| pping for gemstone jewelry can become | | | | your stones from a reputable seller. |
| confusing sometimes because of all the jargon | | | | The advantage of a synthetic stone is that it can |
| that comes attached. You can get natural gems, | | | | be just as beautiful as the real thing but not |
| genuine loose gems, synthetic gems, simulated | | | | create as big a dent in your wallet as a natural |
| and treated gems! Although it may seem | | | | stone. |
| daunting, the reality is quite different. I will run you | | | | Here are a few of the most popular stones |
| through the terminology of these stones and | | | | available to purchase online: |
| soon expel any confusion you started off with. | | | | Amethyst - This stone is the most highly valued |
| A natural gem is quite straight forward and it | | | | and renowned gem of quartz family. Its pricing is |
| does what it says on the label. Yes, that's right, it | | | | reasonable, which is why it is a popular choice. |
| occurs naturally from the earth itself. It is | | | | Diamond - The hardest known gem on earth and |
| gathered together, cut and polished and then put | | | | probably one of the most popular because of its |
| for sale. However, you should know that the | | | | status. the clear or white diamond is the most |
| stone has not been altered or enhanced in any | | | | famous yet itis available in other colors. |
| other way. | | | | Emerald - A well known stone which has allot of |
| A genuine gem is a natural gem. Do you see the | | | | history. This beautiful gem is a striking tropical |
| clever play on words, subtle huh? They are both | | | | green sea color, which dazzles when you lay eyes |
| the same and are both real stones, even if they | | | | on it. |
| have been altered in some way. But not all natural | | | | Ruby - Some consider this gem to be foremost |
| stones are necessarily expensive. | | | | amongst all the stones. The brilliant red color of |
| The synthetic gemstone looks very similar to a | | | | this gem is stunning and set against gold in an |
| natural stone with regards to its physical, chemical | | | | exquisite piece of jewelry, this stone can be jaw |
| and optical qualities. But the difference is that it is | | | | droppingly beautiful. |
| created in a laboratory. Synthetic stones have | | | | Topaz - This stunning stone can be very |
| been around for some time and in the past they | | | | expensive and rare and comes in a wide variety |
| were easy to spot, but nowadays a synthetic | | | | of colors. |
| gem is harder to identify. So make sure you buy | | | | |