>Colored Gemstones Buying Guide

Written by sudha on April 4, 2009

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Natural Colored

Natural stones are courtesy of nature, with no interference from humans. Don’t assume that just because it’s natural a stone should carry a high price tag. Prices are driven by desirability, quality, and availability. A brilliantly colored ruby with “perfect” clarity will cost thousands of dollars more than a garnet of similar quality. Become acquainted with the gemstone market before you buy.

Synthetic Colored Gemstones

A synthetic stone shares a natural stone’s physical, chemical, and optical qualities. The difference? Synthetics are created in a lab. They’ve been around for a long time, but modern technology allows us to grow stones that are difficult to distinguish from their natural counterparts. Ask for a lab certificate to verify authenticity before paying top dollar for a stone represented as natural.

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