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Finally, the size of your gem is also very important when you evaluating it. Big
crystals are rare, therefore, expensive. Nobody will stay indifferent when
imagines a big diamond in her wedding ring. Also, normally very pale stones
(such as aquamarine) get more pronounced and deep colour when they are bigger. This is why the price per carat is higher for the bigger gems.
However, there are exceptions from this "size rule". If a precious
stone has a very dark color, then the bigger it is, the darker the color is. For
example, a dark-green tourmaline or a dark-blue sapphire will appear almost
black. Therefore, the price per carat for such stones is not going to be great.
It is very important that the colured stones have a cut, that is the
best for their size, so the colour is shown the best.
I hope, that this article helped you to look at your favourite gem
from a new point of view. Use this knowledge (if it is new for you) to wisely
choose a piece of jewellery with a stone for your dear people and friends.
