A gemstone is a natural mineral, rock or organic matter that can be cut & polished for use as ornaments. A gemstone has properties like
BEAUTY (COLOUR, BRILLIANCE, PROPER CUT AND POLISH)
DURABILITY (TO WITHSTAND WEAR AND TEAR)
RARITY (RARE IN NATURE)
All the above three qualities of a gem, either together or in part decide its preciousness and the price. Diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, alexandrite, opal, etc are examples of some of the precious gemstones. A gem is gemstone that has been cut & polished
Why gemstones?
ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF ORNAMENTS AND JEWELLERY: SIGNIFIES PRIDE & VALOUR :LOVE & PASSION
Natural curiosity and inquisitiveness to know the gems and their occurrences
Scarcity of gemstones coupled with its constant demand makes it very dear. Human endeavour to conquer / copy the nature and inherent importunateness to earn more have led to creation of fake, imitation and synthetics by simulating the natural ones. One is not sure what he is buying. There is lot of mix - up in the trade.
All gems, natural or synthetic, leave in them a trail of evidences for its exact identification. GTL finds out the truth by non-destructive scientific analysis.
Disclaimer: Endeavour has been made to make available updated, correct and accurate information. The errors, if any, whenever brought to notice will be rectified. But, the Ministry/Department will accept no responsibility and liability, of whatever nature, for the correctness of the material on website. In this regard, the users are advised to verify, in their own interest, the correctness of the facts from the concerned official or person.
