 | Jerry Burnell has been a driving force in the jewelry industry of Kansas for the past 30 years. Jerry is a native of Wichita and a graduate of Wichita State University. He jokingly says that he had a degree in business, almost a masters in business, almost a degree in chemistry, with heavy studies in physics, math, and biology and he just quit college, that he figured that with 239 credit hours he should be able to make a living somewhere. Actually he was already deep into the motions of starting the most respected jewelry design team in this part of the country. Jerry is highly regarded and considered an expert in many fields, three of which are Precious gemstones, jewelry manufacture, and jewelry design. Jerry is presently president of The Kansas Jewelers Association and holds a position on the advisory board of Jewelers of America. You may contact Jerry at Burnell’s Jewelers, (316) 634-2822, or find Burnell’s Jewelers on the web at www.burnells.com |
Gold, Silver, Diamonds & Jewelry
2005-02-01 09:22:00
Choose from a rainbow of colors
: If I don't like the color of my birthstone, what should I do?
ANSWER: Color is most important when selecting gemstones. In the final analysis, the gemstone you select should be the color that appeals to you personally. Most women's favorite gemstones have less to do with their birth date, and more to do with what colors they like and what looks good on them. If your birthstone looks beautiful to you, that's great. However, don't go with something you don't like just because someone decided that your "birth month" stone is a certain color.Some gemstones are abundant and occur widely in nature, while others are very rare indeed, and found in limited supplies. No matter what color you like or want, there is a gemstone to fit your desires and your pocketbook. Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire are the classic red, green and blue gemstones. While these gemstones are readily available in small sizes, they can command significant dollars in larger sized stones. If however, red, green or blue is what you're after, you may want to consider alternative gemstones in these hues. Check out a stunning red Tourmaline, an exquisite green Garnet, or a magnificent blue Tanzanite. Stunning…Exquisite…Magnificent…great words to describe things of beauty. These are generally available in larger sizes and may cost substantially less.Every color is available in the gemstone kingdom. Most of these gemstones come in a variety of sizes and price ranges. Ask a knowledgeable jeweler to show you some of these amazing pieces, and help you explore all the possibilities, as well as explain the difference in cost. Most likely, your most difficult decision will be to choose between the two or three gemstones you really love. The term "semi-precious" is somewhat misleading as it suggests that some gemstones have inferior value. Years ago, most people considered Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire as the "precious" gemstones and all others as "semi-precious." The fact is, all natural colored gemstones are rare and precious and their prices are determined by the availability and quality of the gemstone.
