HUE:
Determining the predominant color of a colored gemstone, and classifying it using seven standard spectrum colors; red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, or violet.
Comparing diamonds of different hue
Brownish and greenish diamonds whose color suffusion is not sufficiently intense for them to be rated as fancy colors can likewise be compared with the yellow series.
So by buying a Diamond with a slight Yellow hue, you can save a TON of money and no one will ever notice.
Mountings that HIDE Diamond Color
What types of mountings hide Yellow Diamonds?
hue The descriptive technical term for color; e.g., red, pinkish orange, and chartreuse are hues.
Hue: The specific color classification given to an object based on the seven colors found in the spectrum; red, orange yellow, green, blue, indigo, or violet.
HUE - The primary impression of color such as red, green or blue.
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INCLUSION - Internal characteristics present in gemstones. Common diamond inclusions include feathers, crystals, fractures, graining, pinpoints, and cavities.
Hue Refers to the position of a color on the color wheel, or the dominant wavelength of color attributed to a gemstone. There are six primary hues: violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red.
Hue: Pure, spectral (prismatic) color. Hues include gradations and mixtures of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet and purple.
Included Crystal: A mineral crystal contained in a diamond. Inclusion: Imperfection internal to the Diamond.
Hue: The hue of a gem is its basic position in the color spectrum: red, orange, yellow, green, blue or violet--> but it also includes all the possible intermediates like slightly yellowish orange, or moderately bluish green.
Hue - Hue is one of three characteristics used to describe the appearance of color. Hue is the dominant wavelength of color attributed to a particular stone. (See also saturation and tone.) ...
hue On GIA reports the lab uses up to 31 different hues. Hues are the colors you see in a rainbow or a prism. Red, green, blue, violet, orange, yellow and every combination thereof.
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Hue is an aspect of color which is a primary factor in viewing and grading gemstones.
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If cut on the C axis of the crystal, tourmaline with a primary blue hue will face-up blue, but not without just a slight hint of a secondary hue of green (ten to twenty percent).
Hue position. The position of a color on a color wheel, i.e., red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet. Purple is intermediate between red and violet. White and black are totally lacking in hue, and thus achromatic (‘without color').
Hue (the rarer the color, the greater the cost)
Richness or saturation of the color (ranging from very light to light to intense to vivid)
Purity of the color (whether the color is bright and clear, or clouded) ...
Hue is the term used for the actual color of the spectrum (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo or violet). The more pure a gemstone's hue, the more valuable.
Hue - The basic color of a colored stone. The pure color of the spectrum by which any variation in a given stone is judged.
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hue - the predominant color
tone - the darkness of the color
saturation - the intensity of the color ...
HUE - Any sensation of color other than black, white or gray (a specific color).
IMPERFECTION - A general term used to refer to any inclusion, internal or external in a gemstone -- a feather, carbon spot, knot, fissure, or scratch.
Hue: the color's direction from white, for example in the CIE chromaticity diagram.
Saturation: how "intense" or "concentrated" a color is; also known as chroma or purity.
Value: how light or dark a color is.
Hue
An aspect of colour, important factor in viewing and grading fancy coloured diamonds.
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The hue or saturation of color can vary dramatically throughout the stone.
While hue, tone and saturation are good theories to start with ruling color of faceted gemstones might be daunting in practice.
The soft hue of pink calcite can help to infuse your spirit with love, releasing old and hurtful emotional
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The apple green hue of chrysoprase is one of the most cheering colors of the stone kingdom, and one of the qualities of this stone is that of emotional uplifting.
Luster: The hue and depth of reflection from pearls, opals, or other opaque stones.
Akoya pearls are known for their luster, white or cream hue (often with rose, silver, or cream overtones), large size, smoothness, and round shape. Because of their fine quality, Akoya pearls are often used in premier pearl jewelry.
Many mica's exhibit a pearly luster, and some minerals with a pearly luster have an iridescent hue. Some minerals may exhibit a pearly luster on cleavage cracks parallel and below the reflecting surface of a mineral.
Radiation applied to colorless topaz creates a consistently beautiful blue hue, making this color of topaz more accessible for all. Topaz has perfect cleavage, making it susceptible to splitting if struck upon a hard surface.
Most white diamonds with more yellow hue loses its price while a diamond with an intense pink, green, purple, blue or yellow becomes more valuable since they are rare. Out of all the colored diamonds, red diamonds are very rare.
It is the saturated golden-sherry or quince-jelly hue with often a brown modifier and yellow or pink undertones that is named "imperial topaz".
Color can be described as the combination of three characteristics: hue, tone, and intensity. Hue is a function of the frequency of light and is described by familiar terms such as red, orange, yellow, blue, green, indigo, and violet.
