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Colored gemstone jewelry is both stunning and expressive. The vast array of colors and color
combinations offer a woman today unlimited fashionable options. It's easy and fun to let your
personality and sense of style shine through when making your colored gemstone selections. We,
at Shockey Jewelers take pride in offering you some of the finest and unusual gemstones from
around the world. Our Gemologist travels the world to hand pick many of these gemstones.
Gemstone qualities vary greatly from one gem to another. Generally, colored gemstones contain a
fair number of natural occurring inclusions. Some gemstones characteristically contain more
inclusions, such as emeralds and tourmalines. Color, however, more than any other characteristic,
determines a gemstones value. Each gemstone has a wide variety of color choices. Typically, the
most intense, deepest colors of any gem are the most rare and the most valuable. The ultimate
choice of color in a gemstone is a very personal decision and should be based on what appeals to
the individual. Fine cutting of a colored gemstone brings the color to life and should never be
neglected.
Care for your gemstones is relatively simple. As with most jewelry, a simple cleaning with a soft
bristle brush and Shockey Jewelers jewelry cleaner and a good rinse or a quick wash in an
ultrasonic cleaner available at Shockey Jewelers will keep your gemstones sparkling like new.
Emeralds have special needs in that they should only be brushed softly with a brush and cleaner,
but never allowed to soak and ultrasonics should never be used. Pearls, coral, cameos, and
mother-of-pearl should never be cleaned with a typical jewelry cleaner. Shockey Jewelers sells a
special cleaner for these items that will not etch the surface. Perfume and hair spray are also
detrimental to pearls, coral, cameos and mother-of pearl.
Diamonds aren't the only expression of love!
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