Colored Gemstone Jewelry
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Buying colored gemstones can be quite a daunting task, especially with so many natural as well as synthetic substitutes available to each gemstone.

Here are 4 Questions that will help you make the right choices

1. Is it natural or synthetic?

Even though synthetic gemstones are genuine and can even look great, they cost much less than natural gemstones. So, if you are buying a synthetic gemstone you should not be paying the price of a natural gemstone.

2. Do you like the color?

When we are buying colored gemstones, the color obviously is the reason why we prefer one gemstone over other. Once you decide  the gemstone that you want to buy it is also important you learn to critically evaluate color of the gemstone. Know the finest and the rarest of the colors.

But, once you have done the deciding factor should always be the color that you like and not the color that is better or more expensive. (Unless, of course you are buying it for investment, then you would only want get the best possible color.)

3. Is the color enhanced or natural?

Most of the gemstones in the market these days are given various kinds of treatments to enhance the color of the gem.

While most of the treatments are permanent and some are only temporary. So, one needs to ask before buying the gem about what kind of treatment has been given to the gem and if it would fade with time.

And, it goes without saying that natural colored gemstones are rarer and more expensive than the ones that are treated.

4. How good is the clarity of the gem?

Inclusions are more easily found in colored gemstone than in diamonds and here they do not affect the value as much as they would in a diamond. However, presence of too many inclusions affect the clarity and hence the beauty of the gem. Also, some inclusions can even affect the durability of the stone.

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The first lady Michelle Obama is known as much for her classic style as she is known for her social activism. Whether it be a formal gathering, a public appearance or a charity, she would always appear stylish yet elegant. And, what defines elegance better than the timeless pearls.

Pearls have an eternal beauty to them that never goes out of fashion. For centuries, pearls have been one of the most cherished forms of jewelry that has been a favorite of many a royalties in the past. Michelle Obama is so often seen sporting her pearl necklace. Some say that her pearl jewelry is the first thing that one notices about her. Her love for them could be seen when even her wax statue at Madame Tussauds was embellished with a pearl necklace.

So if your pearl strand is resting somewhere in your wardrobe. Get them out, for they are very much back in vogue.

Michelle Obama with Queen Elizabeth II, during an audience at Buckingham Palace, London, England.

The classic pearls are the birthstones for the month of June. Since times immemorial they have been valued for their mystical appeal and brilliant luster.

A pearl necklace is the best way to add elegance to your outfit. Pearl necklaces go wonderfully with all kinds of outfit –a casual tee with jeans, your formal work suit or your evening gown. Pearls come in a wide range of colors including the classic cream color, gray, black, green, purple and many more. You can choose the ones that best define your taste.

From the royalties of the past to the celebrities of the present, pearls have graced one and all. You could even pair your pearl necklace with a pair of pearl earrings and here you are, all set to dazzle on any occasion.