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Birthstones Colors
Giving a piece of jewelry
containing Birthstones is the traditional way of celebrating
special occasions. Like diamonds, Birthstones are graded by color, cut,
clarity and carat weight. Click one of the following links to access
facts and information about Birthstones Colors and their attributes.
Birthstones Colors
Discover the traditional colors associated with Birthstones. Giving a piece of jewelry
containing Birthstones is the traditional way of celebrating special
family occasions. But how do you judge the quality of the stone? Just
like diamonds, the gems in most Birthstones are graded by Color, Cut,
Clarity and Carat weight - commonly known as the 4 C's.
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Color - relates to rarity, value and quality of a gemstone
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Cut -
the shape and style of the cut of the gemstone e.g. Pear, Round,
Marquise, Heart shaped
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Clarity - how clear a gemstone is and describes the presence, or
absence, of Inclusions (flaws) within the stone and any
blemishes on its surface.
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Carat Weight - the Carat is used to measure the weight of a
gemstone
Birthstone colors are therefore extremely important to consider when
purchasing a piece of jewelry containing precious or semi-precious
gemstones.
Natural
Birthstones Colors
Natural gemstone colors are ranked according to their rarity and value.
The following information details what causes the different natural
colors:
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Blue Colors are caused by the presence of the element Boron (B)
which changes the conductivity of the gemstones
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Red, Pink & Brown Colors are caused by crystal lattice defects
during the formation of the gemstone
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Purple coloration is caused by the presence of iron and/or
manganese
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Yellow Colors are caused by the presence of the element Nitrogen
(N) which changes the conductivity of gemstones
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White - Colors - Some gemstones, such as the diamond and topaz
are transparent and colorless and are referred to as a white
colors
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Green Colors are caused by exposure to the natural radiation in
the earth such as uranium ore
Birthstones Colors
Birthstone Colors
are determined by the impurities or structural defects that cause the
coloration and the gemstones
selective absorption of certain wavelengths of light
called the body color. In gemstones, color consists of
three components:
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Hue - the first impression of the color
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Tone - the lightness or darkness of color ranging from light to
medium to dark
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Saturation - the intensity of a gemstone's color which is
measured from dull to strong to vivid
Other Factors
affecting the Colors of Birthstones - Synthetic Gemstones
Other factors affecting the colors of birthstones containing gemstones
include fluorescence and color enhancements produced by high pressure,
high temperature treatment and irradiation. The process called
Irradiation is used to change the colors of gemstones, these are called
the treated stones. Synthetic colored gems are not natural as they are
created by man in a laboratory. Synthetic gemstones are much cheaper
than those with natural colors making them easily affordable to
everyone.
Symbolism and Significance of
Birthstones
From Ancient times wise men and healers have believed that jewels and
gemstones have mystical powers and conduct the energies of the ruling planets with which each
gemstone is associated which affect our physical or emotional well being and healing powers.
Gemstones and their attributes were related to signs of the Zodiac or
month of birth and referred to as Birthstones.
Meaning of Birthstones Colors
Individual
Birthstones colors also have special attributes. The meaning behind
birthstones colors were symbolised by their association with events
which occurred in history, many of which dated back, and related to, the
biblical meanings of colors. The Christian meaning of colors were highly
symbolic. The meaning of birthstones colors are detailed in the above
links.
Birthstones Colors - Guide
- Facts - Information - Info - Gems - Gemstones - Precious -
Stones - Guide - Pearls - Diamonds - Aquamarine - Opals - Emeralds -
Rubies - Sapphires - Turquoise - Peridots - Topaz
Garnets - Amethyst - Birthstones Colors - Month - Monthly - Traditional
- Meaning
January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August -
September
October - November - December
Birthstones &
Jewelry Insurance
Your home insurance policy may not fully cover you for birthstone
jewelry insurance, engagement ring insurance or wedding ring insurance.
Your home insurance policy probably covers jewelry theft, but not loss
that occurs for other reasons. A typical home insurance policy will only
usually pay a maximum of $1,000 for jewelry theft. Obtain a Jewelry
Insurance quote from the Chubb group of jewelry insurance.
Birthstones Colors
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