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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.

Large Sapphires Becoming Rarer

Big Pink Sapphire Gemstone.

If you had to compare a large blue sapphire and a large pink sapphire gem stone, it would be much harder to find a large pink sapphire gem. Most gem experts agree that A good pink sapphire in the 2.2 to 2.5 carat size would be called a large pink sapphire. It is therefore no surprise that the 3.5 carat pink sapphire from Directstones attracted huge interest the moment it was published on the website.

With dimensions of 10mm x 7.5mm supported with a 3.5 carat weight, this big pink sapphire is not for the faint hearted. The gem has a gorgeous almost hypnotic pink color and good clarity. The rough piece before being cut by Directstones gem cutters weighed around 16 to 17 carats. Ensuring that the right proportions of size and weight were maintained meant that, over 80% of the rough pink sapphire was lost in the cutting process.

Going by the quality, size and color this is a rare pink sapphire gem but Directstones made an alarming claim. The gem expert team claimed that there are more from where this awesome piece came from. The company promises to fulfill all requirements for custom cut pink sapphires and that includes matching sets. While the price tag of 3,500 U.S$ is not cheap it surely is not as extravagant as the magnetic charm of this scintillating gem stone. The designing team at Kaisilver suggested that this tremendous gem be reserved for a unique sapphire wedding or engagement ring. Get more information on this awesome gem at http://www.directstones.com/big-gemstones-01.htm You will also get first hand information on other big gems offered by Directstones.

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.