| , ruby, sapphire, amethyst, opal, topaz, | | | | reasons. |
| aquamarine, tanzanite, citrine, garnet, tourmaline, | | | | The value of Diamond and Emerald are |
| lapis lazuli, jade, zircon, iolite, moonstone, amber, | | | | established by the 4 Cs — cut, clarity, |
| turquoise, coral, agate, onyx, bloodstone, jasper, | | | | carat and color. While the colorless diamond |
| pearl and diamond are beautiful secrets embedded | | | | fetches the maximum price, the value of an |
| in the earth belly. Some of them are minerals, | | | | emerald is higher if it is dark. The Sapphire which |
| some are rocks, some are glass stones and the | | | | is a blue stone is valued by the size, color and |
| others are synthetic stones. They are not just | | | | transparency. After diamonds the Sapphires are |
| exquisite but also hold some astrological value. | | | | used popularly in the engagement rings. Ruby is |
| There are many stones that have great healing | | | | the birthstone of the Cancerian zodiac sign. It is |
| powers. Therefore, these precious gemstones are | | | | nearly as hard as diamond and therefore, easier |
| used both in jewelry and also worn to draw | | | | to maintain. They range from pink to bright red |
| positive energies from their respective ruling | | | | and the most valuable are the Pigeon Blood Red |
| planets. | | | | rubies. The value of some stone is decided by the |
| There is a wide range of amazing texture and | | | | impact they have on the stars. Interestingly some |
| colors to choose from, and the study of | | | | loose gemstones have a positive impact on an |
| gemstones is very interesting. While many indulge | | | | individual and a totally negative on the other. Many |
| in the study of their astrological energies, there | | | | astrologers value the stones based on, its |
| are many who study the stones to create | | | | influence on people. |
| jewelry. There are many precious gemstones but | | | | One must have a good idea of the gemstone |
| the value of these stones is determined by the | | | | before purchase. Now-a-days a wide variety of |
| density, clarity, cut, rarity, polish, and most | | | | semiprecious stones are also available. These are |
| importantly the aesthetic value. However, in their | | | | stones created in the lab by mixing different |
| raw form the gemstones are not very attractive. | | | | minerals and cooled at a particular temperature. If |
| When chiseled, carved, cut and polished in the | | | | the pattern is swirly and there are bubbles, then |
| hands of a master it acquires the eye catching | | | | the stone is definitely not real. |
| quality. | | | | These stones are widely used in jewelry and |
| Many buy loose gemstone, unpolished or raw for | | | | decoration pieces and over centuries have |
| investment purposes and since the value does not | | | | continued to impress mankind. Whatever the |
| fluctuate drastically in the short run, like in stock | | | | astrological powers, healing quality or market value |
| market, they are a safe investment. A | | | | of the precious gemstone, it is what meaning |
| businessman buys gemstones for investment, a | | | | they hold in your eyes that is the most important. |
| designer buys it to create jewelry but a woman | | | | Like they say beauty is in the very gaze of the |
| will buy the precious gemstones for a thousand | | | | beholder. |