Gemstone 4C’s

While there are no official 4 C’s for grading colored gemstones, like there are with diamonds, many of the same principals apply. Following are the 4 C’s as they apply to colored gemstones:

Clarity

Clarity in most gemstones does not influence its value or beauty unless it breaks the surface or affects the integrity of the gemstone. In lighter colored stones, clarity may be more important than in darker stones that can mask imperfections.However, flawlessness in colored gems is even rarer than in diamonds.

The four flaws that occur in gemstones are fault, fissure, fracture and gas bubbles.

It is the type and location of a flaw that is more important than the fact that there is a flaw, since some flaws can affect the stone’s durability. Some stones are typically eye-clean such as topaz, while others are expected to have inclusions, such as emerald.

Citrine and Diamond Earrings

Aquamarine & Diamond Earrings

Amethyst Silver Dangle Earrings

Diamond and Amethyst Earrings

Color

Color has the greatest impact on value. The color should be pure, vibrant, even and fully saturated without being too dark or too light.

Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring

Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring

Platinum Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring

Citrine and Diamond Ring

Cut

Cut affects the amount of brilliance the gemstone returns to the eye, the depth of color seen and the size of the stone. Well-cut gemstones will enhance the color of a stone, while poorly cut gemstones can turn out looking dead and lifeless.

Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant

Garnet and Diamond Pendant

Citrine and Diamond Pendant

Green Tourmaline Pendant

Carat

Carat weight determines value in two ways. First, the carat weight multiplied by the price per carat equals the total price for the stone. Second, the rarity of the size of stone compared to the normal size found will affect price.

Amethyst & Diamond Ring

14Kt White Gold Amethyst Ring

Amethyst and Diamond Ring

Modern Amethyst & Diamond Ring

Enhancements

Many gemstones have historically and traditionally been enhanced before bringing them to the customer. Most enhancements have been around for a very long time, some for hundreds of years or longer. The result is an improvement of nature’s beauty. It makes gems available and more affordable. Most of these enhancements are stable and no special care is required.

Gems that are not usually treated include alexandrite, black star sapphire, cat’s eye chrysoberyl, garnets, hematite, iolite, moonstone, peridot, spinel and chalcedonies such as bloodstone, fire agate, onyx and sardonyx.

Gemstone Ring

Grape Garnet Ring

Peridot Pave Diamond Ring

Gray Moonstone Diamond Ring

Hardness vs. Toughness

Hardness describes a material’s resistance to scratching. Mineral hardness is measured using the Mohs’ scale. The higher the number, the harder the mineral is to scratch. The scale goes up incrementally from 1 until it reaches 9. The difference from 9 to 10 is greater than the difference from 1 to 9. For example, a diamond, which is a 10, is 100 times harder than a sapphire or ruby, which receives a 9 hardness.

Toughness refers to how easily a gemstone will chip, crack or cleave. Ratings range from poor to excellent. An emerald receives a poor toughness due to internal fractures, which make emeralds prone to chipping and cracking. However, rubies and sapphires receive very good to excellent ratings.

Why sterling silver jewelry?

• Because it’s modern and it costs “just a little less” than white gold or other precious metals.
• Our sterling silver jewelry is modern, casual, hot, even extravagant.
• The JR Jewelers silver jewelry is designer made; we have splendid sterling silver jewelry pieces from Breuning and Thistle & Bee.
• It can be the perfect gift for you mom, wife or girlfriend.

Have a look at just a couple of the sterling silver jewelry available on site:

Sterling Silver Spiral Necklace

Sterling Silver Pearl & Diamond Earrings

Sterling Silver Earrings

Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet

Silver Hammered Domed Ring

Rose Accent & Sterling Silver Necklace

Green Quartz Sterling Silver Ring

White Topaz Sterling Silver & Rose Accent Earrings

Visit our Sterling Silver Jewelry collection for more products.

For those who are searching for a jewelry store which will provide personalized service, you may want to buy the diamond engagement ring for your loved one at a small jewelry store. These jewelry boutiques are often run by the individual owner who will do everything possible to make your engagement ring shopping trip spectacular.

