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Color Range For Iolite Gem Stones

Iolite Gems, Color Range For Iolite Gem Stones.

Iolite gems are suitable for all kinds of jewelry. The different color shades of blue-violet for this gem ensures that there is a color to please everyone. The above image provided by Directstones clearly shows the three main color shades that iolite stones can be found in. The medium color iolite gem is shown first because, it is also the most popular and desired color for iolite gemstones. In many cases, the color of medium color iolite stones can come very close to the much more expensive tanzanite gem stone. This is the color that is suitable for yellow or white gold iolite gem stone jewelry. The color is visible even in normal light conditions. It is not just good iolite that is required to cut such a gem, expert knowledge of orienting the gem the right way during the cutting process is also vital. All the three iolite stones shown above are cut by some of Thailand’s finest stone cutters.

Moving to the next color shade of iolite is the very deep and saturated color. This gem is not very common, in most cases you will find men requesting for deep color iolite gems in their rings. With this gemstone, color is visible when light of good intensity strikes the gem stone. There is something very mystical about deep colored iolite stones, it seems like you were looking into a deep pit and saw the color at the bottom of the pit. While saying that medium color iolite gemstones are more popularly, it is equally true that an iolite gemstone jewelry buyer who expects deep saturated color will never be satisfied with the more vivid medium color shades.

The bottom stone on the image is a pale to light color iolite stone. Lower in popularity to the dark and medium iolite stones, this stone does has some loyal followers. If you want to combine pink gems with any other stones, this shade of iolite offers an interesting option. However with this light shade of iolite gemstones, a high degree of clarity is desirable. Inclusions or cracks will be clearly visible in gems iolite gems that have a pale color.

We have a more complete report on the iolite gemstone for your reference. You will also know how and why Tanzanite, a gemstone that has lower durability than iolite went on to steal the limelight from iolite. Check out this and more at http://www.iolite.directstones.com/iolite-gemstones-01.htm

Custom Mens Rings In Gold And Silver

Mens Ring, Awesome Carnelian Gem Stone Ring For Men

The MAN69 is the much awaited mens ring with carnelian gem stone. With requests from over 50 buyers for opaque gem mens rings, we decided to produce this awesome carnelian gem stone ring for men. The ring shown above is a 14k white gold mens ring but, you can also get this same ring in sterling silver. Since each mens ring is fully custom made, the size, gem stone and ring size can be chosen by you. This ring has everything that you would expect from a high quality mens ring.

The center gem stone in this ring is a 12mm x 10mm oval carnelian stone. The weight of this impressive ring is around 20 to 25 grams. This makes it a very sturdy and durable jewel that cannot dent or deform easily. The gem stone mount for this mens gem stone ring is mounted with metal all around the border. This protects the edges of the stone from physical impact. While the carnelian is not a very expensive gem. we have cut the gemstone with a moderate thickness. Using a gem sone that is very high increases the chances of the protruding stone getting damaged.

The carnelian gem stone is available in a few colors. You can get a paler orange gem if that is what you wish. Customization ensures that you have maximum say on various features when you order your custom mens ring. We have already mentioned that the same ring can be made with any gem stone of your choice. The complete report on the Kaisilver MAN69 carnelian report can be seen at http://www.kaijewels.com/mens-ring-carnelian-man69.htm

Green Gemstone Options, About Green Color Gems

The color green has been very popular for decades, this not only for green gemstones. The word green is today related to environment conciousness and conservation too. It is therefore no surprise that many gem and jewelry lovers choose green stones for their jewels. In the next few paragraphs we will explain a few issues related to how you should choose a green stone.

When it comes to green stones, there are some common gems that are known to most gem buyers. Peridot and emerald are the most common green stones. Infact early in history, most green stones were considered to be emeralds. It was not just the ordinary man who got confused regarding the true identity of some green stones. Cleopatra was an avid lover of emerald stones, her collection included some of the most expensive jewels. And yet when the knowledge of gemology spread, it was found that many ‘emerald’ gems owned by her included peridot and not emerald!

