Diamonds and Colored Gemstones

Whatever you are looking for, Majestic Jewelers has it! From basic to extremely impressive and decorative stones, in all shapes, sizes and colors. We can help you find the exact match for your dream!

A qualified jeweler who is a diamond expert can help you select the right stone which suits your personal taste. The classic Round Brilliant, Oval, Pear, Marquise, Princess, Heart and Emerald shapes are among the most beautiful and popular today.

To establish a diamond's quality, jewelers examine each of the 4C's: cut, clarity, carat weight and color. The combination of the 4C's determines the value of a particular diamond. For example, a colorless diamond is at the top of the Diamond Quality Pyramid in color, but if it lacks clarity, is small or not well cut, it will be of a lower value. The finest stones possess the rarest quality in each of the 4C's and are the most valuable.

Cut: The better cut a diamond, the more brilliant. A well cut or faceted diamond, regardless of its shape, scintillates with fire and light - offering the greatest brilliance and value. Diamonds that are cut too deep or too shallow lose light that spills through the side or bottom. As a result, poorly cut stones will be less brilliant and beautiful (and certainly less valuable) than well cut diamonds higher on the Diamond Quality Pyramid.

Clarity:The purer a diamond, the more brilliant it is. Virtually all natural diamonds contain identifying characteristics, yet many are invisible to the naked eye. Under the scrutiny of a jeweler's 10x magnifying loupe or microscope, natural phenomena - called inclusions - may be seen. These are nature's birthmarks and they may look like tiny crystals, clouds or feathers.

The number, color, type, size and position of surface and internal birthmarks affect a diamond's value. Major inclusions can interfere with the path of light that travels through a diamond, diminishing its brilliance and sparkle and therefore its value.

Carat Weight: The larger a diamond, the more rare it is. A diamond's size is measured in carat weight and each carat is equal to 100 points. A .75 carat diamond is the same as a 75-point diamond or a 3/4 carat stone.

Color: The more pure the color in a diamond, the more rare it is. Diamonds are graded by color, starting at D and continuing through the alphabet. Truly colorless stones, graded D, treasured for their rarity and value, are highest on the Diamond Quality Pyramid.

While many diamonds appear colorless, they may actually have subtle yellow or brown tones and these color grades include P and Q. Although still beautiful, they will be less rare and therefor less valuable. To appreciate the simple beauty of each individual stone, you should compare diamonds side by side with a jeweler. "Fancy" diamonds in well defined colors including red, pink, blue, green and canary yellow, are highly prized and particularly rare.

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Colored Gemstones

Majestic Jewelers offers an outstanding selection of stunning gemstones and impressive settings, from simple to the most elaborate.

Whatever design and color you have in mind, Majestic Jewelers can create a dream for you. Of course, we also have on hand a wide variety of pre-designed jewelry for you to choose from. Visit us today and see why Majestic Jewelers is THE place to find everything you need in jewelry and accessories. Contact us now online or toll free 1-877-644-5282