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Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Multi-Gemstone Bracelet, 7"

• Gemstones may have been treated to improve their appearance or durability and may require special care.
• The natural properties and composition of mined gemstones define the unique beauty of each piece. The image may show slight differences to the actual stone in color and texture.

Product Description

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Colorful gemstones unite with the Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Multi-Gemstone Bracelet. This 7-inch bracelet is adorned with a pattern of oval-shaped garnet, citrine, blue topaz, peridot and amethyst stones. The stones showcase their vibrant hues as they contrast against the yellow gold prong setting. This bracelet will form a secure hold around the wrist with its box-with-tongue clasp. The great thing about multi-gemstone jewelry is that it can be paired with a variety of other gemstone accessories and will become a favorite piece in her jewelry box.

About Gemstones

Color

Jewelers describe the color of a gemstone in terms of three characteristics: hue, saturation, and tone. A gemstone's basic color is its hue, and those with purer hues (for emeralds, green; for sapphires, blue; and for rubies, red) are generally considered more valuable. Often, however, a hint of another color can be detected. Saturation is a measure of the intensity or purity of a gem's hue and is determined by the degree to which gray or brown hues mute its defining color. Value tends to increase with saturation, so a fully saturated purplish blue sapphire may well be more expensive than a muted pure blue one. The tone of a gemstone, a measurement of its lightness or darkness, is usually given as light, medium-light, medium, medium-dark, or dark.

Clarity

A flawless gemstone is rare and expensive. As with diamonds, most gemstones have inclusions, or tiny mineral flaws, that can be seen under magnification or by the careful eye. Make sure that any inclusions in the stone do not penetrate deeply into the gem, as this may cause it to break or crack. Clarity grades range from VVS (very, very slightly included) to I3, in which inclusions are prominent and severely affect the gemstone's beauty.

Cut

A gemstone's cut refers to its proportions and symmetry. In making a gemstone look appealing--the stone should be symmetrical in all dimensions so that it will appear balanced, and that its facets will reflect light evenly. Color should also be taken into account when cutting for optical efficiency. If a stone's color is highly saturated, a shallow cut will allow it to pass more light, while a deeper cut may increase the vividness of a less saturated gem. There is no generally accepted grading system for gemstone cut.

Size

Though a gemstone's weight is usually given in carats, this may not give an accurate idea of its size, because different types of stone have different densities. Therefore, a 1-carat sapphire or ruby will be smaller than a 1-carat emerald, though they have the same weight, because sapphires and rubies (both a form of the mineral corundum) are more dense than emeralds.

Gemstones can also be measured in dimensions (diameter, length, and width). It is important to know the dimensions to ensure that the gemstone weight will be visible and well-proportioned in the setting.

Gemstone Treatment

Gemstones are often treated to enhance color and fill cracks. Please note: if a gemstone has been treated, this information will be provided in the specifications on the stone's product detail page.

There are various accepted techniques, depending on the type of stone:

Oils and resins are frequently used to fill surface-reaching fissures in emeralds and rubies. This process is not permanent, however; if a treated ruby or emerald is subjected to high heat, the filler may leak out of the stone.

Sapphires and rubies are often heated in a kiln or furnace to enhance their color. Such heat treatment, which is considered permanent, has been used for centuries.

Lightly colored sapphires may also undergo diffusion treatment. This is done by heating a stone in the presence of coloring elements such as titanium or iron, which causes a thin layer of color to be diffused into the stone's surface. Because this color layer is so thin, a diffusion-treated sapphire should not be re-polished.

Gemstone Care

To clean gemstone jewelry, first wipe it with a soft cloth to remove any dirt. Emeralds require only the use of a soft cloth, as cleaners may damage these soft gems. Sapphires and rubies can be cleaned with either an ultrasonic cleaner or a solution of one part ammonia to six parts water, with a soft brush. Store your gemstone jewelry in a soft cloth pouch or jewelry case so it does not touch other pieces in your collection. As with all jewelry, normal wear and tear can loosen prongs and settings, so it is a good idea to have it checked by a professional jeweler who can make repairs as needed.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000SMRRHE
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,831 in Jewelry (See Top 100 in Jewelry)
  • #31 in Jewelry > Bracelets > Tennis

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat disappointed, January 2, 2010

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Kathlyn Storey "Kathlyn A Storey" (Rancho Murieta, CA) - See all my reviews
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Amazon recently ran this bracelet on a special price of $31.99 during the holidays. I had been looking at it for some time because I have a lot of gemstone earrings and rings. While it is a pretty bracelet, there are some things that I wish were better. For instance, all of the stones are rather small, noticeably smaller than the beetle type clasp, which sticks out prominently as a result. There are a total of 20 stones in the bracelet, four of each color. Regarding the color of the stones, the amethysts are dark, almost a purple black, not at all like the picture; the citrine is a washed out yellow; and the topaz is pale blue, just as pictured. The garnets and peridots are the truest in color, the garnets being a medium to dark red with no brown tones and the peridot being a light to medium traditional green for that gem. The clasp does work somewhat hard, but not impossibly so; it's the outside two finishing clips that are the problem rather than the slide in piece. I'm going to keep the bracelet, but if I had paid the current price of $50, I would have returned it as being too expensive for what it is. January 12 update: after taking the bracelet on and off several times, the clips have become less stiff, making them easier to fasten and remove.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful bracelet - exceptional value!, June 12, 2009

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Brenda Curtiss (SouthEast USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a beautiful bracelet that looks like it cost several times what it did. I get compliments on it often. Exceptional value!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good as gold!, September 23, 2009

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C. I. Malcomson "mystery fan" (La Conner WA) - See all my reviews
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I love my new bracelet. I really can't afford gold but the overlay is very well done and no one will know the difference. I have a lot of gemstone jewelry and now a bracelet that goes with it all. Thanks Amazon!