The Basics of Buying Gemstones Online for Spiritual Enlightening

It is no secret that buying gemstones can be a fear-inducing event. The number of options in the market alone is enough to perplex anyone, let alone someone looking to purchase a gemstone for the first time. And as if that was not enough, determining a seller to buy from is another issue altogether, seemingly leaving a potential customer in quite a muddle.

While buying gemstones, whether online or offline, it always helps to have a comprehensive guide. It is always important to remember that gemstones are extremely precious objects, and the source providing the most lucrative deal is often the most fraudulent one. So whether you are looking forward to purchase a gemstone for its astrological benefits or ornamental, it is always best to be ready to have a generous wallet. Purchasing a gemstone is nothing short of an investment irrespective of whichever way you chose to look at it, and one must always prioritise authenticity over frugality. Without further ado, here are some pointers that should help you to buy a gemstone of your choice:

1. Colour – The most instrumental pillar of the ‘4 C-s’, the colour of a gemstone is its most explicit marker. It is always best to do a thorough research of the shades of colour that the variety of gemstone you are looking forward to buy comes in, so that it becomes easy to choose. A richer colour tone usually corresponds to a higher price, with very few exceptions to the rule (diamonds and blue sapphires for example).

2. Cut – A gemstone is as good as its cut. The cut of a gemstone determines its lustre; the shaping of a gemstone after it has been extracted determines the degree of the kaleidoscopic reflections within it. Without an expert cut, a gemstone is bound to look ordinary.

3. Clarity – For gemstones that can be transparent or translucent, clarity is a major factor. The clearer a gemstone is ie. the greater is its ability to accommodate trans-visibility, higher is its value and greater is its price.

4. Carat – This is the unit of weight applied to gemstones. Quite obviously, a higher carat corresponds to a gemstone with higher value. But one must be aware that gemstone dealings operate in terms of a carat-range, ie. gemstones of a given variety have different categories of carat range which have specific prices allotted to them. 

The four C-s constitute the go-to guiding system for gemstones. But when buying online, a customer’s access to verification is severely impeded. That is why it is always best to trust a verified seller like Khanna Gems. With a reputation that has been going strong for over three decades, Khanna Gems is the definitive place for one to purchase gemstones. The brand has two online stores, one of which also goes by the name ‘Gem Selections’. The in-house team of expert gemologists, led by the founder- Mr. Pankaj Khanna- himself, ensure that only hundred percent authentic gemstones are sold, complete with government lab certification and the brand’s seal of authority.