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Getting to Know Gems

Abdul Rafi


Gems Should never be bough as a gamble -the uneducated consumer will always lose. This is a basic rule of thumb.

The best way to take the gamble out of buying a particular gem is to familiarize you with the gem. While the average consumer can't hope to make the same precise judgments as a qualified gemologist, Whose scientific training and wealth of practical experience provide a far greater data-base from which to operate.

Here are five key questions to ask before buying gemstone or Bidding at online Auction site

1. Is the color what you like?

2. Is the shape what you want?

3. Does it have liveliness, Or Zip?

4. Can you like it & Feel Excited about It?

5. Can You Afford it?

If Answer to all above is yes, then you can start examine the gemstone.

The Six Key Steps in Examining a Stone

  • Whenever Possible, Look at the picture of the gemstone un-mounted.
  • Make sure Gemstone is photographed normally, not with lots of Photoshop pictures correction,

Normally sellers enhance the photo of the gemstone.

  • Ask enough questions with the seller before making the Bid
  • Try to view the Stone in different angle,
  • If gemstone is expensive ask the seller if they can escrow payment,
  • Always ask the seller if stone is loop clean

Make sure to check the feedback rating of the seller, my personal favorite is eHotbid.com
Feedback given is not revertible.

Weight:

Gemstones and Diamonds are always sold by carat. Not to be confused with karat(KT) which in the united States refers to gold purity.

False Claims & Costly Bargains:

On eHotbid make sure the seller is Verified, since verification goes through strict control, so that bidders don't end up with scam sellers.

Make sure you can call seller. You can't reach them or talks to some one don't buy more than $50 to be on the safe side. Always try to make your first purchase with the seller for less value.

Beware of Scams.

In the Gemstone Business they are in to Habits of enhancing the colors artificially. Ask seller if the stone is colors enhanced. See if the stone had gone through Radiation treatment and void Bargains and costly mistakes.


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