Green tourmalines of the best hue actually resemble emeralds, and are widely used as a kind of emerald stimulant. In the sixteenth century green tourmalines from Brazil were thought to be emerald.
The garnet, on the other hand, when of fire-red hue, is darker than any but the Siam ruby. It is also more inclined to orange red or brownish red--and the latter is especially true when the stone is seen against the light (by transmitted light).
Depending on where they were found, the colour intensity and hue of the cut stones vary, which means, later on, that the wearer is rather spoilt for choice.
Known for it's regal purple hue, amethyst gemstone jewelry has long enjoyed a sacred place in the world of fine gemstone jewelry. Still today, the purple heart is awarded for injuries sustained in the line of military duty.
The jewellery industry recognizes the highest quality gemstones by purity of their hue, the depth of tone, and the colour saturation.
COLOR: Generally Topaz is of wine or light yellowish hue. But its color includes a range starting from blue, green, white, gray and even reddish yellow. Sometimes it can be transparent also.
Peridot is a clear, transparent green stone, ranging in hue from the vibrant green of spring grass to the muddy deep hues of an olive. The more clear and vibrant the green, the more valued the stone is considered.
Ranging in color from green to bluish-green, emeralds are judged on tone, hue, consistency of color and the clarity of the gemstone, although, generally speaking, color and hue have a greater impact on the value of an emerald then clarity.
Colombian emeralds are valued for their rich, dark hue, and often have light inclusions. The Muzo emeralds are often described as being 'Muzo Green', while the Chivor emeralds tend to be a dark green with overtones of blue.
But greenish and greenish blue corundums, generally pale, as are most of those from Montana, or somewhat inÂclined towards an olive hue, like the majority of the green sapphires from Ceylon, are by no means uncommon.
Sapphire comes in a hue of colors like yellow, orange, green, violet, pink and purple. One of the largest producers of sapphires in the world is Kahsmir in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
This enthralling, positive hue not only enhances the energy of its wearer, but also attracts the attention and energy of others.
Apart from pink, the stone is also found in slight orange hue or tending more towards purple. Whatever be the shade, Morganite helps person to focus on the brighter side of life even during the times of high stress.
While Jacinth is the ancient name for Red Zircon, Andreas's reference to a "celestial hue" is open to interpretation. Is a "celestial hue" blue, red, orange or another color?
Real Tahitian pearls have overtones or hue: green, gray, blue, peacock, eggplant or magenta. Real Tahitian pearls have a faint reddish glow when viewed through crossed filters.
2. Real Tahitian pearls are cold to the touch.
Turquoise from Iran in a clear pure sky blue hue is often reported to be the best. Turquoise just as fine is produced in Arizona and New Mexico. In general, the bluer the blue, the more highly valued the turquoise.
Indeed, the incomparable golden hue of this precious metal has been part of its appeal for centuries. But for the gold jewelry connoisseur, there are more shades of gold available than just yellow - and in a spectrum of different hues.
Topaz is sought after because it is lustrous, has double refraction and a strong hue. It may be found in many colors, such as blue, brown, clear, green, orange, pink, red, yellow, white.
It can be categorized either as a warm-hue (purplish red to greenish-yellow) or cool-hue (reddish-purple to yellowish-green).
The majority of our African Aquamarine comes from the famous Santa Maria area, renowned for the rich hue of the material obtained there. Aquamarine deposits are found on all continents.
Amethyst is a transparent, semi precious gemstone with a purple hue. Since it is found readily in nature, it is used commonly for jewelry. The color ranges from blue to violet and may include undertones of red, gray or mauve.
A perfect diamond is perfectly transparent with no hue, or color. The color of the diamond may be affected by the chemical impurities or structural defects depending on the hue and density of diamond's coloration.
The most valuable natural fancy diamonds have a distinct hue, darker tone, and vivid or strong color saturation. The more even and saturated the diamond is the more it is rare and valuable.
Sometimes referred to as "fiber-optic", these man-made beads changes hue as they capture the light and have a band of light running through the center that resembles a 'cat's eye'.
After being extracted from the earth, rubies today are commonly heated to high temperatures to maximize the purity and intensity of their red hue. Impurities may also dissolve or become less noticeable after heating.
Some exceptions to these hue descriptions are made with gemstones that are brownish, or pinkish. Orangy pinkish is sometimes described as "peachy".
Clarity is a subjective term, however the following is how we describe clarity: ...
Form of corundum with a black/green hue due to Fe and titanium impurities.
Blasting
A form of cleaning or refinishing a surface wherein a pressurized stream of a certain type of material (sand, glass, metal, ect) is used.
Body Color
The dominant hue within a gemstone.
Box Setting
A method of stone setting in which the gem is enclosed in a box and the edges of the metal are pressed down to secure the stone.
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