What makes a high grade gemstone?

At the high end of the spectrum, quality, exotic, natural gemstones have recently seen a threefold increase in demand. Whilst Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires have seen a resurgence, there has been a particular interest in more obscure stones which possess unusual colours and allow customers to choose gemstones to suit their own unique style. A high grade gemstone is one which has a clarity and depth of colour which is appealing. The gemstone will have been cut and polished very well, with individual proportions to allow the play of light over the gem and through to be maximised. Flaws and inclusions will be minimal or be such that they add to the provenance and are a useful indicative of origin or whether or not the stone has been heated, by man or naturally by the processes deep within the mantle within the crust of the Earth. Treatments will be only those accepted by the Gemmological Association of Great Britain such as heat as it can occur naturally however, natural beauty is the most sought after and also increasingly the most rare. Book an appointment to discuss your requirements at our Mill Street, Oakham showroom.