Ratna Sagar Jewels - All Types of Wholesale Gemstone Beads

Even though there are several ways in which gemstones are categorized, there are two main types of gemstones:

Original

Artificial

Here, we are going to talk about artificial gemstones; yes – you read it right! There are many manufacturers that are into the manufacturing of imitated gemstones. There are many people that wear artificial gemstones. Even though these stones look exactly like the real ones, the only thing that happens is that they have no benefits and they are worn just for fun or as fashion.

Here are the top five artificial gemstones you must know about:

1) The beautiful Ruby: Remember all those beautiful English classic fairy tales that had those lovely dressed up girls? If you do – you surely know about artificial rubies. Almost all the classic movies have women dressed up in huge gowns and fancy jewelries with artificial rubies. If you are a fan of this gemstone, but can’t afford to buy the original one, you can always satisfy your thirst of owning it by buying the artificial one. No doubt you can’t be benefitted from the artificial ruby beads you can always wear it as a part of fashion.

2) The lovely Coral: This is one of the most gorgeous gemstones you would ever lay your eyes and heart upon. The moment you give one look to this gemstone, you know that you have got to own it for yourself. However, since it is quite expensive and out of budget for a lot of people, not everybody owns it. But thanks to artificial gemstone manufacturers, you can now not only own coral, but also wear it anytime you wish to. Again, you can’t enjoy the benefits, but satisfy your hunger for style.

3) The classy Emerald: Emerald is, again, a very expensive gemstone and not everybody can afford buying even one in their lives. However, if you want to make your wedding or engagement day a special one by gifting this beautiful stone to your partner, there is only one thing that you need to do – make a ring with artificial emeralds in it. You should tell your partner pre-handedly that the gemstones are not real, but the effect would always be present in the ring, since you’d give it with all your love and heart. 

4) The seductive Sapphire: Do you like sapphires? Personally, these gemstones are my favorite.  I already own an original yellow sapphire and wear it all the time on my index finger, but there are not a lot of people that can buy it. If you want to own something that reminds you of original sapphire, there’s only one thing that you need to do – buy a nice artificial sapphire that looks just like the original one.

5) The imitated Smoky Quartz: This is a very glorious gemstone, but not known to all. The best thing about buying an artificial Smoky Quartz gemstone is that nobody comes to know that it is not original, because of its cut and clarity.

Jupiter is considered as one of the most powerful planet in the world of astrology. Its planetary position in the horoscope decides a lot of thing in life. Yellow Sapphire is the gemstone that represents Jupiter. Wearing Sapphire studded gemstone brings wealth, happiness and success in life. Let us take a look at top 9 advantage of adoring Yellow Sapphire Gemstone. 

1. Yellow Sapphire popularly known as the Pukhraj is extremely beneficial to people born under the sign of Pisces and Sagittarius. The gemstone represents the powerful planet Jupiter.  Wearing jewellery studded high quality yellow Sapphire Gemstone brings prosperity in life. 

2. Childless couples can wear the miracle gemstone to be blessed with children. The only thing to make sure is that you consult an astrologer to find an auspicious day and time to wear it. 

3. Marriage discord is common between couples nowadays. Wearing Pukhraj sort out difference between the couple and help them have a blissful married life filled with peace, commitment and love.

4. If you are not getting success in spite of hard work and then wear yellow Sapphire in ring, soon you will see fortune turning up in your favor. Artist, actors and leaders looking for name and fame should surely go for the stone.

5. Businessmen should keep yellow sapphire beads in their cash drawer as it increases earning. It is a practice that is followed from ancient times by traders and merchants. You can also keep one at home to attract abundant wealth. 

6. The stone helps in achieving goals. Everyone has goals in life, not achieving them at times create emptiness. A constant failure to achieve it can create frustration and sense of failure. A sapphire studded ring comes up as a savior here, wearing it will help you achieve goals. It will give you vision for bigger thing in life and show you way to make it a reality. 

7. Delay in marriage of daughter is matter of concern for ever parents. The delay may because of not getting a suitable match, financial problem, or compatibility issue. Make your daughter wear Pukraj and soon you will start getting very good proposals for her. It will remove all the bad omens that were creating obstacles in her path of marriage. It is good to continue wearing it after marriage as it will bring happiness, love, loyalty and stability in life. 

8. Yellow Sapphire beads come up as a top choice for wedding and engagement ring. The reason is that in a horoscope of bride, Jupiter is the ruling planet. Going for a sapphire wedding ring or engagement ring will bring bliss and good luck in the life of couples. 

