How To Shop For Garnet Earrings And Other Jewelry
As with all other gemstones, it can get tricky when shopping for garnet earrings and other jewelry. You want to ensure you are getting your money’s worth and not getting scammed and taken advantage of. For anyone who is not a professional jeweler it can be incredibly difficult to tell authentic gemstones from others and can make the joy of shopping turn into nothing more than a big drag.
Garnet is the birthstone for January and is one of the most loved gemstones because of its gorgeous red color. Authentic garnet gemstones look expensive and regal, and work perfectly in pretty much all jewelry designs. From rings and earrings to necklaces and bracelets, the color and style of garnets is versatile and stunning. They can be worn with more casual outfits, but also easily dressed up and worn to special and regal events.
Keep in mind that there are different colors of garnet stones. There are even color changing stones, which actually go from one color to another. These tend to be the most valuable and therefore most expensive garnet stones, as they are the rarest. Garnets with the most value are in colors of purplish reds and blood reds with the least valuable a drab brownish color. Color is so important when shopping for any gemstones but garnet more than most others.
One of the most important tips is to watch for stones that are too red. This usually means they are fakes, as authentic garnet gemstones appear richer and deeper in color.
When shopping for garnet earrings, make sure you always ask for a certificate of authenticity from the jeweler you are doing business with. If they are not willing or able to provide this you can pretty much bet that they are scam artists. Professional, reputable jewelers will always have this type of information on hand to ensure their customers complete satisfaction.
Clarity is another of the more important issues when shopping for any garnet jewelry. The more clarity a garnet has, or in other words, the fewer flaws the stone has, the more valuable it is. Typically, one cannot tell just by eye as to the number and depth of flaws in a gemstone and it must be magnified before a proper assessment can be made.
The cut of the stone is also important. The better a garnet stone is cut the more sparkle and shine it gets from light reflecting on it. These are what most people seek out in their jewelry designs because they are the most beautiful. Garnet earrings with a good cut are really the cream of the crop but do not be surprised as the price goes up.
If you want a set of garnet earrings but are not willing to spend the hefty price of an authentic pair, there is always the option of going with a synthetic garnet stone. This is obviously not the same thing because you are getting imitation gemstones but as long as you know what you are paying for that is what matters.
The size is another factor in the pricing of pieces. Obviously the larger stones used in the earrings or other jewelry piece, the more expensive it will be.
These are all important things to remember if you are ever shopping for garnet jewelry. By making yourself more educated and informed, you will be more comfortable and enjoy your time more shopping for jewelry. The best thing you can do is bring a professional jewelry expert with you or at least someone who is in the business so they can be there by your side when you shop and ensure you get your money’s worth it. There are more than enough qualified and reputable jewelers out there but also just as many con artists who are only out to make a buck off unsuspecting customers. To help your chances and prevent getting scammed, take time to research the actual jewelry companies before going shopping. You want to do business with only the best and by reading reviews and checking with the Better Business Bureau, you can make sure of this.
Garnet earrings are absolutely beautiful as is all garnet jewelry. Just be sure you find some you can afford and know what you are doing.
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