Well…‘good’, ‘better’ and ‘best’ are all subjective! I know you’re probably hoping that I’d be able to give you a list of qualities/ attributes to look out for, but how can you quantify the beauty of rare gems into a checklist? Unlike Diamonds’ 4 Cs, coloured gemstones have a life that cannot be charted but… Continue reading What makes a ‘good’ coloured gem?
Category: All Things Gemstones
Do engagement rings have to be Diamond?
Nah, that’s just what De Beers wants you to believe. Diamonds aren’t the traditional part, but rings are! Ancient Egyptians used to construct rings out of braided reeds and wore them on the fourth finger of the left hand, just like today’s modern customs. A circular ring, which has no beginning or end, donned on… Continue reading Do engagement rings have to be Diamond?
How does coloured gemstone pricing work?
Everyone knows about Diamonds’ 4Cs — Colour, Clarity, Cut and Carat; but how do we grade and price coloured gems? First of all, coloured gems are very different from Diamonds. If I were to draw an analogy, buying diamonds is like buying a piece of land — you look at the size, shape and location,… Continue reading How does coloured gemstone pricing work?