9. The stone is perfect for people from creative fields like actors, singers, musicians, etc. The other people who should go for it are authors and writers as Jupiter symbolizes creativity, knowledge, art and wisdom. The sapphire will help them to create a niche in their respective field. It will help them to get tremendous name, fame and success in life. 

Gemstones are not only beautiful, but also beneficial to those, who wear them. People, who believe in these stones, consult different astrologers, numerologists, psychics, and other such people with blissful powers, to know what kinds of gemstones they should wear and how that would impact their lives. Sometimes, people show their gratitude to such professionals by showering them with gifts and money, once they reap the benefits of wearing such stones.

But what are the benefits of a natural white topaz gemstone? Read below to know about the top five ones:

1) Karmic healing: Sometimes, despite all your hard efforts, it is not possible for you to attain success in life. If this has been happening to you since quite some time now, you need Karmic healing. This is where a beautiful white topaz gemstone comes into the picture for you.

2) Decreases migraine attacks: Migraine attacks can be excruciatingly painful at times. Even if you wash your hair, turn off the TV, switch off all the lights and try to sleep, the pain is terrible enough to kill your mind. When you wear a white topaz gemstone beads, you notice a decrease in your migraine attacks. 

3) Excellent for people under depression: Depression is not only a phase in life, but also an illness and a disorder. Any individual can go through depression in his life; sometimes, due to a terrible breakup or divorce, sometimes due to loss in business, sometimes due to death of a loved one and sometimes due to loneliness, depression can bite you at any point of time. However, if you wear a white topaz beads on your finger, you have enough positivity to keep a smile on your face and be bold in any strenuous issues in your life.

4) Strengthens the Crown Chakra: Crown Chakra is right on top of your head. When you activate that chakra, you draw yourself closer to God or The Ultimate Power that you believe in. However, if the Crown Chakra is foggy, there are chances for you to lose your way in life. Thus, with the help of a white topaz gemstone, you not only support the activation of Crown Chakra, but also strength it to the highest extent. It becomes easy for you to take decisions in life and be dedicated to the tasks that you perform every single day.

5) Balances the mind and body: Your mind and body are connected; if your mind is unable to focus on something, your body also gets disturbed. Also, when your body needs something, it is your mind that helps you find ways to achieve it. Neither the mind is superior nor the body; both of these need to be balanced. A white topaz gemstone allows you to keep a proper balance between your mind and body.

Now that you know what a white topaz gemstone can do for you, go ahead and find out if it suits your zodiac. If it does, wear one and reap the benefits!

e ancient times in different cultures. In the modern times, they are also used for ornamental purposes. Some people use these stones as part of their spiritual practices so that they can restore energy, gain peace and promote health and safety. It is also believed in many cultures that gemstones should be placed in certain areas of bodies known as Chakras in order to promote complete healing.

Here is a list of some of the most popular gemstones, and the tremendous health benefits associated with the same. 

Garnet- 

The gorgeous and deep shades of red in this stone is said to bring loads of energy to the wearer. People, struggling with health issues can certainly benefit from this stone. It can boost the entire system along with revitalizing the body. In addition to that, it can even promote complete well-being of the individuals by boosting confidence levels.

Rose quartz- 

This pink hued gemstone is very popular, and it can heal heart issues. It is closely associated with love and promotes a soothing and gentle energy. It is best to wear the stone in a pendant round the neck. This in turn makes the stone stay close to the heart and opens the door to positive relationships. People, struggling with loneliness or inner peace can get excellent benefits from this stone.  

Amethyst- 

The gorgeous gemstone can bring courage, strength and peace. In addition to that, it is also an excellent way to promote healing. The soothing stone is associated with peaceful properties that can help in releasing creativity. The Amethyst Beads stone comprises of tranquil qualities, due to which it is great for anyone suffering from mood disorders, anxiety and depression. It can greatly promote spiritual and emotional health.

Moonstone- 

The beautiful white and clear rainbow colored moonstone beads can help in achieving balance in females. It can even help in alleviating depression, suffering, and insomnia. It can even help in combating the illnesses of childhood and old age.

Pearl- 

It is a well known fact that it occurs naturally within an oyster, and it can come in many shapes, shades and sizes. It can benefit the entire body by creating positive energy and happy feelings. Traditionally, they have been used for curing digestive disorders, heart problems or fertility issues. It can even be used in treating skin problems. 

Cintrine- 

This stone is said to promote the overall emotional well-being of the wearer and increase positive energy. Citrine Gemstone Beads can even aid in hearing difficulties, sleep problem, digestive disorders and inflammation management. It is best to wear the stone in the natural form to cure all ailments. 

