Jewelers Workshop - Colored Stones

Beauty. Rarity. Durability. Colored gemstones provide us the opportunity for uniquely personal expression. When buying colored gemstone jewelry, the most important factor is what you like. Because of the subtle differences, look at several before deciding. At The Jeweler's Workshop, we offer loose colored gemstones that we use to create customized mountings. Or you may prefer to buy a finished piece. We can help you select the stone and mountings to fit your lifestyle.

Most colored gemstones derive their beauty from their color - purples, blues, greens, yellows, oranges and reds. Because of their rarity, gemstones where color occurs naturally are generally the most valuable. Many gemstones are treated or enhanced in some way, such as with heat or safe irradiation, to achieve the beautiful colors or clarity. Some jewelers make also offer synthetic colored gemstones. These gemstones may look like naturally colored gemstones, but are made in labs. Another factor that affects a gemstone's beauty is clarity. Some gemstones have no internal inclusions to interrupt the passage of light while others may have characteristic inclusions.

To make the most of the gemstone, gem cutters work to achieve a pleasing and affordable mix of color, weight (measured in carats) and a safe shape for mounting. Sparkle adds to the beauty of a well-cut colored gemstone. The cut of a colored gemstone describes how it is shaped and whether it is well-formed. Some gemstones, such as opals, are suited to a smooth, rounded surface. Others, such as sapphires, are more frequently shaped with a precise series of facets that accentuate the gem's color. Some cutters today may also use convex or concave facets to shape colored gemstones like small sculptures.

A gemstone's ability to be fashioned, mounted and worn is a function of its durability. Some gemstones, such as sapphires, rubies and garnets, are well-suited to an active daily life and work well in rings, bracelets or cufflinks. Others, such as emeralds, pearls and opals are better suited in earring or necklace mountings to keep them beautifully out of harm's way.

We believe that a well-informed customer is a satisfied customer and we'll explain all aspects of your purchase to you. We want you to feel excited and confident about your purchase and know that we are looking out for you. If you don't understand something, please ask and our team will be happy to help.


	Beauty. Rarity. Durability. Colored gemstones provide us the opportunity for uniquely personal expression. When buying colored gemstone jewelry, the most important factor is what you like. Because of the subtle differences, look at several before deciding. At The Jeweler's Workshop, we offer loose colored gemstones that we use to create customized mountings. Or you may prefer to buy a finished piece. We can help you select the stone and mountings to fit your lifestyle. Most colored gemstones derive their beauty from their color - purples, blues, greens, yellows, oranges and reds. Because of their rarity, gemstones where color occurs naturally are generally the most valuable. Many gemstones are treated or enhanced in some way, such as with heat or safe irradiation, to achieve the beautiful colors or clarity. Some jewelers make also offer synthetic colored gemstones. These gemstones may look like naturally colored gemstones, but are made in labs. Another factor that affects a gemstone's beauty is clarity. Some gemstones have no internal inclusions to interrupt the passage of light while others may have characteristic inclusions. To make the most of the gemstone, gem cutters work to achieve a pleasing and affordable mix of color, weight (measured in carats) and a safe shape for mounting. Sparkle adds to the beauty of a well-cut colored gemstone. The cut of a colored gemstone describes how it is shaped and whether it is well-formed. Some gemstones, such as opals, are suited to a smooth, rounded surface. Others, such as sapphires, are more frequently shaped with a precise series of facets that accentuate the gem's color. Some cutters today may also use convex or concave facets to shape colored gemstones like small sculptures. A gemstone's ability to be fashioned, mounted and worn is a function of its durability. Some gemstones, such as sapphires, rubies and garnets, are well-suited to an active daily life and work well in rings, bracelets or cufflinks. Others, such as emeralds, pearls and opals are better suited in earring or necklace mountings to keep them beautifully out of harm's way. We believe that a well-informed customer is a satisfied customer and we'll explain all aspects of your purchase to you. We want you to feel excited and confident about your purchase and know that we are looking out for you. If you don't understand something, please ask and our team will be happy to help.
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