Gems and Precious Stones

There are very few jewellers that know the value of anystone. They are merchants. Go to a good G.I.A. certified appraiser for the value of a gemstone. Opals can range in price from several dollars a carat to fifteen/twenty thousand dollars a carat easy. Opals can be white, black, or crystal. Overall colour and intensity being roughly the same the blacks are most expensive due to their beauty and rarity. There are no strict guidelines for valuing an opal. Even experts will vary somewhat in their appraisal due to personal preference as to colour and pattern. It is difficult to value an opal due to each stone, for the most part, has its own personality, especially when you get into the better gem grades. Opals are generally rated on a one to five scale, five being brilliant. One are junk, twos are considered commercial grade. Most of what you see in a store, unless it is manmade, is the junk. There is not a good market for fine opals in the U.S. as most people have not seen any and consider it a cheap stone, even though it can sell for more per carat than a D flawless diamond. Any jeweller or gem smith. The value is based on the polish, size, clarity, common market, and rarity of the stone.

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The value of gold and diamonds can vary based on factors such as demand, rarity, and market conditions. Generally, gold is priced based on weight, purity, and market dynamics, while diamonds are valued based on their carat weight, cut, clarity, and color. In certain cases, diamonds can be more valuable than gold due to their scarcity and desirability for jewelry.

The most expensive jewelry collection is believed to belong to the Queen of England. Her collection includes valuable diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and other precious gems passed down through generations and acquired during her reign. The collection is estimated to be worth billions of dollars.

Alexandrite is named after Czar Alexander II of Russia. It was rumored to have been discovered 150 years ago on Alexander's sixteenth birthday by emerald miners but many versions of this story circulate and the true story is elusive. Whatever the real story, it became an immediate favorite of the Russian elite as the red and greens of the stone seemed to match the czarist military uniforms.

Alexandrite is considered a good luck stone and one that brings positive change to the wearer.

Alexandrite is an air stone and connected to the throat chakra.

Most alexandrite in the marketplace today does not come from Russia but India, Sri Lanka and Brazil. There are many other minor sources but high qualityalexandrite is so rare that is one of the most expensive gemstones you can buy.

The alternative birthstone for the month of June is alexandrite. It is also the gem associated with the 55th wedding anniversary.

If you visit the Smithsonian museum in Washinton, D.C., you can see the world's largest faceted alexandrite weighing in at 66 carats.

Amethyst is a form of quartz.

Quartz belongs to the trigonal crystal system. The ideal crystal shape is a six-sided prism terminating with six-sided pyramids at each end.

It exists, yes, but it is NOT turquoise at all. Unfortunately, for the past few years, all kinds of dyed stone is coming from China and being labelled incorrectly to try and sell it as something it is not. Usually it's dyed magnesite or something... so it's definitely buyer beware.

Gold is a precious metal commonly set with stones in jewelry such as diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. Other precious metals like silver and platinum are also used, but gold is the most popular choice.

Gemstones that come in yellow include:

Citrine

Quartz

Heated Amethyst

Nitrogen-filled diamonds (a sign of impurity)

Sunstone

Moonstone

Hyalite

Opals

Iolite

Kernite

Nephrite

Jade

The Cullinan diamond is famous for being the largest gem-quality diamond ever discovered, weighing over 3,100 carats in its rough form. It was cut into several smaller diamonds, with the largest pieces adorning the British Crown Jewels. Its exceptional size, quality, and historical significance contribute to its importance in the world of gemstones.

Every diamond is worth what someone will pay you for it. Before you sell any diamond, regardless of its colour, pay for a certificate from a certified gemologist who will rate the diamond, according to its cut, colour, carat weight and clarity. Those details will help you establish a 'fair market value' for your diamond(s).

Yes, there are red garnets found in the United Kingdom, specifically in areas like Scotland and Northern Ireland. These garnets are typically referred to as Scottish garnets or Scottish pyrope garnets, known for their deep red color.

Opal does not have a cleavage because it lacks a well-defined crystal structure. Instead, opal is an amorphous mineral composed of hydrated silica spheres arranged in a random pattern, giving it its unique play-of-color.

Semi-precious stones are commonly used in jewelry making, as well as for decorative items like ornaments, sculptures, and home decor. They are also believed to have metaphysical and healing properties in practices such as crystal therapy and feng shui. Additionally, semi-precious stones are used in spiritual rituals and ceremonies in various cultures around the world.

A flat cut on a precious stone is called a "table cut". It is a cut where the top of the stone is polished flat with large facets.

Topaz is a mineral. Amber is fossilized tree resin.

No, it is not possible for many small diamonds to melt and combine into one large diamond. The crystal structure of diamonds does not allow for this type of fusion.

Yes, it's possible, but rust might be an issue. More typical use of meteorites in jewelry are gold bands inset with etched meteoritic iron, also now on the market are facetted stones cut from gem-grade olivine inclusions found in certain pallasite meteorites.

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In general, the price of diamonds and rubies can vary depending on factors like size, quality, and demand. However, traditionally, diamonds are often more expensive than rubies due to their rarity, hardness, and popularity for use in jewelry.

a carat (abbreviated "ct.") and spelled with a "c" is a measure of weight used for gemstones. One carat is equal to 1/5 of a gram (200 milligrams). Stones are measured to the nearest hundredth of a carat. A hundredth of a carat is also called a point. Thus a 0.10 carat stone can be called either 10 points, or 1/10 of a carat. Small stones like 0.05, and 0.10 ct are most often referred to by point designations.

A one carat round diamond of average proportions is approximately 6.5mm in diameter. Note that this relationship of weight and size is different for each family of stones. For example ruby and sapphire are both heavier than diamond (technically, they have a higher specific gravity, so a 1 carat ruby or sapphire is smaller in size than a on carat diamond.

Note that karat with a "K" is a measure of the purity of a gold alloy.

I can't think why not. Whether mixing diamonds with other stones in the same piece or wearing a diamond ring and a ring set with other stones. Just be careful the stones don't rub against each other. Many antique pieces used two or three different stones with diamonds.

No, sapphire is not a metallic. However, it does contain various metals such as chromium, titanium and iron in small amounts.

14 k = how good the gold is - 10k not as pure - 24k Best there is.

K = karat. (for diamonds it's spelled carat)

GP = gold plated - Gold coating on outside of another metal - (like painting a bottle cap with gold)

hope that helps ya.