Power of Gemmology By Prachur Singhal

Let me explain and tell yo all some interesting facts about gold. Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and the atomic number 79. in its purest form, it is a bright slightly reddish yellow , dense , soft  malleable and ductile metal. gold is not just a metal used to make jewellry but it also has other facts and benefits too . Olympic Gold medals only contain 1.34% of gold in them.  Over 7 milligrams of gold is lost every year from wedding ring just by wearing it this applies to all gold ornaments with different figures depending upon the product  karat wright can be 10,12,14,15,22,24 the higher the number the greater  the purity  all the gold ornaments that you buy and wear are made in 22 karat of gold defining 91.6% of purity which is hallmarked  Diamond ring and diamond jewellery is made in 18 karat gold  24 k gold melts at 1063 C Or 1945 F  Indian housewife's hold 15% of the world's Gold That is more than the reserve of T...

Diamond Jewellery The 4 C's of diamond   1. Clarity:- When we speak of a Diamond's clarity we are referring to the presence of birthmarks or tiny inclusions on or within the stone. If you think about the incredible amount of heat and pressure it takes to create a Diamond, it's no surprise that many Diamonds have inclusions, scratches, blemishes and spots on their surface or inside. If other factors are equal then a flawless diamond is more expensive. Diamonds are graded for clarity from Internally Flawless to included.  2. Cut:- Cut unlocks the natural brilliance of Diamonds. It is perhaps the most important of the 4 Cs. For, the cut not only reflects the general outward appearance of the diamond such as round, emerald or pear shape, but it also gives it its reflective properties. Since a Diamond is only a reflector, a well shaped, excellent cut Diamond gives maximum brilliance as it reflects all the light entering from the front. An Excellent polish and symmetry maxim...

Today I got an opportunity to make understand the pricing policy of gold when people came to jeweller to buy gold ornaments people have various questions regarding the gold price hall mRk and the labour charges . It can be better understand by the small example As we know that the rate of gold fluctuates daily it is some times high and low For example MR  Amrish Kumar Choubey  wants to purchase a gold set of weight say 25 grams and the gold rate per ten gram is displayed in  the showroom say 31000 of pure gold The ornaments are of 92 percent that is 22 karat ten the rate for 22 karat will be 31000X92/100 = 28520 for 92 percent hallmark jewellery 22 karat So 1 gram of gold will be of Rs 2852 The labour charges are different on all jewellery suppose we take 480 per gram Then we will add the labour charges in one gram of gold price that we have calculated above One gram of gold including labour charges will be 1 gram of gold = 2852 Per gram labour charges=...

 What is hallmark? Ans. Hallmark is a third party certification of the purity of gold . In other words, it tells you the percentage of pure gold present in your gold jewellery. In India , this is done by Assaying and Hallmarking Centres , authorized by BIS, confirming to the necessary standards. The necessary standards are IS 1417 : 1999 for jewelers and IS 1418: 1999 for Hall Marking centres . This was introduced by Govt of India to safe guard the interest of consumers.Gold  articles are evaluated and tested at an official Assaying and Hallmarking Centre and then certified that the metal used confirms to the National and International Standard of fineness and purity. License is granted to the jewellers by BIS under Product Certification Scheme. The BIS certified jewellers can get their jewellery hallmarked from any of the BIS recognized Assaying and Hallmarking Centre. It will provide clear indication of a jewellers capability, strong evidence of commitment to qua...

Check list to help you make Gemstone's best buying decision: 1. Always take a gemstone’s certificate provided by an internationally recognised laboratory. 2. Look for the status of treatment (heated or unheated) carefully in the certificate. 3. Conversion of carat and ratti should be clear. Carat is the international unit for weight of gemstones, calculate and buy in carats.  4. For a genuine purchase decision stay with a professional or a jeweller with serious gemological training. 5. You must take a detailed bill of your purchase; it works as an undisputed future reference document. Conversion from Carat and Ratti to mg 1 Carat = 200 mg 1 Ratti = 121.5 mg (in ayurveda this Rati is used) or 1 Ratti = 182.25 mg In India people generally buy and sell gemstones according to Rati weight, but it is advised to buy them according to Carat weight because carat is a standard measurement. Ayurvedic Ratti 1 tola = 11.664 gms 1 tola = 12 masha 1 masha = 8 ratti 1 tola = 1...

What is the Kimberley Process? “ The Kimberley Process (KP) is a joint government, industry and civil society initiative to stem the flow of conflict diamonds – rough diamonds used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments.” - from the KP website In the late 1990s, numerous reports detailing the devastating effects of the diamond trade on unstable diamond-producing regions of Africa garnered international attention. The reports revealed that many violent militias, insurgent groups and warlords in Africa received their primary funding from dealing diamonds to reputable Western buyers, thereby prolonging bloody civil conflicts - and that it had been happening for decades. In 2003 after three years of negotiations between governments, diamond industry players, and civil society organizations, the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme was drafted and enacted with the support of the United Nations as a means of ...

Pearl Description Perhaps the best-loved gems of all time, pearls—both natural and modern cultured pearls—occur in a wide variety of colors. The most familiar colors are white and cream (a light yellowish brown). Black, gray, and silver are also fairly common, but the palette of pearl colors extends to every hue. The main color, or bodycolor, is often modified by additional colors called overtones, which are typically pink (sometimes called rosé), green, purple, or blue. Some pearls also show the iridescent phenomenon known as orient. This newly opened akoya pearl oyster reveals the cultured pearl that grew inside its gonad. This oyster’s scientific name is pinctada fucata (martensii). Cultured pearls are popular for bead necklaces and bracelets, or mounted in solitaires, pairs, or clusters for use in earrings, rings, and pendants. Larger pearls with unusual shapes are popular with creative jewelry designers. This multicolored necklace combines the beauty of Tahitian and S...