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Immerse your senses in the mesmerising color of this hypnotic beauty! A fully natural and untreated Ceylon Blue Sapphire! Natural Blue Sapphire the gem of the karmic planet – Saturn! Gemstoneuniverse.com

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Immerse your senses in the mesmerising color of this hypnotic beauty! A fully natural and untreated Ceylon Blue Sapphire! Natural Blue Sapphire the gem of the karmic planet – Saturn! Gemstoneuniverse.comSelected Rings, Pendants and Talismans made available to Gemstoneuniverse.com patrons in May 2011

Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire of 2.51 Carats Gemstoneuniverse.com Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire of 2.51 Carats Gemstoneuniverse.comImmerse your senses in the mesmerising color of this hypnotic beauty! A fully natural and untreated Ceylon Blue Sapphire! Natural Blue Sapphire the gem of the karmic planet – Saturn! Gemstoneuniverse.com

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Gemstone Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire
Weight 2.51 carats
Treatment None. Fully Natural, Unheated Blue Sapphire
Origin Ceylon
Planetary Energy Saturn
Patron Location Guwahati, India
All inclusive Price $1667.60/INR 74993
Comments Take a look at the fine color of this fully natural and untreated Ceylon Blue Sapphire! A treat for the senses! Glamorous color, flawless cut, fabulous clarity and a powerful persona! A Sattvik and powerful gemstone to deliver the unlimited blessing of Saturn! Set in a beautiful sterling silver ring and making a powerful talisman!

 

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Gem price per carat/The gemstone Pricing Index- The definitive guide to put correct Gem prices like a professional!

May 19, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 15 Comments

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The World of Colored Gemstones Starts Where the World of Diamonds ends!

In an ideal, relaxed  and less complicated world we would have been tempted to put the Title of this article as Gemstone Pricing for dummies or Price Gemstones like a Pro in 10 minutes or but alas the world of Colored Gemstones is not so simple. We see individuals spending hours on end search for gemstones price list/ gem prices list or gemstone pricing index and receive countless mails inquiring about the same.

Pricing of Gemstones is actually as complicated as their color itself. At the very outset the singular truth we can tell you is that there is NO Gem Price List, No list that enumerates Gem price per carat and there is Not a Gemstone Pricing index. If there was an excel sheet like that wouldn’t all of us want one!

And if you can put the price of a Gemstone accurately a lucrative career awaits you. Gemologists and Gem dealers would be willing to pay thousands of dollars just for your opinion let alone retail customers!

Colored Gemstones come in a multitude of hues, tones, shades, shapes and that makes it difficult to have a singular definitive price or a gem price index unlike Diamonds where range of color and shapes is very limited.

The World of Colored Gemstones Starts where the world of Diamonds ends and is a seamless territory!

Then what is the way to identify the correct Gem Price. Is there a methodology to pay the correct Gem Price that delivers value for you and ensures your safety and protection?

Here are the top factors that affect Gem prices. Focusing on this approach can get you good results even if they are not the perfect results. But if you have this information and implement it in actual practice then results can be quite satisfactory

Factors affecting Gem Price/ Key points to know how to price a Gemstone correctly:

 

Rarity is directly proportional to Gem Price-Welcome to the world of Geometrical Progression.

 

There are several factors that determine the price per carat of precious colored gemstones. The prices are directly proportionate to several factors. And also the prices of gemstones do not increase with mathematical progression, rather with geometrical progression.

 

 

For example, if a gem, which weighs 1 carat, may cost $500, but if all things remain equal the same gem at 2 carats may cost upto $2000 per carat just because a 2 carat Gem would be rarer than a 1 carat Gem. There is no set price range for colored gemstones. The price for the same colored gemstones may vary from as little as $10 per carat upto even $10000 per carat depending upon the quality and several other factors.

 

And for the classic colored gemstones-The classic Big Three of Colored Gemstones- Rubies, Emeralds and Sapphires the costs increase dramatically as the quality and size of the gem increases. Below are listed some of the factors that determine the cost of colored gemstone.

 

Rarity and Diversity- Rarity is directly proportional to Gemstone price

 

Gems that are rarer than others command a higher price per carat than the gemstones that are available relatively easier. Gems like Diamonds, Sapphires, and Rubies are more expensive than gems like Garnets, Amethysts or Peridots etc. Having said that it is also important to state that even though Sapphires, Rubies etc are more expensive that than the others it also has to be said that some gemstones are more rare than others, like Rubies are far more rare that Sapphires. Hence a Ruby would be of a higher price than an Amethyst just because Ruby is rarer than an Amethyst.

Taking Rarity to another level let’s take the price among various Rubies.  A Burma Ruby would be priced higher than a Thai Ruby. Why? Because it is more rare than the Thai!.  Does this finish the rarity story? No not yet. It’s just starting.

Now you know Ruby is more expensive than a Peridot, You also know Burma Ruby is more expensive than a Thai. So what is complicated? Color! A Imperial Pigeon Blood Burma Ruby  would command a higher price than a pinkish red Burma Ruby and the story goes on.

Hence all Burma Rubies will not have the same price. This is the reason why you cannot have a Burma Ruby Price List or a Ceylon Sapphire price list or an emerald price list.

