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Unveiling Your Perfect Gem: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing Precious Stones for Your Necklace

As Industry Expert BAUNAT on the Diamond Market, we know that diamonds and precious stones exist in a multitude of colours and forms, each one a testament to nature's grandeur. Choosing the perfect stone for your necklace is largely dependent on your personal taste and style. But what truly sets a precious stone apart from other minerals?

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How do you choose the perfect precious stone for your necklace?

Precious stones are distinguished from regular gemstones by three key factors: rarity, unique coloring and light effects, and a Mohs hardness rating above 7. Diamonds, with their unmatched hardness of 10, represent the pinnacle of precious stones alongside emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and topaz.

For necklaces, diamonds are particularly desirable because of their durability and faceted cut that creates stunning light reflections. Colored fancy diamonds make exceptional centerpieces, though they command higher prices due to their scarcity. Blue sapphires, green emeralds, and red rubies offer beautiful yet more affordable alternatives.

A popular design approach combines a colored precious stone center surrounded by smaller colorless diamonds, creating perfect contrast—like the iconic "Heart of the Ocean" from Titanic. At BAUNAT, custom designs can bring your unique vision to life with expert guidance.

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What is a precious stone, and what sets it apart from other minerals?

A gemstone is often the term used to describe any minerals that are set in jewellery. Precious stones, however, are truly special gemstones that are rare, characterized by unique colouring and light effects, and have a Mohs hardness of more than 7. The hardness scale ranges from 1 for the softest minerals to 10 for diamonds, an asset that reveals their quality and durability. 

 

Diamonds, being at the top of this scale, are notable for their radiant appearance and unmatched hardness, making them the epitome of precious stones. Alongside the diamond, we have the emerald, the sapphire, topaz, and the ruby, each fulfilling the criteria of rarity, distinct colouring, light effects and hardness. On the other hand, other gemstones that don't meet these three criteria were generally referred to as semi-precious stones, a term that has since become outdated. 

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One of the greatest advantages of classic precious stones like diamonds lies in their profound beauty and durability which makes them ideal for daily wear. Over the years, they retain their allure, unlike softer minerals which easily succumb to scratches. Moreover, these precious stones are typically cut in a facet style, letting light pass through to reflect off the transparent stone, creating a stunning effect - ideal for a necklace or a pendant. 

Which precious stones are particularly well-suited for a necklace?

Considering diamond prices evolution, coloured diamonds, also known as fancy diamonds, have become a unique and valuable choice for necklaces. These are much scarce compared to the already rare colourless diamonds, hence their higher price. On the other hand, the blue sapphire, the green emerald, and the red ruby offer a more affordable yet equally beautiful alternative. They exhibit rich colours that blend perfectly with the precious metals used in high-quality BAUNAT jewellery.

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How can colourless diamonds be combined with coloured precious stones?

So, how can you create a harmony of colourless diamonds with coloured precious stones? It's simple. A necklace or pendant crafted with precious stones becomes even more stunning when colourless diamonds are incorporated. Their clear and bright sparkle enhances the precious stone's colour, forming a perfect contrast. A popular style entails having a central coloured precious stone, encircled by numerous smaller diamonds. Such designs have even inspired iconic film pieces like the "Heart of the Ocean" necklace featured in the movie "Titanic". 

 

At BAUNAT, we know that the possibilities of combining diamonds with coloured precious stones are limitless. If you have a specific necklace design in mind, we offer a personalized service to help you bring your dream jewellery to life. With our experienced jewellery designers, we can create a unique piece tailored just for you. 

 

For inquiries on a precious stone necklace or a pendant with precious stones, our diamond experts at BAUNAT are ready to guide you. Let's talk about making smart investments in high-quality, efficient, and personalized jewellery that meets your needs. Contact us today. 

  • Fabienne Rauw

  • BAUNAT Antwerp

  • Fabienne, manager of the German market is able to guide every client with finding the right jewel. She takes care of most of the German orders, but also takes other task on her plate. Thanks to her six  years of experience at BAUNAT she acquainted well with the product and the marketing around it. Her degree in PR ensures that BAUNAT is well presented across all media channels. For anyone looking into a new investment opportunity, Fabienne is the perfect guide in this process. No question will be left unanswered, and she will help you every step of the way.

Fabienne, manager of the German market is able to guide every client with finding the right jewel. She takes care of most of the German orders, but also takes other task on her plate. Thanks to her six  years of experience at BAUNAT she acquainted well with the product and the marketing around it. Her degree in PR ensures that BAUNAT is well presented across all media channels. For anyone looking into a new investment opportunity, Fabienne is the perfect guide in this process. No question will be left unanswered, and she will help you every step of the way.