5 Essential Tips to Remember Before Buying Gemstones Online

Buying gemstones online can be such a challenging task. You will feel overwhelmed by the vast number of choices you can have online, but you must also equip yourself with specific skills and preparations beforehand to ensure you get the gem you seek. While you can consider many things before buying a particular gemstone, here are some essential tips. Knowing them before heading to an online jewelry store can help save you a lot of confusion and money. Read on for a more enjoyable gem purchase experience.

Even in ancient times, the love for gemstone jewelry has been evident. Rubies, emeralds, and sapphires have become an integral part of the jewelry of royalties. Even now, gem jewelry can be seen in red carpet events, luxurious parties, worn by A-list stars, and always seen on the best-dressed list. If you also want a gemstone piece, take these tips with you.

What comes to mind is, "Why would I buy this gem?" We want to purchase brilliant stones; they could be for aesthetic purposes, keepsakes, or a glamorous addition to another jewelry piece. There are specific rules to follow for different purposes.

If you plan to purchase rock for aesthetic purposes (for example, as an embellishment to a gown or a dress), ensure you have prepared a sample size of the gem you want to purchase. Also, identify the gems that will be challenging to incorporate into the dress, adjust your needs, and go for the ones that will make your dress beautiful but will not prove hazardous to your desired fashion.

For keepsakes, identify if you need something polished or raw. Also, set a price range to get gems made into jewelry pieces.

In addition to another accessory (for example, a ring). Some of us love the look of a pretty gemstone sitting on a ring. However, we must remember that not all gems are durable enough to be included in a ring. Stones come in different hardness ratings, and some gems are too soft enough and prone to scratching and breaking. Some stones work well with rings that are for everyday use, while others may not work. Before heading to an online jewelry store, know the hardness rating of the gem you desire.

Also, calibration is essential. If your ring comes in a specific size, you must ensure that your gem is calibrated to fit your trinket perfectly. A professional jeweler can do a calibration, so you need to contact one if you're not so sure of the size that you are getting. Having the stone calibrated will keep it from being scratched and ruined.

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After going through the things, you need to remember before buying a gemstone, consider the specs of the stone you want. 

Color

To make searching easier, you should already have a list of preferred colors before you hit an online jewelry store. Do you like the fiery red color of the ruby? Have you always been attracted to the cool shade of sapphire? Have you been looking for a rare pink diamond? Color is an essential factor to consider for you to have an enjoyable time buying jewelry online.

Birthstone

Do you prefer to buy gems according to your birthstone? Birthstones have exciting meanings and use; you must check them before deciding what to buy.

Purpose

Are you planning to buy the gem for an engagement ring? Perhaps you are looking for a gemstone to give your significant other. There are specific gems for specified events. Make sure to inquire about these before buying gemstones online to be better equipped with your purchase.

Shape

Gems, thanks to technology, now come in different shapes and sizes. Some of the popular forms are the pear, the teardrop, the princess cut, and the ever-classy round shape. Having a preferred stone before venturing into purchasing a gem is essential. Seeing stones of unusual shapes can be overwhelming, so you better come to the store with the firm determination that you will buy a particular stone in a specific shape.

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Ruby

The birthstone of July. This stone is considered a member of the "big three" in the world of gemstones. It is viewed as one of the most valuable gems in the world; it can be more expensive than the famous diamond! The price per carat can be pretty high for rubies that are graded "exceptional" regarding quality. Rubies have become extremely popular with necklaces, rings, and earrings. The ruby symbolizes bravery, courage, and enthusiasm to begin again.

Emeralds

The next piece of jewelry to look out for is the emerald. Based on its luscious green color, the emerald is considered the gemstone of the spring season. The fun thing about emeralds is their inclusions have a name, too. The emerald's imperfections are called "Jardin," which, in French, means garden. Emeralds are priced based on their colors. The most valuable ones range from deep greenish-blue color to a luscious green shade. Emeralds also feature different sophisticated cuts that you will enjoy thoroughly.

Sapphire

The last gemstone in the big three groups is the sapphire.

Sapphires have become such a well-loved stone among the nobles and the royals. Thanks to Kate Middleton and Prince William proposing to his lady love an 18-carat sapphire ring formerly from his late mother, Lady Diana, sapphire engagement rings have increased through the years. Although it comes in different colors, such as yellow, green, brown, clear, and orange, the most prominent color is blue. Regarding hardness, sapphire comes second only to a diamond with a Mohs scale rating of 9.

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The next thing that you have to put serious consideration into is the payment method. To avoid getting scammed online, identifying your payment courier is a top priority for you to consider. It's best if you also research the website's authenticity. You can do this by looking into the reviews of a particular site. You can also ask professional jewelry dealers which online jewelry store to visit. Getting this information before taking the plunge can save you from scams and many frustrations. 

Even though they may look the same, not all gems are created equal. Some stones are superior to others. However, you may also pay a high price for them than their lesser-quality counterparts. Here are the three kinds of gemstones you may encounter in the market as you search for the best gem.

Natural gems are stones that have been mined worldwide. They are naturally produced and considered the gift of the earth. They contain authentic particles, some of these rare and exclusive only for stones that have been naturally produced. Unlike its other two counterparts, mined gemstones are more expensive, valuable, and durable. If you want to buy a gem made to last, go for the naturally created ones; you can never go wrong.

Laboratory-created gems, also known as synthetic ones, started gaining attention and popularity when they became one of the alternatives for gemstones listed as nearing extinction. These manufacture-created gems can be identified as the same as naturally-created ones because they can have the same components, look, and chemical and physical properties. Although pretty similar, the main difference is that these laboratory-produced gems don't have the rarity and the valuable features innate in natural gemstones. An experienced gemologist will be able to differentiate the two.

The last type of the gem is the imitation gem. These copycat gems only look similar to natural gemstones but lack the natural ones' chemical and physical properties. Materials such as cubic zirconia and tinted glass are used to make imitation gems like these. 

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Buying gemstones online is easy if you have equipped yourself with the essential things you need to know. With the help of this guide, more research, and with the help of a trusted jewelry dealer, you will be able to get the gem of your dreams worthy of the price you have paid for it. If a great jewelry store with lovely gems is what you're looking for, visit IceCarats.com's collection. Be mesmerized by the trinkets that you will see! Don't sit there waiting. Keep sparkling, darling!