Gemstone Buying Guides

What to look for before you buy a precious stone, from our gemstone counter in Thane.

• Panna (Emerald)

  How to choose a natural Panna (emerald): colour, clarity, oiling, certificates, ratti weight and how it is traditionally worn.

• Pukhraj (Yellow Sapphire)

  How to choose a natural Pukhraj (yellow sapphire): colour, clarity, heated vs unheated, certificates and how it is worn.

• Neelam (Blue Sapphire)

  How to choose a natural Neelam (blue sapphire): colour, clarity, treatments, certificates and the tradition of trying it first.

• Manik (Ruby)

  How to choose a natural Manik (ruby): colour, clarity, heating vs glass filling, certificates and how it is traditionally worn.

• Gomed (Hessonite)

  How to choose a natural Gomed (hessonite garnet): colour, clarity, origin, certificates and how it is traditionally worn.