Amber- 

It is either yellow brown or red colored and can treat wide varieties of problems. The powerful stone can heal headaches and stress. It can even contribute to the process of self-purification and self-cleansing. This in turn can alleviate pain from the body in many ways.   

Gemology is a part of astrology and it borrows several ideas from astrology itself. This is applicable even in the case of numerology. It is a well known fact that many people get gemstones in order to improve their luck and bring prosperity in their lives. However, not all people know which gemstone is associated with which planet or chakra or give relief to some diseases. On the other hand, many are even confused in deciding the weight of these stones in terms of carats and choose the metal that will go best with them. 

The Role Of Different Fingers:

It is often said that different stones should be worn in different fingers in order to realize the best outcome. Both numerology and gemology says that the index finger is associated with the stomach and respiratory functions. On the other hand, the middle finger governs the brain, intestine, mind and liver. The little finger governs the feet, leg and genitals. The ring finger is responsible for governing the stomach, respiration, kidney, blood vessels and of course the blood circulation in the body. 

Getting An Idea Of The Weight:

Deciding the weight of the stone suitable for an individual is not easy to do. While buying any gemstone, you get an idea of the weight in terms of carats. In order to get a better idea, one carat is equal to 200 milligrams. If your lucky number is one as per your name, Ruby is determined to be your lucky stone. Consequently, you will require it in total 5 carts or 1000 milligrams. You will require 2.5 carats if 5 is your lucky number. Hence, the weight measurements are done in this manner. 

In fact, it is crucial for you to understand the weight of the gemstone if you have different other lucky numbers matching your name. For instance, if your lucky number is 2, you need a stone weighing 200 mg. Whether you buy Ruby gemstone beads or any other gemstone, you need to buy of the same weight. If 2 and 6 are your lucky numbers, you should go for 3 carats. However, if you have only 3 as your lucky number, you need a stone weighing 1 carat. However, in this context, it is not Ruby but Amethyst beads that is the lucky stone for you. If 5 is the number of luck, you will require 2.5 carats or 500 mg.

Garnet and Ruby are your lucky stones for lucky number 4. You will require 0.5 carats or 100 mg of the stone. On the contrary, if 5 is lucky for you, you need the same stone weighing 500 mg or 2.5 carats. You can use the same method for other stones, as a whole. 

If the numerology lucky number is 5, your lucky stone is diamond. You need it in 2.5 carats or 500 mg. Buy the same stone in 3 carats if your number is 6.

Thus, there are several ways of determining your lucky stone and its weight.    

Since you have never bought a gemstone before, buying it can often be challenging. You will not only need a sense of judging and trust, but also check the person selling the stone. While some of them give preferences on the weight, others want to know their origin, clarity and color. At times, gemstones might be accompanied by lab reports specifying the cut, color, clarity and weight of the stone. They might even contain details of the treatments they have undergone. Based on the grade report, the seller might also offer some form of guarantee on the stone. While looking forward to buying the best stones, you should check out your budget and match it with your taste. A gem of a small size but high quality will be equal to a large gem of lesser quality. 

Below is a list of some of the most popular gems that matches with their price ranges.

Ruby-It is one of the most highly valuable gemstones in the context of quality and price. It is one of the big three in the industry of gemstones, the other two being sapphire gemstone beads and emerald. The color of the stone varies from red, orangy red, slightly purple red to strongly purple red. Some native cuts might be found in the stone, but well cut stones are also available in the market. Stones weighing more than 5 carats of higher qualities are rarely available. However, these are available in different sizes up to 10 carats. 

Emerald- 

It is again one of the most valuable gems. The color vary from strong blue, bluish green, slightly bluish green to yellowish green. Like Ruby beads, some native cuts are also found in this stone. Stones weighing more than 8 carats of the higher quality are rarely available. However, these stones might be available up to 20 carats and sometimes even more. More or less every piece of stone is oiled with some kinds of oils. In some cases, these are also filled for giving different treatments.

Sapphire- 

It is a highly popular gemstone and is one of the big three in the industry. It can be found in plethora of colors with about seven different hues. However, the most common color is blue, which is also the most expensive one. Though some native cuts might be found in the stone, yet the well cut stones are also available. Finer qualities of stones weighing more than 20 carats are rarely available. However, in lower grades of the stones, very large sizes are even available. Heat is often used to treat the color of the stones. 

The Common Birthstones:

Different birth months are said to be associated with different gemstones. Garnet is for January, amethyst is for February and aquamarine is for March. In a similar way, diamond is the birthstone of April, Emerlad for May and Alexandrite for June. Ruby represents July, Peridot for August and sapphire for September. The birthstones for the months October, November and December are Opal, Topaz and zircon respectively. 

