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Gemstone Clarity

Gemstone Clarity

The unique beauty of every gemstone is the result of a miraculous combination of natural forces including tremendous geological pressure and heat along with the introduction of trace minerals. Sometimes these trace elements introduce visible inclusions in the gemstone, which don’t necessarily reduce the attractiveness and beauty of the gemstone, instead it creates a “fingerprint” that identifies your unique gemstone.

Buying Tips

While gemstones with few or no inclusions are available, they can command extremely high prices. The best gemstone values usually include moderate inclusions of varying degree depending on the gemstone type. For example, ruby and emerald gemstones naturally have more inclusions within their structures, so moderate inclusions are acceptable and do not detract from their value, while blue topaz, aquamarine and citrine tend to have fewer naturally occurring inclusions, therefore fewer are acceptable. At Karat, our gemstones are hand-selected of the finest quality for their beauty.

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