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Tips Before Purchasing Emerald Engagement Rings
Gemstones are popular choice of the couples when they go to shop for
the rings. Varieties of colors and a dazzling impact on the onlookers
are few of the reasons for the people opting for these stones.
Emerald engagement rings are also one of the preferred choices of the
couples as they want to add color and a touch of history as well to
the ring. But they must consider some tips before shopping for the gemstone.
When varieties of emerald are displayed before your eyes in a
jeweler shop, first of all you should pick up a
color of your choice. Green is the usual color of emerald gemstone.
However, there are several shades of green to choose from. For
instance, you can settle for dark green or lighter green. One of the
most popular shades of green in emerald is blue-green, which also
makes the rings expensive. Other colors which are less favored
amongst the customers are brown or yellow and are priced way lower.
While checking the gemstone for color quality, know that the color
should be clear. The stone should be keeping its color in various
lights for better quality of emerald engagement rings. The stone must
also be transparent, meaning that its internal appearance should not
be cloudy, though darker colors may not be having the transparency.
While purchasing the gemstone, make sure that you have checked the
stone for inclusions, as are found in diamonds. You should
particularly ensure that the stone has no fracture, which is known as
feather. Such an inclusion lowers the price and should be preferred
only when you intend to buy emerald engagement rings at very low
costs. Otherwise make a stringent quality check on the stone.
As you give the gemstone to the jeweler to cut in shape of your
preference, consider the cost also. Some cuts are expensive as they
require time and skill form the specialist of the field. Such cuts
are done to carve out the stone in pear, heart or even round shapes.
If budget is the concern, then go for simpler cut to shape the stone
in rectangular or square, which are popular for emerald engagement
rings.
Another aspect that you must consider while purchasing the emerald is
whether or not it has been put under treatment or not. Some gemstones
develop cracks, which are filled with oils or epoxy resins. Ask the
jeweler if the stone has gone such treatment or not. Cost of the
stone will be lowered to the larger extent if some treatments are
done on it and will make the rings less expensive as against high
costs of the rings with flawless stones.
In the end, it is advisable to purchase the emerald only after making
every enquiry to the jeweler. If the stone has been treated for
filling the cracks, then know about the extent of the treatment as it
will determine the prices. The jeweler must also be clearly telling
you if the stone is natural or created in lab. Natural stones are
expensive. So, ask the jeweler to give you in writing, if he says it
is natural gemstone. Keep these tips in mind while shopping for
emerald engagement rings.
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