Carol asks…
Where can I get advise from an expert on precious stones, specifically diamonds?
I have a couple questions for an expert on precious stones, specifically diamonds. I'm not looking to buy or price any. My questions are more directed towards physical properties or characteristics of diamonds.
admin answers:
A gemologist from GIA should be able to help you (or a similar certification association). Look them up in the phone book. Yes, they are salesmen. However, they too have a lot of knowledge about the stones.
Nancy asks…
Do the precious stones in the bible have any significance besides beauty?
Ezekiel 28:13-Satan's covering was precious stones,the New Jerusalem's walls in the bible are made up of precious gemstones.
admin answers:
Yes.
Http://kiwijewels.com/gemstone_meanings.htm
http://www.sedonawolf.com/Stone.htm
Joseph asks…
When did United Parcel Service add unset precious stones to their terms and conditions?
When did UPS stop covering unset precious stones in their insurance?
admin answers:
I have been a UPS shipper for 20+ yrs and it has always been in their terms and conditions along with sending cash and precious metals
Maria asks…
Are colored pearls, diamonds and odd colored precious stones manipulated or natural?
I understand that there many types of colored diamonds, pearls, and precious stones (ex: pink sapphire, white topaz, black diamonds, blue pearls,etc.) But how do they acquire their color? Natural and that's why the odd colored ones are more rare? They are not as popular and sell less so they make less?
Thanks!
admin answers:
Colors are the results of tiny amount of elements like iron that color gems like amythest. In small quantities is can devalue the gem but deeply colored gems are rare and more valuable. Think of the Hope Diamond. Most of the manipulation of gems is by heat or x-rays, but there are ways of detecting it.
Thomas asks…
Will jewelry stores buy my natural, uncut precious stones?
I have in my possession some uncut precious stones, ruby's, emeralds, sapphires, and I have already had them checked for authenticity. I just want to know where I should sell them? Will a jewelry store buy them?
admin answers:
If you are in a large town check at the university. Go to the geology department. If there is a local gem and mineral society, they should know about it. The odds are very good that is you have a local gem and mineral society there will be at least one person there who facets. That person will be the one who would be interested in purchasing your gems.
Susan asks…
If I give my gold Jewellery to Pawn shop which have few precious stones,how much % I can get?
If I give my gold Jewellery to Pawn shop which have few precious stones,how much % I can get?Like I want to know will I get the money for precious stones as well including the gold???Precious stone include diamond & other stones.
Any answer will be helpful.I will look forward for yours' reply.
Thanks.
admin answers:
Depends on the place and the weight of the jewelry.
John asks…
Which gemstones have the potential to join the ranks of the real precious stones in terms of value per carat?
Diamond,ruby,sapphire & emerald have been the premier precious stones for a long time.Which gems are most likely to join this bracket?
admin answers:
A precious stone must have three characteristics, Beauty, Durability and Rarity to qualify. Having said that rarity can be a problem, there are many stones which are too rare to have wide appeal because there are just not enough to satisfy the world market demand and become, as you put it "real" precious stones but have prices that outstrip many of the traditional group. Examples of these are Alexandrite, Demantoid Garnet, Uvarovite Garnet, Taaffite etc.
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