Gemstones are the most intensely colored natural material available on earth. Color depends on response to light. The color of some gemstones, such as Opal, is determined by how light refracts into beams that changes depending on the viewing angle. The colors of the spectrum that are not absorbed combine to bring the gemstone’s color to life. A gemstone that allows all colors of the spectrum to pass through is colorless; one that absorbs them all is black. While some gemstones appear more beautiful under natural light and others under artificial lighting, gemstone colors should remain beautiful regardless of lighting conditions. Color of a Gemstone is influenced by three components: Although there are several different classifications for color, there is no universal standard for defining gemstone color. Color can be an excellent way to choose a gemstone, but color alone is not a reliable means of identification. This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com |