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Updated as of June 2026

How to Choose a Gemstone

Color, cut, clarity, carat, treatment, and durability together decide a gemstone's beauty and value.

Lead with color and cut, confirm any treatment, match the hardness to how you will wear the piece, and compare certified stones across a couple of sellers before buying.

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How to Choose a Gemstone?
Color, cut, clarity, carat, treatment, and durability together decide a gemstone's beauty and value. Lead with color and cut, confirm any treatment, match the hardness to how you will wear the piece, and compare certified stones across a couple of sellers before buying.
What matters most?
Lead with color and cut, confirm any treatment, match the hardness to how you will wear the piece, and compare certified stones across a couple of sellers before buying.