How and what determines the price of a gemstone?

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How and what determines the price of a gemstone? The effectiveness of a gem is determined by the parameters it completes. To get the most out of a gem, it is important to understand how it works and what factors influence its value, and then learn how to use it.

Here are some of the factors that affect the price of gems: Rarity and DiversityThe price of gems is directly proportional to the rarity. Rare gems are naturally more expensive. Gemstones like diamonds, sapphires and rubies are more expensive than gemstones like garnet, amethyst and peridot. They demand a higher per-carat price. It takes millions of years for nature to create precious gemstones, and nature's ability to create perfect specimens is limited. As a result, rare gems become more expensive. You already know that Ruby is more expensive than Peridot and Burmese Ruby is more expensive than Thai Ruby. So, what's the difference here? Color! Imperial Pigeon Blood Burma Ruby will cost more than Pink Red Burma Ruby The most important factor in the price of a gem is the color of the gem. Hue tone and saturation are the color components of the gem. Color is the most important consideration when selecting gemstone. The purer the color the more expensive. It must have a high saturation level as well as excellent tone.

How Does Clarity Affect Gem Pricing?


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