Gemstone Jewellery - A Magical Fascination

 "DIAMONDS LAST A LIFETIME." Who can forget De Beers' famous tagline, coined in 1947 to advertise the traditional diamond engagement ring? While some people still believe that diamonds are the ultimate symbol of wealth, it appears that their colourful counterparts are gaining appeal. According to new data from the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index, coloured gemstones are currently outperforming the overall jewellery industry. So, why are these alternate stones gaining so much traction?

Natural gemstones have been regarded as historically significant for thousands of years. Ruby has long been regarded as the King of valuable stones, having been described as "a drop of Mother Earth's heart's blood" in the Far East, while Emeralds were prized by the Aztec and Inca civilisations.

With the Industrial Revolution speeding up cutting processes and the creation of precious stones, Victorian jewellery became more accessible to a wider spectrum of socioeconomic backgrounds. The Victorians found meaning and symbolism in their gems, harkening back to the Egyptian and Medieval eras, and using them to express vital messages or codes.

Of course, no discussion of gemstone jewellery would be complete without addressing the British monarchy. Sapphire's regal blue colour is intrinsically associated with royalty since it appears in many of the Crown Jewels. Princess Diana, whose famed sapphire halo ring subsequently became the Duchess of Cambridge's, was among the younger generations of the royal family to wear some of the most desired gemstone jewellery. Prince Harry previously awarded the Duchess of Sussex with a ring that had his own birthstone as well as Meghan's and Archie's. 

Aside from their symbolic worth, coloured gemstones' value genuinely exemplifies the colour of money. Coloured gemstones have seen some of the most significant price spikes in history during the last ten years. Crimson Flame, the world's most valuable ruby, sold for $30 million in 2015, while the Rockefeller Emerald sold for $5.5 million in 2017. True, the most valuable of the "big three" gemstones, emerald, ruby, and sapphire, are only accessible to the wealthy. However, fresh deposits of these jewels have produced high-quality samples at a more affordable price range.

Colored gemstones' unique characteristics may also contribute to their growing popularity. Although high-clarity diamonds are admired and sought after, tiny imperfections in coloured gemstones are a desirable feature. Every one-of-a-kind effusion found in a natural gemstone is prized. "Gemstones are unique and allow people to have their own preference and individuality," says Stephan Reif, Director of the International Coloured Gemstone Association.

While lab-created alternatives have grown in popularity alongside their natural counterparts, coloured gemstones' scarcity adds yet another desired element to their inherent beauty and meaning. "No technology could ever replace the magic and enchantment of natural coloured gemstones," says Reif, and we couldn't agree more. If you want to purchase artificial & gemstone jewellery in Jodhpur, you must visit Rajasthali Cottage Industries, they are the best suppliers of decorative handicraft items, home decor items to give your home a charming look at the best price.