Its
color is a gemstone's most important and individual characteristic.
The color should be rich - not so pale as to give the stone
an anemic appearance, nor so deep as to make
it look dark or even black, particularly in artificial light.
Too dark a color reduces transparency and a stone should retain
a lively look with some sparkle, which is achieved by skillful
cutting and faceting. In many stones the distribution of color
is uneven. When this results in clear divisions,
as with tourmalines or agates, this is a much sought after
effect. The blending of the various colours or tints of the
same color and the various designs and patterns produced as
they are by nature, give such stone an individual appeal that
makes each one unique. |
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