Many people wear a birth stone ring, in this case there is not much you can do about green stone options. Emerald that we just spoke of is a variety of (green) beryl. It is also the birth stone for the month of May. An interesting thing about emeralds is that, they will also include inclusions and fissures. This natural occurence reduces the clarity of this green gem, it also reduces the durability of the gem by a certain degree. The other green stone peridot, can be a rich green or contain color tones of yellow. Peridot is the August birth stone and has better clarity and lustre as compared to emerald. It is also much cheaper than emerald but, cannot be called a cheap gem since prices are in the medium price range.

One very interesting green stone is bloodstone, it is a dark green jasper with a scarce springling of red spots. If you wondered why a gem stone that is dark green should be called a bloodstone, there is a very interesting answer to your query. The Christians believe that a piece of green jasper that lay at the foot of Lord Christ during crucifixtion, got stained with the blood  of the Lord. It was this belief that gave the stone it’s name. Though not a primary birthstone in modern birth stone charts, many charts list it as a March birthstone.

Jade is one more green stone and can include both jadeite and nephrite. A significant portion of the jade that you come across will have a green color. Most of the green jade is today dyed to enhance color. The color treatment is permanent and gives the stone a uniform green color. There is always a big debate regarding whether you should choose a natural green jade or a piece that has been dyed. The conclusion for this debate is quite simple and mainly involves the price factor. If you had to get a 4 carat green jade that was dyed, you might pay in the range of 20 U.S$ to 35 U.S$. Compare this to a jade piece that has not been dyed but, has the same color quality as the dyed piece. You could pay around 1,000 U.S$ to 1,500 U.S$ for the natural color stone. But if you wanted a green jade and did not worry about the color saturation or spread, then check an undyed green jade gemstone. You can find one in the 100 U.S$ to 200 U.S$ price range.

When it comes to green stones, it is often believed that these gems are not suitable for mens jewels. There is no technical reason for this, so some notes and suggestions are in order. If you need a mens ring with a green gem and do not want a bright green stone, bloodstone and green tourmaline might be a good choice. Green tourmalines have one advantage, it is a sturdy stone and will withstand daily wear and tear. The color is a very dark green and surely not bright.

The above suggestions are surely not the only green gems that you will come across. Your jeweler can provide more information but equip yourself with the information given in this article. You can then make the right queries and ask the right questions to allow you make the right decision. Australian Chrysoprase, demantoid garnet, tsavorite garnet, aventurine and green apatite are a few more names of gems with a green color. Get more information on green stones at http://www.directstones.com/green-gems-ds-th-01.htm

Are Plain Wedding Bands Cheap?

A plain wedding band would be a ring with no gem stone or diamond set in it. Wedding bands with no stones are popular with ladies and men. Infact, the possibility of getting a matching pair of wedding bands is higher when you talk about a plain gold or sterling silver wedding band. A substantial portion of plain wedding band rings sold each year are purchased based on the cost factor. So are such rings really cheap?

First of all you should know that, the price comparison needs to be made for rings of good weight and craftsmanship. When you have a wedding band that has no gems or diamonds, the price tag will obviously not need to bear the overheads related to gems and the setting expenses for these. But stones are not the only cost component of a wedding ring. Metal and craftsmanship also cost money and the price tag on a gold or 925 silver plain wedding band will reflect that.

If you had to talk about a good durable wedding band, there would be a cost element of gold or silver cost. Durability comes with good design and sufficient metal weight. You can make a 14k white gold 7mm wedding band and ring size 10, with a weight of 7 grams. It is also possible to make the same ring with same dimensions with 15 to 20 grams gold weight. The heavier ring would be more expensive as compared to the lighter one. The more important thing is that, the plain wedding band with the higher metal weight will have good thickness. This will make your wedding ring more durable, it will not bend or dent easily.

Similarly a plain wedding band in silver would be cheaper than a similar ring in 14k or 18k gold. So the choice of metal wouls also influence the price of the ring. Our suggestion would be choose a good custom made wedding band with good weight and craftsmanship. There are ways in which you can better the appearance and meaning of your wedding band. Our report on this topic will prove to be very useful to your evaluation and decision making process, check it out at http://www.custom-jewelry-thailand.com/plain-wedding-band-cj-pb-01.htm There is not much of sales talk in the report. We would prefer that you get educated regarding all related issues and then work with a jeweler that makes you feel comfortable.