Gem Stones

About the gems

Everyone is familiar with precious jewels but not everyone knows what makes a stone precious, and how it's price is set. Many people want to buy jewelry, and they want it to be expensive, but they would rather they pay a low price for it. Cheap jewelry that is high in quality is in demand, which is why many men and women come to me, a jewelry expert, asking, "How to find wholesale prices?" Indeed, there are places in New York City where you can find warehouse prices on gemstones, and we are talking about a quality level that ranges from very low to the very finest in precious stones- all at bargain basement prices. If you would like to know more about the ratings and review process for this, you have come to the right place. My name is Danny and I have over sixty years in the jewelry business. I am going to give you the lowdown on the entire jewelry business and show you, the consumer, how to avoid being ripped off, and how to find the perfect stone, whether it's a diamond engagement ring, diamond wedding ring, a ruby or sapphire for a gift, or just an exotic jewel for the sheer pleasure of it's beauty. I am going to tell you all the secrets that your jeweler may not want you to know.

Diamonds are renown the whole world over, and for over two millenia, for their ability to dazzle and enchant. Their gemological aspect for reflecting light as well as for hardness is unsurpassed in the world of gemstones. Their light refractive qualities make them shine by reflecting a full spectrum of light, an enchanting display that makes every doubter realize why they are so popular for wedding rings as well as engagement rings. There is no substitute for a high quality diamond ring.

Most people assume that all gems are stones, but that's not entirely correct. Some gems are entirely organic. For instance, take the case of the Amber. Amber is a fossilized resin, and you will find that most of the fine amber that is for sale is between thirty and ninety million years old. That's right! Amber is very much a fossil, just like those you may find in a museum!

Stones for jewels have been in use since pre-historical times. And no wonder, when you see a beautiful gemstone, one wants to wear it around one's neck as a necklace, or around a finger as a ring. They are objects, often they are art objects. Hand made jewelry features stones that vary in value, but the artistic effort that goes into creating them gives these precious commodities a rare and special value. For instance, let us look at Turquoise.

Turquoise has been used by societies for many centuries. The word itself comes from the French language, believe it or not. It means Turkey, as in the country of Turkey, not the bird! The reason for this is because French traders used to pick up Turquoise in that country. Although it did not originate there, they were a primary trading center for it and thus the name of the country become inextricably associated with the name of this precious stone. Turquoise is very fragile and subject to being cracked. Although it is relatively expensive, the prices have come down due to techniques for making artificial versions. Oh well! So it goes. Please continue reading this website as we add more and more information about the precious stones you are looking to purchase.