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Color:

When purchasing colored gems such as sapphire, garnet, or tourmaline, etc., color is very important--many think 60% of a gems value
is color. The degree of Clarity as explained below will of course have a substantial effect on value, even with the best color. If the gem
contains inclusions, fractures, feathers, etc. it will affect the value. You've seen some sapphires that are as dark as ink. You've probably
also seen an aquamarine that is almost water clear. The very best color in the type of gem you chose could be expensive. But a slightly
lighter or slightly darker color will still result in a beautiful stone but certainly purchased at a savings. You have many choices at Gems
by Gregory.

GIA shows in its colored gem course that it is a combination of tone, hue, & saturation which defines body color. On a color wheel, hue
is the position of the stone on the wheel. The degree of lightness or darkness is the tone. Finally, saturation is the intensity of that
color. GIA uses 31 hues in its grading system.

Each of us literally sees the world differently. What is a light pinkish/red to one may be medium pink/red to another. The color teal may
be more greenish/ blue for you but more bluish/green to your neighbor. And on it goes. We will try to be as clear and concise in our
description of our finished goods as possible. Also please remember that when viewing colored gems on line, your monitor will effect
the final color you see.