As such nature has provided us abundant beauty in form of greenery, lakes, sea and hills. Beyond these even few natural resources few exceptional discoveries which are rare but nonetheless valuable for mankind. Nature has its own ways of producing things and man is only responsible for discovering them however he feels equally amazed at their amazing properties and aesthetic influence on mankind. You might have guessed by now that we are referring to gemstones. If you are one of those naïve sparrows flying in his sky let us make things more vivid for you. You must be thinking they are like other stones you pick up to hit some one or enjoy bubbling water with it.

Well, you know for years and years there are places in hills and mountains which are not discovered yet. Silt, water and other deposits have been lying there from decades but in all this process these deposits have gained some unique properties. They have hardened like stones with specific colors which when found by men were called gemstones. They are known as semi precious stones and are usually finished to be studded in jewelry and alternate accessories. But when found in nature, produced by nature, what makes them expensive?

Can you travel all the way to some hilly caves to look for gemstones? They are not just any stones found at many places perhaps their rare finding is the appropriate reason for their expensive slotting. These stones are not recognizable for their validity by anyone more so there are experts who characterize the stones and their properties known as gemologist. The basis for identification could be in the form or composition of the stone. The classification of these precious or semi precious stones is entirely on its color and properties. But is there a systemized rating system for gems? Perhaps we can answer this in affirmative and negative too. That is because few precious stones like diamond follow a set of pattern for its true identification like clarity, cut etc. but as far as other stones are concerned they can be identified via their color and their value can be estimated with clarity in their appearance.

We have different categories in semi precious and precious stones, they are based on the either the fashion following or value of these stones. Perhaps a list of prevalent gemstones can define things more clearly. Amongst the precious ones diamond takes the tiara as it is widely liked and used in jewel accessories. The shine and elegance of diamond is par excellence although an expensive stone it is extensively used in belts, bags and fashion accessories too. Gemologists have a defined criteria for identifying diamonds amid which what determines diamonds weight and cost is carat. Apart from being most valuable gemstones play another vital role in human life, they influence his health perhaps can also be called healers to an extent if we speak in terms of astrology.

It’s a great stone that represents beauty, strength and positive influence in life. In addition to the grace it lends the wearer it heals several kidney diseases too. We can even observe gemstones diversified amid various sun signs for instance if you are born in the month of October or may then diamond is considered as your lucky stone perhaps wearing your lucky stone can enhance your beauty and luck.

The next precious gemstone would be ruby. Ah! The beautiful red ruby though could be found in darker or lighter tones are named so only because of red shade. Diamonds are often combined with ruby to bring about some exclusive designs in jewelry though the price tags become expensive than usual but then again beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. Talking about its healing properties the stone is said to blood circulation and digestion in a person. Even in astrology it is considered a very powerful stone to cover up weakness in a person’s horoscope. It’s really difficult to find a clear ruby but even the inclusion version will have good impact.

As we all are aware that colors have a great impact on our life hence the green emerald comes next in the list of precious gemstones. The green stone beauty houses from Brazil and Russia however it is also available in dark to lighter tones and in few cases with yellow or blue overtones. Since
ancient times this stone is believed to possess great healing power and considered even holy in few religions. This stone enjoys high respect since historical time and is said to be of good assistance in astral science regarding future predictions. We can move on to sapphires next as they are discovered in several colors like yellow, blue, green etc. amid these colored sapphires yellow and blue sapphires are considered most precious in respect of cost and beneficiary features related to astrology.

Color plays a vital role when we talk about sapphires as it has to be clear and most transparent yet maintain light shade of the stone. Yellow sapphire also named as Pukhraj in Vedic astral science is said to induce wealth and health for person and blue sapphire also famed by the name of neelam is considered very significant for the wearer as it supposedly either brings extensive fortune or extreme ill luck to the wearer. Then there are name of other gemstones you might have come across either in apiece of jewelry or with an astrologer like garnet, red coral and pearl. Pearl falls in both categories because of its real authentic value and its commonly found look alike. It is a natural calmer and peace inducing stone with properties like relaxing blood pressure, asthma and skin related diseases. Pearls look very elegant set in fashion jewelry and never go out of style as summers season calls for white collection and you can easily spot pearl in fashion accessories set in new way and in novice gear.

Apart from these there are several other semiprecious gemstones that are also available and used in jewel accessories like opal, amethyst, aquamarine, peridot etc. but then who bother about their quality and cost as they are generally ranged in affordable prices. Are not all gem stones expensive then? Well, to candidly put a picture of gemstones before anyone would be describing them as minerals that have transparent appearance and attractive look along with hardness to go through the process of finishing in jewelry. Voila! You have your gemstone however it would be precious if it’s a rare find. So you can very well observe that rule of supply and demand decides on the cost and precious holding of a stone.

Is the story behind gemstone powers true? It is truly difficult to convince yourself about stone powers as they are generally ruled out as simple stone found in nature’s lap by people. But if we start our perspective with one stand that stones have now powers and astrologers play on psychological game on people. But then again you will question your instincts when you watch celebrities and Hollywood stars wearing six stone rings in their fingers. Why would they wear them if they neither had an impact nor are they wearing it for fashion? They are successful, healthy people known all over the world perhaps these stones possess some powers that work in certain situations.

The impact and magic of gemstone is not newly found they have existed since ages and have adorned crowns, clothes and jewels of supremacies. They were not meant for common men at all only people in power or who had responsibilities were recommended wearing them so they could get enough strength to wear their responsibilities. The ancient science of astrology hold special place for stones as they attach each zodiac with a stone and wearing of that very stone by the person of same sign would enhance positive influence in his life and ward off negativity if any around him. But then if one wishes to wear a yellow sapphire even when his zodiac suggests a pearl for him, would there be any predicament? Well, we can discuss this either ways as if could urge negative vibes for your life or else there are certain gemstones that possess positive reactions for everyone as they do not affect a person’s life strongly like yellow sapphire.

Can we detect fake gemstones with naked eye? You can read jewelry scams about stones every now and then in the newspaper. Only an expert can assure quality of a stone though tips like carat weight and clarity can be of little help. The best and most assured way to purchase a stone is through guaranteed retailer or wholesaler who offers buy back guarantee, authenticity certificate and maintains goodwill. No wonder people admire these stones and appreciate their appearance to the extent of buying them at unbelievable prices.

Gemstones shave been apart of countries rich heritage in ancient times and even today they command equal respect amid admirers as the precious lot has further gone into induced pricing since they are getting rare everyday.