2. We guarantee our diamonds are conflict free

Read about JR Jewelers Conflict Diamond Statement

3. We provide luxury presentation caskets

At J.R. Jewelers we believe that presentation is very important. Therefore, we provide a beautiful gift box with every purchase, free of charge, in order to properly display the merchandise you have purchased.

Presentation jewelry boxes

As a service to you, we also offer free gift wrapping on all orders no matter what the occasion. All you have to do is check the box for free gift wrapping at the time of placing your order so we will know that this is a service you would like.

4. Competitive pricing

Our pricing offer is competitive. We always try to stay updated on industry trends so you can plan accordingly. JR Jewelers offers you honest value every day.

5. Attention to detail

At J.R. Jewelers we make the best of your jewelry. We insure that your engagement ring, favorite bracelet or precious earrings are always looking their best. With our Cleaning, Polishing, and Jewelry Restoration you will have them brilliant and rejuvenated in no time.

JR Jewelers Hand-Engraving service (requires minimum of 10 days) you can give a personal touch to your gift or maybe engrave the date of the memorable day when you said: “I do”.

6. The design you always dreamed of

If you don’t see what you want, one of JR Jewelers experienced jewelers can find it for you. You will be advised and kindly guided trough designer’s catalogs from one of our jewelry suppliers and it can be special ordered for you. It’s up to you, with the help of JR Jewelers.

7. Designer jewelry

Our designer catalogs include collections from ArtCarved Bridal, Breuning, Dora Rings, House of Baguettes, Parade Design, Ramon of Spain, Triton, Alisa, Cordova Design, and Bridal Bells.

8. Jewelry for any age

JR Jewelers offers a large variety of jewelry from diamond engagement rings, wedding bands, diamond bracelets, birthstone jewelry, religious jewelry to cufflinks and earrings.

9. 30 days Return

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10. We Grow with You

As we get older, we sometimes get larger too. JR Jewelry will make sure your jewelry grows with you by resizing your rings and adding links to bracelets, necklaces, and watches. If you become very successful later in life, you may want to upgrade and engagement ring, without replacing it, by adding a match to your original center diamond and a lager center diamond between them. Your relationship with us will last a lifetime. In fact, for many families it has already stretched two generations.

Wedding Bands from Dora Rings
Apart from cuff links and tie pins, the most popular type of men jewelry is a wedding band. From simple to precious metal with diamonds or not men must feel comfortable with their jewelry. Whether he wants a simpler tungsten wedding band or a platinum diamond band, these are pieces of jewelry that last.

Quality Counts

Remember to buy that jewelry that will last well. Choose the precious metal according to the lifestyle. It should also go well with his personal style. Whether you buy a gold, titanium or a palladium wedding band, you should select colors and designs that will work for him.

Citrine is a yellow or orange quartz crystal actually somewhat rare in nature. November birthstone jewelry is commonly made of citrine though you can also find it being made of yellow topaz. Citrine is thought to stand for cheerfulness, hope and youth.

We are proud to offer these products not only due to the affordability but also because they have beautiful jewelry designs crafted in manly materials such as silver, steel, titanium or black PVD and will enhance any men’s daily look.

From busyness to casual, any men’s attitude will be strengthened by these masculine jewelry items.These jewelry pieces will surely make an appreciated gift for that special man in your life.

Raptor claw pendant in silver

Black PVD Dog Tag

Black PVD Steel and Diamond Cuff Bracelet

Stainless Steel & Titanium Necklace

Stainless Steel and Black PVD Cuff Links

We want the Christmas spirit to overwhelm everyone. If our customers are pleased, JR Jewelers is pleased and thus brings bigger and better offers.

For now… we offer a 10% discount to our Dora Rings collection. Dora rings has great and numerous wedding band designs for both ladies and gentlemen.

For you too keep up with the latest trends is jewelry, we offer jewelry from a new and highly appreciated metal: palladium. In the Artcarved designer collection you can find superb bridal jewelry to fir your any preference.

Extremely affordable wedding rings, bands and sets are also available in the newest collection on the website Bridal Bells. Exquisite design at the right price.

To find more information on Bridal Bell read more in the article The Bridal Bells are ringing.

Seize our great offers by visiting www.jrjewelers.com. Click here for the discount coupon and learn how you can take advantage of our offers.