Irradiation The alteration of a gemstone's color through the use of radiation. Dit word dikwels gevolg deur 'n verhittingsproses. Die verbeterde kleur van bestraalde edelstene is permanent. New And Future Technologies Techniques for enhancing colored gemstones, óf waarneembaar óf andersins, word voortdurend ontwikkel. Dit kan moeilik wees, of in seldsame gevalle, impossible to [...]
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Heat Treatment The application of heat to enhance the color and/or clarity of gemstones has been a common practice around the globe for centuries. It is part of the standard polishing and finishing process for many colored gemstones. As sodanig, it is accepted by the jewelry industry and the American Gem Trade Association. The enhanced [...]
Blue Nile's colored Gemstone Enhancement Policy Blue Nile offers consumers only the highest quality, authentic gemstones. Our colored gemstones undergo rigorous internal inspections by our trained gemologists to ensure they meet our stringent quality standards. Due to their rarity and unique visual properties, nearly all colored gemstones sold at fine jewelers, including Blue Nile, is [...]
Different Densities The carat weight of a gemstone does not necessarily allow you to accurately envision the size of the gemstone. Different gemstones have different densities (mass per unit volume), so two gems that appear to be the same size may actually have very different weights. Byvoorbeeld, a ruby is more dense than a [...]
Gemstone Cut Look at the gemstone in the setting and ensure that all the facets are symmetrical. An asymmetrically-cut crown indicates a gemstone of low-quality. In all cases, a well-cut gemstone is symmetrical and reflects light evenly across the surface, and the polish is smooth, without any nicks or scratches. These are the characteristics that [...]
Gemstone Cut Colored gemstones are generally cut to maximize the beauty of their color. To recognize quality in the cut of a gemstone, there are several points to consider. What to Look For A good cut showcases the gemstone's color, diminishes its inclusions, and exhibits good overall symmetry and proportion. Because gemstone color can vary, [...]
Identifying Marks Because gemstones form under unique circumstances, each individual gemstone is comprised of a combination of trace minerals, which create a unique set of identifying marks or inclusions. Inclusions will not necessarily detract from the beauty or desirability of a colored gemstone. What to Look For When considering a colored gemstone's clarity, you should [...]
Tone Tone represents the depth of color, wissel van kleurloos tot swart. Edelsteentoon word beskryf as "lig," "medium-lig," "medium," "medium-donker," en "donker." Blue Nile bied edelstene met die mees gesogte kleure wat binne die medium-lig tot medium-donker reeks val. Vir al ons edelsteen juweliersware, you'll find any tone variations are called out in [...]
Edelsteenkleur Die pragtige kleur van 'n edelsteen is sy mees bepalende eienskap, en baie juweliers beskou dit as die belangrikste evalueringskriterium. Wanneer jy op edelsteenkleur besluit, skakering ondersoek, skakering, en versadiging. Tint Die waardevolste edelstene is dié wat slegs 'n suiwer kleur vertoon "gering" skakerings van ander kleure in [...]
Gemstone Education This guide defines the five essential characteristics of gemstone quality. By understanding these characteristics, you'll be able to shop with confidence. Print this helpful information and take it with you shopping so you can make the best choice on a beautiful piece of gemstone jewelry. Color The jewelry industry recognizes the highest quality [...]