Thursday, 30 May 2019

Factors To Look When Choosing A Teal Sapphire

By Kathleen Walker


For those who are looking at buying sapphire stones for their engagement rings, then there are a few things to look out for when considering the value. One of the best types of sapphires to consider buying would be the teal sapphire since it is a very simple stone that has a very classy look that will look great with any outfit. So if one would want to purchase this stone, then check out these factors.

First off, one has to pay close attention to the color. The best way to do that would be to pit the stone under a good light such as a fluorescent lamp probably a foot away. If the deep blue and green color would radiate under the light clearly, then it is most likely an authentic stone.

From there, one may want to put it under different types of light such as natural sunlight or moonlight. If ever a different shade would come out, such as a certain shade of purple, then it means that the stone is pretty valuable. One has to make sure that the other color is only faint as the teal color must still dominate the other shades.

From there, one must then check for the clarity of the stone to check if there are any inclusions. These inclusions would come in the form of small bubbles, silky lines or even crystals that may appear when put under a lens. Now, one may be able to spot these inclusions even without a lens but it is harder to do and may need a jeweler eye.

Third, one has to see the cut of the jewel to see if there is symmetry in structure. For the circular shaped ones, one most check out for the smooth surface and the entire shape of the circle. One also has to do this for the square or the rectangle shaped jewels in order to know if there is symmetry.

Take note that if there happens to be any type of large gaps or clear spaces that can be found in the middle of the stone, then it has been cut for the purpose of retaining weight. If the stone is cut like this, then it means it has less value than the one that was cut in the critical angle for more of beauty purposes. So look for the one without the large window in the center.

Finally, one has to check the carat weight of a stone. Now, a good weight for most stones would reach somewhere in one carat to two carats depending on the jewel. If one can find something with a higher carat weight, then it will be rarer. At the same time, it will also be much more expensive to buy.

If one would want to look for this kind of jewel, use these factors as a guide. These factors will allow one to know the value and the rarity of the jewel. It allows one to know how valuable and expensive the jewel is.




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