{"id":909,"date":"2020-09-28T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.azeera.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-perfect-alternative-gemstone-for-yourself\/"},"modified":"2025-03-27T10:53:43","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T10:53:43","slug":"how-to-choose-the-perfect-alternative-gemstone-for-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azeera.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-perfect-alternative-gemstone-for-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Just Because: How To Choose The Perfect Alternative Gemstone For Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"

Custom Birthstone Jewelry<\/h2>\n

Everyone knows about the four Cs of diamonds: cut, clarity, color, and carat, but how does that translate when you\u2019re shopping for colorful alternative gems? At AZEERA, we\u2019re here to help you figure out how to shop for high-quality gemstones that deliver the beauty and sparkle you\u2019re looking for. Whether you\u2019re shopping for personalized birthstone jewelry<\/a> or just want to add a little color to your jewelry box, explore this overview of the different factors you should consider before shelling out the big bucks for a custom birthstone jewelry<\/a> piece.<\/p>\n

Cut<\/h3>\n

The cut of a gemstone refers to both its shape and the literal cuts that help maximize its sparkle. First, you should decide if you prefer an oval, round, rectangle, cushion, trillion, pear, marquis, or princess cut. Some gems lean naturally towards specific shapes. Sapphires, for example, are typically round or oval, while emeralds are often cushion cut or square. The shape you prefer may dictate the type of stones<\/a> available to you.<\/p>\n

After deciding on the shape of your stone, you want to look at how the individual cuts into the gem change its color and shine. Deeper cuts can make a lighter color gemstone appear more saturated, while shallow cuts can lighten a darker gem. Cutting a gemstone in a very specific design can also hide flaws in the stone in order to guarantee the brilliance and appearance of a new custom birthstone jewelry piece.<\/p>\n

Color<\/h3>\n

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Color is a critical consideration when choosing an alternative gemstone for custom birthstone jewelry. Since each type of stone is available in nearly limitless gradients and hues, you should think about whether the color of the stone or the type of stone is more important to you.<\/p>\n

Sapphire<\/a> is one stone that confuses many people because it comes in the traditional blue, but also in pink, yellow, and even orange. So what\u2019s the difference between an orange sapphire and citrine<\/a>? It really comes down to the rarity and durability of the stone.<\/p>\n

Clarity<\/h3>\n

Clarity for colored gemstones is a little more complicated than it is for diamonds. Diamonds have an industry-standard grading chart that applies to all of them in a way that doesn\u2019t work for colored stones. When it comes to other types of gemstones, they\u2019re simply too variable for this approach. Instead, there is a broader system for ratings that classifies gems into three categories:<\/p>\n