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The carat is a unit of measuring the weight of a gemstone. One carat equals 0.2 grams, or 0.007 ounces (avoirdupois). 5-carats makes 1 gram, 10-carats makes 2 grams and so forth, and 141.7 carats makes 1 ounce. The carat weight is measured in points or fractions. 100 points makes 1 carat. Explaining with the help of an example, if you buy .50 carats gemstone, then it equals to 50 points or I/2 carat. Ideally speaking carat weight has major affect on the price of the gemstone. There are certain specifications to follow in the carat weight measurement as well. For instance, 1/4-carat total weight may be 0.21 to 0.29 carats; 1/3-carat total weight may be 0.30 to 0.36 carats; 1/2-carat total weight may be 0.45 to 0.59 carats etc.

The best and easiest way to estimate the carat weight of the gemstone is through a gem scale. The scale is marked in carat and grams respectively. Another simple way to measure the carat weight is the postage scale. The scale gives the readings in ounces. Convert the ounces to grams. One ounce has 28.4 grams. After you have converted them into grams, multiply the figure by 5 and you get the estimate in carat weight. Carat weight also holds direct relation with the diameter and the depth of the gemstone. The bigger the carat size of a gemstone, the greater will be its depth and diameter, which will eventually reveal a price estimate for that particular gemstone.

Color, cut and clarity of the gemstone also plays a very crucial role in ascertaining its price and value. A 0.42-carat gemstone with refined color and clarity may cost more than a 0.62-carat diamond having lower color and clarity. However, if you have a gemstone, which is of 0.76-carat, and another gemstone of 0.58-carat, and both have the same clarity and color, the 0.76-carat gemstone will be more expensive. Note that there are other factors that go beyond the carat weight estimation when it comes to estimating gem stone price. If a gemstone of 0.65-carat with a crack in it is compared with a .34-carat gemstone that is greatly refined, then, obviously, the .34-carat gemstone will cost more when compared to the 0.65-carat gemstone.

You need to check that the gemstone has no cracks. It is because cracks also reduce the prices of even the most precious of a gemstone. Try to purchase the evenly shaped gemstones, which have a proper symmetry. If you are not so sure about how to find a crack on the gemstone, try to take the expert’s advice. A slight change in the symmetry will definitely result in reduced price value. These are all possible factors that affect the price of the gemstones.

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While “Diamonds are forever” is a relatively new marketing punch line created by a diamond company, colored gemstones have actually been parts of human civilization since forever.  There have been traces of gemstone usage from early human history with mention of gemstones in the holy Bible also. The emperors and royals of ancient ages had special affiliation to colored gemstones. Ancient cultures across the world sanctified colored gemstones and associated different beliefs and mysticism to gemstones. Recently colored gemstones have made a dramatic comeback with colored gemstones like ruby, emerald, sapphire, aquamarine, tanzanite, amethyst and many more dominating the runways, fashion circles, red carpet and of course our jewelry boxes. Here are a few reasons why colored gemstones score over diamonds.

Cost

The most defining characteristic that makes colored gems score over diamonds is the cost. In the cost of one diamond ring (I carat diamond) one can have around 7-8 gemstone rings with good quality gemstones in at least 6×4 sizes. So one can own a lot of gemstone jewelry in place of counted pieces of diamond jewelry. Bigger jewelry like bracelets makes much more sense in gemstones than in diamonds for the obvious cost benefit. 

Designs and styles

Jewelry in colored gemstones has more fun and character. With the wide variety of colors and hues available, there are a whole lot of designs to choose from. Colored gemstones can be perfect accessories for all occasions from casual wear to sophisticated party wear to every day office wear. Colored gemstones can be combined in different colors to compliment multi-colored dresses.

Variety

Gemstones have a wide range of colors, styles and costs you could choose from to suit your preference. Even if you are looking for a gemstone of a particular kind, you still have a sea of choices in terms of color and quality available. You could also look for specialty gemstones like the star gems, cats eye species etc. With colored gemstones you can be never run out of options when ever you feel like dressing up differently.

Exotic mysticism

Gemstones have been associated to the occult since ancient times. In olden days gemstones were used as talismans to ward off evil and attract good luck. There is a different belief associated to each gem like sapphire is associated to purity in love; aquamarine is associated to happy marriage, emerald to verdure, amethyst to disciplined habits and so on. Gemstones are also believed to provide healing power.

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