Ruby Filter Gemstones

The cut of a gemstone is what gives it its brilliance and sparkle. There are different techniques for cutting a stone that can result in a different look for each stone that is cut. The stone will be cut in a fashion that will give it the appearance of sparkling that is a trick of the light.

A stone is cut in such a way so that the flaws are minimized and you can't even notice them. At the same time the cutting process maximizes the particularly good qualities of a stone as well.

There are some very specific qualities that are used when creating the effect of a stone; here there are the more popular ones.

The fire of the stone refers to the cutters ability to cut the stone in a way that scatters the light when it touches it. Diamonds are particularly fiery when they are cut just right. It can sometimes be referred to as the color of the stone.

Fluorescence is what it is called when a stone has the ability to glow from within. It happens when the light is not visible when it is first looked at will become visible under certain circumstances. Diamonds have a fluorescent quality that can make other stones appear white next to them.

A gemstones ability to change color under certain light is referred to its color change. Sunlight is one light that will cause a gem to change its color.

Iridescence is the collection of two different effects of the stone. Labradorescence are the flashes of gold and blue that can be seen in a stone. The schiller refers to the playing of those colors. The play of colors through a stone is the effect that is most desirable.

Schiller is when light plays through a stone and is a part of its iridescence. The opal is the most famous stone that can use this effect the most.

The star sapphire is the most famous stone that has the effect of asterism. This happens when the densities are aligned in two different directions.

The term cat's eye refers to stones that have impurities that are arranged in a pattern that look like the eyes of a cat. Quartz is the most popular gem that exhibits this effect.

When the flaws in a stone create flash, it is referred to as aventurescence. These sparkles and flaws catch the light and create a unique look in the gem. Quartz is particularly susceptible to this effect.

The blue and gold flashes in a stone are referred to as labradorescence. It has become quite popular today in gemstones. The colors are strong and limited according to the direction and orientation of the fibers of light.