Many people are attracted by the hues of colored gemstones, but they often seem to lack adequate information on the same. Therefore, it is an excellent idea to acquire information on these stones so that you can understand the value of the gem, and why it is based on the color. In this context, there are some crucial basics that you need to know.

Know The Color-

Well, there are primarily three types of colors namely, red, blue and yellow, and there are three secondary colors. The secondary colors are obtained by mixing the primary colors and they become purple, green and orange. When any color is mixed with gray, black or white it can result in hues, saturation and tints. 

Understanding Saturation:

Saturation refers to the percentage of gray in terms of the same lightness. All grays come with zero saturation, and therefore 100% saturation means 0% gray color. A gemstone will not have 100% saturation, but higher level of saturation will indicate higher value of the gem.

Understanding Hue:

Hues refer to the color that is perceived in purple, red, yellow, green and others. This also implies that black, white and gray does not contain any hue. Some hues are considered as more valuable and these include pink and blue, yellow and purple.

Understanding Tint:

Tint refers to the color obtained when a color is mixed with white. Tint of often lighter and certainly less saturated without the addition of white to it. Thus, when the tint is less, the hue is better and the price is higher. Some exceptions are of course there in this context. 

Describing A Color-

A colored gemstone is often described as a blue hue mixed with gray saturation and bit yellow tint. However, these descriptions are certainly hard to understand, and they do not sound attractive, as well. Hence, color professionals tend to use illustrative names like cornflower blue, ivy green and salmon orange. This in turn helps expressing colors in an accessible way. 

Understanding Color Grade-

Color grade can be referred to as the strength of the main color and the other colors that are visible in the stone. A 100% grade would imply that no other color is visible on the stone. It would also indicate 100% saturation if there is no gray, but such stones are not found. When the color is purer, the grade is high for the stone. However, this grade is again associated with the color tone.

Understanding Color Tone-

A color grade is always seen in combination with color tone. The tone can often vary from light to very light and very dark. The amount of black and white mixed into the color is the tone. Together the grade and the tone can describe the value of the color properly. 

In this context, it is important to note that the gemstones that come with high color grades and medium to dark tones or light to medium tones will have the highest prices. Knowing these things will surely benefit you. 

Before buying gems, it might often become important to distinguish between lab grown gems and synthetic gems. You might even come across the word created gemstones. Well, the combination of these things might often make you confused. Here is a detailed explanation of these varieties in terms of gemstones.

1 - Synthetic Gemstones-

Synthetic is used interchangeably with many terms like artificial, lab made or man-made. In any case these refer to the gemstones that have been grown in labs and not in nature. Different processes are used for synthesizing gems so that they can make mimic of the natural gemstone with the same ingredients found in them. Synthetic emerald beads might thus be real emerald but not natural emerald. Based on the processes used, they might have some flaws and inclusions compared to the natural ones. In any case, distinguishing between natural and synthetic might be very difficult. 

2 - Simulated Gemstones-

The gemstones that are synthesized in labs for imitating the natural stones can be referred to as simulated stones. Not all of these stones are synthetic. Sometimes, one natural stone might be presented as another kind. Regardless its origin, these are made to look like another gemstone. At times, they are often called imitations. A garnet simulating a ruby might be a real garnet but a fake ruby. 

3 - Created Gemstones-

A synthetic stone might be both real and not natural. This distinction might often be difficult to make, but they often closely resemble synthetic or manmade gemstones. Several gemstone treatments are used to improve the natural gemstone. For instance, heat is used to improve color. Well, if a natural gem receives a treatment, it can be considered as a synthetic or a created gem. 

The synthetic or created gemstones have been in the market for a long time. They are mostly used for ornamental and attractive purposes. This is because in most cases, they do not provide any astrological benefits. On the contrary, they can bring about negative impacts. The simulated ones have been in the market from the since people have started valuing gems. Many people often make the mistake of considering an older stone to be a natural stone. This might not be true in every case. It is important to make the right distinction.

Some sellers are honest enough to specify the type of gem they are selling. On the other hand, other vendors might not disclose the same. Hence, it is crucial for every buyer to be aware of the same and refrain from making any mistake. Moreover, natural stones are highly priced compared to the synthetic or the simulated stones. However, there is again a variation in price of the synthetic ones based on the nature of processes used for synthesizing the gems. 

It is always a wise idea to acquire some ideas in advance regarding the various treatments, price as well as the procedures adopted for gems. On the basis of that, purchasing will be easier and buyers will be completely satisfied.       

