GEMSTONES




​SHAPE

Gemstones can be cut into the same shapes as diamonds, however, shapes are determined  more for personal look and style rather than based off of the color, blemishes, and inclusions. 
CUT

Gemstones are cut in numerous different ways depending on what kind of stone it is. Transparent stones are usually cut with facets to help maximize the color. Some stones will be cut into a smooth dome shape called cabochon. Some stones are even intricately carved with designs and shapes. 
​COLOR

Color with gemstones is completely different than that with diamonds. Each color runs from light to dark and more vivid to less vivid.
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  • Red: Mozambique, Garnet, Ruby,
  • Pink: Rhodolite, Garnet, Pink Sapphire  
  • Yellow: Yellow Sapphire, Citrine
  • Green: Bloodstone, Emerald, Jade, Peridot
  • Blue: Aquamarine, Blue Chalcedony, Blue Spinel, Blue Zircon, Lapis, Blue Sapphire
  • Purple: Amethyst, Tanzanite
  • White: Akoya Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Mabe Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Spinel, White Topaz, Moissanite, Opal
  • Brown:  Smoky Quartz
  • Black/Gray: Tahitian Pearl, Onyx
CLARITY

Each gemstone is graded differently for clarity. Some gemstones will have many inclusions like emeralds and some will have very few inclusions such as citrine. 
CARATS

Gemstones are measured in carats just like diamonds are; the only difference is that each gemstone has a different density that alters the weight significantly.