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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

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.

How Sapphires Inspire Durability In A Mens Ring

Sapphire Rings For Men, Positive Durability

Men have in recent times increasingly adopted the trend of wearing mens rings or other jewelry for men. Sapphire is one gem that has always impressed men. The number of mens rings with sapphires produced each year is enormous. While it could be interesting blue color if sapphire gems that impresses men, there is also another important factor involved. Since men do not take sufficient care of the jewels that they wear, there needs to be a way to build durability into a mens ring. This can be achieved by the collective efforts of the entire jewelry team. Features like a streamlined design, good metal weight and  skilled craftsmanship  can lay the foundation for a strong and durable mens ring.

We have detailed information on the MAN23 mens sapphire ring at http://www.kaisilver.com/sapphire-ring-for-men-01.htm The information is very useful and you should spend some time trying to understand the various issues.