Working with stone is an art, and this art form is known as lapidary. However, this procedure is used while working with small gems. There are different types of gem cutting techniques that are applied for different types of gems. These include cabbing, tumbling, carving and faceting. In addition to that, there are innumerable ways of assembling the stones in patterns of mosaic. Hence, these are used to make jewelries, ornamental objects and boxes. 

In this article, we will discuss about the different types of processes involved in gem cutting. 

1 - Tumbling-

This is the simplest form of cutting gems. The rough material is put in a barrel and finer abrasives are used to obtain a polish. The level of polish is higher compared to what happens to the rocks in a stream. It is easy to do and offers sensational results. These tumbled stones can be easily turned into jewelry.

2 - Cabochon cutting-

Cutting cabs or cabochon cutting is one of the most common forms of cutting gems. The gems are cut with a flat bottom and curved on the top. After cutting, these cabs or gems attain a distinct value, especially based on the material from where they are cut. This process of cutting is something that everyone can master with practice.

3 - Faceting- 

This style of cutting brings the maximum profit making potential. After cutting, it turns the stone into a faceted gem. The surface is covered with geometrically arranged and flat surfaces, and each of these surfaces is called facets. Hence, the gem can also be referred to as multifaceted. The main purpose of this procedure is to bring out the brilliance in the piece of gem. Light enters the stone and it is reflected at the bottom. This cutting process is undoubtedly associated with lots of challenges, but it is certainly one of the greatest art forms. 

4 - Carving-

It is the most challenging of all the processes involved in gem cutting. Very few recognized experts are found in this field. The experts require a distinct artistic sense along with the thorough understanding of the lapidary principles. Often, the materials create limit in carving them to a desirable shape. However, different types of carving can be done, and one of them is cameo. They are cut from sea shells and these can be carved from any material. 

5 - Shapes Of Gemstones:

You will find several fancy shaped gemstones. These shapes can include anything from round, rectangle, cross, square, oval or tear drops. In faceting, the standard shapes are round, rectangle or square. Ovals are fancy shapes because they take more effort than cutting a round. On the other hand, pear and heart-shaped gems require more work. Apart from that, there are several faceting styles and these are made on the basis of several calculations. 

Based on the standards of cuts, these are given different names like round brilliants and emerald cuts. You need to recognize several variations in their cuts and shapes. Hence, there is no end to what an artist can do to the shape and cut of a stone.  

Opal is one of the most commonly known gemstones for its amazing characteristics and brilliant color. However, these stones can vary in terms of their color and quality. Each gem can differ noticeably just like finger prints. There are some crucial aspects that determine the quality of the stone. These include the color, the pattern and the clarity. The background color and play of colors are considered in color while arrangement of these colors is considered in pattern. In clarity, the transparency and quantity of inclusion is considered. 

Let us discuss these factors in detail so that you get a valuable insight into the quality of the stone. 

1 - Color-

It is important to understand that the hues of opal gemstone beads can vary across the range of the spectrum. At times, it might display a single color, sometimes, multiple colors and sometimes all the colors in a rainbow. Along with the background color, it might even display a play of color. The background color is also known as body color, and it is caused due to the suspension of impurities in the silica spheres. 

In fact, the classification of opal is made on the basis of background colors. Some of these colors are more prized than the others. Some buyers are also known to favor black background color because it stands out in a dark background. In addition to that, the play of color is also significant in determining the appearance. Regardless the color or the combination, the play of color should be vivid.

2 - Pattern-

The exact arrangement of the play of color in opal is the color. It can take many forms. Closely arranged patches are more preferable over tiny color patches. Moreover, when the colors are bright, the stone becomes valuable. In addition to that, it is also crucial to check the extinction of dead spots while evaluating the pattern. Dead spot is referred to a particular area in gem where no play of color appears and there is visibility of only the background color. 

3 - Clarity-

Clarity is the degree of transparency and the clarity can range from transparent to opaque. Different types of opal have different levels of clarities. In crystal opals, transparency is preferred while in black opal, an opaque background is preferable. As an individual type of opal, each displays the best background. However, if the background is cloudy or milky, the value of the stone is lowered. The gem becomes less attractive and might signal lack of appropriate stability. 

There are lots of characteristics in clarity that greatly affect the value of the stone. Opal can have fractures, pits and other blemishes in surfaces. Moreover, it might often contain the fragments of its host rock. Lack of moisture can result in the development of cracks and resemble the web of a spider. 

These are top three common factors considered for determining the quality. The other factors include cut, carat weight and the assembled opals, which are the doublet and triplet. Knowing these things can help you in a proper buying decision.