| Diamonds are the only gem stones that have | | | | get a GIA certificate and take your time when |
| standards of quality so you want to pay close | | | | you are shopping. |
| attention to these standards when you are buying | | | | There are many types of stones that look similar, |
| diamonds. As for as other gems go, it is up to | | | | so be aware of what they are. For instance |
| you and the jeweler to decide their value. The are | | | | yellow quarts and citrine are often mistaken for |
| quite a few gems that are being synthesized now | | | | yellow topaz and rhodolite and grossular garnets |
| and you should learn which ones are and how to | | | | are much rarer then red garnets but they can |
| recognize them. Rubies for instance will have a | | | | look the same to the untrained eye. If the deal |
| "tagant" in them that is visible when the | | | | looks to good to be true then it most likely is, so |
| synthesized stone is held under ultraviolet light. | | | | never jump at a hasty deal the requires that you |
| If there are any terms or words that you do not | | | | pay quickly or sight unseen. |
| understand when the jeweler is talking to you, | | | | Also, remember that the type of lighting can and |
| don't be shy about stopping and asking him or her | | | | will effect the color of a gemstone. The best way |
| to explain what they mean. If you feel that the | | | | to see a gemstone is in normal out door lighting. |
| jeweler or salesman is being less than | | | | Of course, no jeweler is going to let you walk out |
| forthcommig or at all deceitful, leave and find | | | | the door with a fine piece of jewelry, so they |
| someone else to do business with. If you are | | | | should have decent lighting for you to examine |
| buying expensive stones then you will want to | | | | the gemstone with. |