Is it ok to buy treated gemstones? Monday, Jul 28 2008 

Gemstones , Angara 6:54 am

As gemstones are extracted from beneath the surface of the earth, they look like rough stones in their crude form. Since ancient times, gemstones have been treated and enhanced to bring out the aesthetic appeal of the gems. As critical as good cutting and polishing, treatments and enhancements have become an integral part of the modern gemstone industry. A vast majority of colored gems go through an enhancement process that does not diminish their natural beauty, or true worth. Heat-treating, which significantly enhances color, is the most common procedure and has a long historical precedent. Other practices include oil and resin applications to fill tiny cracks (this is especially common with rubies and emeralds), and, to a lesser extent, diffusion treatments that boost the surface color of the stone.

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where to buy ruby gemstone Saturday, Jul 19 2008 

Jewelry Angara 10:42 am

 

It’s a great idea to buy ruby jewelry. Ruby jewelry is available from a number of online retailers. Try these places for a good selection and range of offers:

 

Online sources to buy ruby jewelry:

 

Angara.com is a great place to shop for loose rubies and ruby gemstone jewelry. They have a good range of rubies and ruby jewelry. Here you can create your own jewelry setting also.

 

Angarastones.com offers a various range of ruby jewelry at good prices.

 

Ruby Buying Tips Monday, Jul 14 2008 

Jewelry Angara 12:49 pm

 

Ruby is the special birthstone who born in July, but ruby gemstone is a universal favorite gift for the 15th and 40th years of marriage anniversary. It is the astrological stone for the zodiac sign Capricorn.

 

 

The most important factor to be considered while buying ruby or any gemstone for that matter is color. As a general rule for all gemstones, more vivid the color, more valuable the gem. Stones of Burmese origin generally command the highest prices. One thing typical to rubies is that a vast majority of these gems are “native cut” in the country of origin. Custom cut stones are usually valued more per carat


Ruby Jewelry can be cleaned using hot soapy water, or mild detergent. Brushing with an old tooth brush to remove dirt and grease, or using a soft cloth damped in warm water cleans it very well. Cleaning agents containing chlorine or harsh chemicals, or petroleum products must be avoided.

 

Daimond Buy Tips Monday, Jul 7 2008 

Diamond Jewelry Angara 10:51 am

The Diamond is planet’s most precious and prestigious substance. It is important to remember certain things before buying a diamond. Carat weight, diamond clarity, diamond color, diamond cut; diamond fluorescence and diamond enhancements are also advanced Diamond characteristics to keep in mind.

 

Never buy a diamond just because it has a certificate. A certificate is a useful tool, but it takes a professional to read and understand it properly. The certificate may well indicate that the diamond is of poor quality, and yet the stone (to the general public) may seem to be more important simply because it has a certificate. Remember that the certificate is only a report: “It is not a guarantee, valuation or appraisal …” A certificate has 14 variables and dozens of possible comments, and there are literally millions of possibilities to be considered in the shape, size, location and color of inclusions (flaws), each of which affects the value of the stone.

 

Buy a diamond from the company that has been around at least ten years and offering unconditional return for a certain time. You should buy diamonds only from companies or firms who have reputations for honesty and fair dealings.

 

Never buy a diamond to because your loved one is falling in love with it. Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the value of a diamond in not determined by sentiment alone, or in terms of feelings for the giver.

 

Buy a diamond as a long term investment. A diamond is like a house—it should be purchased and enjoyed. When the time comes to sell it, you expect to receive more than the original investment, plus the dividend of having enjoyed it over the years.

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Sapphire Buying Tips Friday, Jul 4 2008 

Jewelry Angara 11:35 am

 

When buying a Sapphire, Color is the single most important factor in determining the value or preciousness of a sapphire. Sapphire color is more important than its clarity. Sapphires are rarely clean and even very expensive stones can be slightly included. Subtle differences in color can make great variations in valuations of fine sapphires. Fine gemstones of good color and clarity are always rare and valuable. Highly saturated medium or medium dark tones are best. Sapphires which are too dark or too light are worth considerably less.