Information on gemstones and diamonds

Diamonds and gemstones are valuable if they meet certain criteria

Diamonds and gemstones are also referred to as so-called semi-precious stones, which points to its prestigious use, especially in the field of jewelry. The history of precious stones can be traced back to antiquity.

Here, in addition to precious gold, silver and other materials were made into jewelry, and diamonds were also at that time already the most valuable gemstones. Gems must meet the three criteria are generally rare, special hardness and transparency in order to be recognized as such. The rarer, purer and more gems here are, the higher is its value.

In addition to diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds and opals are known gems used in jewelry manufacturing. The cut of these stones is now conducted primarily in a crystal-like form. This crystal form increases both the light reflection as well as the luster of a gemstone. In addition, the shape of a crystal is attractive and suitable for jewelry production.

Polished Gemstones are generally referred to as jewels. In the so-called brilliant cut diamonds prevails, which is why so polished stones known as diamonds. In addition to the respective colors of precious stones may also occur colored diamonds, with the color caused by impurities.

"Fancy diamonds" is the general term for the colored diamonds, which are particularly rare and therefore valuable. In general, the value of gemstones is very strongly influenced by their weight. In diamond, the mass is traditionally expressed in carats, one carat being equivalent to 0.2 grams. The diamond mining is now produced mainly in Russia, many African countries, Australia, Canada and Brazil by a few large companies.