Are rubies good enough for an engagement ring? Yes, they are good enough and in fact, good quality ruby can be more expensive than a similar size diamond! High quality Rubies are also rarer than diamonds and sourcing a beautiful one is actually a bigger challenge. Challenges in acquiring a nice ruby include: Require physically …
Are sapphires OK or nice enough for an engagement ring? The simple answer is Yes. Yes, they are good enough and in fact, good quality sapphire can be quite expensive! High quality sapphires are also harder to find than diamonds and sourcing a beautiful one is actually a bigger challenge. Challenges in acquiring a nice …
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How to Buy a Vedic Gemstone and What is Vedic astrology? We are going to reveal all the major concepts and discuss both topics in full detail below. By the end, you will learn more about Vedic astrology and how to buy a Vedic gemstone than even the people who are selling them to you …
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In the video above, I compared the prices between one unheated (100% natural) and two heated GRS certified 4 to 5 carat, Vivid ‘Royal Blue’ Sri Lankan Sapphire. All three sapphires are 4 to 5 carat each, are GRS certified, vivid ‘royal blue’ from Sri Lanka. The cost difference is between unheated stone and two …
In this video tutorial, I have tried to explain the method I use to determine “How much does a 3-carat Unheated Vivid Red Mozambique ruby cost? and show the ‘type of inclusions’ a typical unheated Mozambique ruby will have. For reference purposes, I have used two 3-carat rubies. Both these rubies which are 3 …
If you have read my previous blog posts or seen my videos’ regarding what determines the value of gemstones, country of origin is one of the most important criteria. Certain origin where the gemstone is mined from always commands a higher price due to its history, rarity, and perception they have with traders or gemstone …
In the video tutorial I tried to explain the method I use to determine “How much does a one carat ruby cost?” One carat ruby prices can range from US$10 to US$12,000 The method I used to determine the value is by first categorizing the stone based on the 4Cs + OT method. The six …
How to tell the difference between natural rubies, sapphires, emeralds from synthetics? Lookswise there is no difference between synthetics and natural gemstones. They have the same chemical composition, crystal structure, and properties as natural gemstones. The only way to tell is by looking at internal inclusions or clarity characteristics. The price difference between natural gemstones …
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In our previous blog posts, we have discussed how to determine the value of colored gemstones. In summary, colored gemstones value affected by six factors. Color Carat Weight Clarity Cut Origin Treatment However, certain gemstones actually exhibit different phenomena effects like Adularescence Asterism Chatoyancy Iridescence Play of Color Color Change So, “How do these gemstones …
Opal is one of the most popular phenomena gemstones. They display very unique characteristics like ‘play-of-color’ or different background fire colors. They are quite abundant but also rare as well depending on the quality grades. Different quality has different price levels which we will explain below. How to Buy an Opal – Opal Classification In …