Know Physical attributes of Gemstones by an Expert Gemologist.
In our series on the
World of Gemstones, we now discuss Color and its importance.
Color of a gemstone is its physical
characteristics. It is the very essence of the gem and the first and foremost
attribute considered to identify a gemstone.
What comes to mind when you hear the term
`Ruby`? What about when you talk of `Emerald`?
This is the importance of color to gemstones. Color is the inherent nature of gemstones.
Valuation of gemstone is based on color, i.e, Hue, Tone and Saturation.
Certain shades and colors fetch the highest prices. Some stones are called Allochromatic (come in many colored varieties), while others like Peridot are Idiochromatic(appear in one color).
Follow us as we discuss more features of Gemstones in our following blogs.