Identifying the Semi-Precious and Precious Stones

The use of new and innovative materials in jewellery has been the hallmark of every gifted and reputed jeweller. Coming up with the most exquisite collections of ornaments for every occasion, leading Jewellers in Delhi are appropriating the finest resources from around the world for creating beautiful jewellery. The array of precious and semi-precious gemstones is also extensively brought into use in exclusive jewellery collections.

 

Jewellers in Delhi

Gemstones are mostly mineral resources which are extracted, cut and polished to be given a form where they can reflect the light falling on them to create a unique sheen and lustrous appearance. Except diamonds, all gemstones come in a variety of eye-catching and attractive colours. However, on a commercial basis, a loose distinction is made between the precious and the semi-precious gemstones. 

Diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds are the four stones that are conventionally classified as precious stones while all the rest were included in the fold of semi-Precious Stones. However, in more recent classification, even pearls (not strictly a gemstone) and opals are also included in the category of precious stones. Amethyst, citrine, tanzanite, peridot, topaz (yellow and blue), jade and garnets are some varieties of semi-precious stones. However, the distinction between precious and semi-precious stones is strictly a commercial one which owes its origin to the rarity of the former and does not dictate the price value of the gemstones. Some semi-precious stones are infinitely more priceless and valuable than precious stones. 

In contemporary times, precious and semi-precious stones are identified on the basis of the characteristic formula of the 4Cs, which stand for colour, cut, clarity and carat value of the gemstones. Their refractive index (which is a measure of their light reflecting properties), hardness, lustre, translucency and hardness are other methods which gemmologists employ in order to distinguish them.

Jewellers

For an extensive and dazzling collection of ornaments featuring the use of a wide variety of precious and semi-precious stones, visit the sprawling showrooms of Kanjimull Jewellers in Defence Colony, Delhi. From bridal jewellery to casual jewellery for everyday wear, Kanjimull Jewellers has the most spectacular collection of gemstone-studded ornaments to appeal to even the most discerning buyer. Each stone which is appropriated for use in their exclusive jewellery collections is carefully examined by an expert team of gemmologists at Kanjimull Jewellers before being chosen to adorn the intricate metal frames fashioned by the jewellery designers and craftsmen. For every occasion, buy ornaments studded with precious and semi-precious stones only from Kanjimull Jewellers.