured by weight in carats, but carat weight is not a good indication of size since densities differ by gem. BrightDiamond.com offers the dimensions of a gem in millimeters as seen set in jewelry to help you understand the size of the gem.