Coloured Gemstones

When selecting a coloured gemstone the same consideration should be given to cut, colour and clarity as in a diamond. A coloured gemstone should look bright, be lively and well cut. At Deborah Windfield Jewellery we always look for an intense and consistent colour. A stone should be free from banding and patching unless it is characteristic of a particular stone eg. Watermelon tourmalines & parti-coloured sapphires. Clarity is also important … it should be flawless or contain insignificant flaws. Strong flaws would not only be visually unsightly, they would also jeopardize the strength and stability of the stone.