Gemstone Anatomy Clarity in Gemstones At Amba, we understand that clarity is a crucial aspect of evaluating natural gemstones. Clarity refers to the presence of internal flaws (inclusions) or external flaws on each stone. While most gemstones contain some inclusions, finding a flawless gemstone is rarer than finding a flawless diamond. The natural formation process
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Red Rubies: A Timeless Symbol of Passion At Amba, we offer a curated selection of red rubies, celebrated for their deep, fiery hues and timeless beauty. Universally accepted as red corundum, rubies owe their vibrant red color to high levels of the trace element chromium, the same element that imparts pink sapphires their color. The
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Emeralds: Timeless Elegance and Rich History Emeralds are among the most precious natural gemstones, alongside rubies, sapphires, and diamonds. Recently named Pantone’s “Color of the Year” for 2013, emeralds continue to captivate with their stunning green hues. Emeralds belong to the beryl family, with their vibrant green color resulting from trace amounts of chromium and
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Pink Sapphires: Elegance and Rarity A Spectrum of Pinks Pink sapphires range from very pale pastel pinks to vibrant and intense hot pinks. Their captivating color is due to traces of chromium, with lower concentrations producing pink sapphires and very high concentrations resulting in rubies. When titanium is present in the crystal structure, it gives
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Yellow Sapphires: Radiant and Sought After A Vibrant Gemstone After blue sapphires, yellow sapphires are the most sought-after gemstones in today’s jewelry industry. Known for their striking resemblance to yellow diamonds, these gems come in a spectrum of colors, from bright canary yellow to greenish-yellow and everything in between. While many customers prefer a medium,
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Blue Sapphire: A Timeless Gemstone The Value of Blue Sapphires Blue sapphire is one of the most prized gemstones, known for its stunning primary hue. The value of a blue sapphire increases with the purity of its primary color. This rich blue color is created by trace amounts of titanium and iron, with higher levels
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