Nature makes precious colored Gemstones over million of years and nature’s capacity to replenish fine specimens is limited.

 

Rarity is the biggest factor that affects Gem pricing and is directly proportional to the Gem Cost.

Precious Gemstones unlike apples do not grow on Trees! Precious Gemstones unlike apples do not grow on Trees!

In today’s world you even pay a premium for fully natural, organic apples without a wax coating so what to speak about Gemstones!

Gemstone Color: The Most Vital Factor in Gemstone Pricing.

 

The most important factor that determines the price per carat of a colored gemstone is COLOR!  The word color in the world of Gemstones is not so simple. Color is everything in a colored Gemstone. Gemstone color is made up of Hue Tone and Saturation.

The purest color begets premium price. By purest we mean that minimal to no hues of other colors are present in it, have high levels of saturation and also have the best tones. Also one must keep in mind that color may vary from region to region.

Chart Showing Range of Color in Colored Gemstones

 

Just focus on one color to keep this simple. Are all greens same? No they are not.  Notice the sheer range of Green.

Chart Depicting the Tone Chart Depicting the ToneChart depicting Saturation Chart depicting Saturation

Colored Gemstones Tone Chart- Vivid Tones will increase Gem Price.

For example a Zambian mine would produce an Emerald of a Vivid and rich green color, where as a Colombian Emerald would produce a spring grass green color.

Notice some of the Emeralds rings already featured on the Gemstoneuniverse blog. You can search the blog and you shall also get the pricing for each of these rings. See and evaluate how hue, tone and saturation affect the price. Notice some of the Emeralds rings already featured on the Gemstoneuniverse blog. You can search the blog and you shall also get the pricing for each of these rings. See and evaluate how hue, tone and saturation affect the price.Whatever the shade of color that is native to that region, the purity of color is the one of the most important factor to determine the price per carat of a colored gemstone.

Clarity: How Clarity Affects Gem Pricing.

The clarity of a gemstone is also one of the important factors that determine the price per carat of a colored gemstone. The rate of a gemstone would increase dramatically as the clarity of a colored gemstone increases.

The lesser the visible inclusions the higher the price per carat. Although inclusions that do not hinder the beauty or color of the gemstones are generally acceptable!

And also fine inclusions are proof that the gem is natural and untreated. However there are some gemstones in which fine characteristic inclusions are accepted, like Emeralds and to some extent Rubies. Gemologists refer to these fine inclusions in Emeralds as Jardins.

Note the difference of clarity in the two emerald rings given below.

Notice the clarity in this emerald ring and compare with the emerald ring given below Notice the clarity in this emerald ring and compare with the emerald ring given belowCompare Clarity with the Emerald ring above Compare Clarity with the Emerald ring above

Cut/Shape: Symmetry is Directly Proportional to Price.

The cut of a colored gemstone also has significant bearing on the price per carat. Some gemstones are traditionally cut in particular shapes. Like the Emerald has always commanded more price when fashioned as an Emerald cut, and Sapphires are considered more desirable in the oval cuts.

What ever may be the cut, it has to be made sure that the maximum play and penetration of light takes place so as to bring out the brilliance and scintillation of the color of the gemstone.

The more masterfully crafted the gemstone the better the polish and blemish free surface the costlier the gemstone.

Exotic and unusual shapes, like round, Pear etc are priced at a premium as shaping the gems into these shapes leads to more wastage of the raw material/gem roughs.

Chart Showing Various Gem Cuts Chart Showing Various Gem Cuts

Gem Weight and Size and its affect on Gemstone Pricing.

As the weight of the gemstone increases so also the price. If the above given factors are met and a gemstone increases in weight the price per carat of the colored gemstone increases manifold.

As mentioned earlier the price of precious colored gemstone increase with geometrical progression. For example a gem’s price may increase in geometrical progression for weights upto 3-4 carats, but colored gemstones of 4 carats and above are priced at a premium even above the regular geometrical progression, as the availability of colored gemstones at such sizes is extremely rare.

Even gemstones that are calibrated are more expensive as the wastage percentage increases in order to get gems to one size and shape.

Treatment or Lack of Treatment and its effect on Gemstone Pricing!

Colored gemstones that are not treated/ enhanced in any manner so as to increase its color or clarity are gemstones that command premium prices. Treated gems are relatively cheaper are may be accepted in few jewelry markets, but untreated and natural gems always have and will always be a premium.

It has become extremely rare in today’s market to get untreated colored gemstones with good color and clarity levels, so and untreated colored gemstone with good clarity and color command a premium price.

So a heated Blue Sapphire of the same color, cut, carat weight might be cheaper than an Unheated one by 4 times and maybe more expensive than a diffused one by 200 times. Lack of treatment is directly proportional to Gem price.

Origin and its effect on Gemstone price!

Even though the origin does not often have much bearing on the price of a colored gemstone, the price may shoot up for some gemstones from certain regions. Like a Burma Ruby comes at a huge premium as availability is extremely rare due to several factors.

So also Kashmir Blue Sapphires come at a price out of reach of most of the seekers of colored gems as mining in this region has stopped and also the color Cornflower Blue peculiar to this region has been placed at a premium by gem connoisseurs.

Origin and its affect on Gemstone price Origin and its affect on Gemstone priceSupply and availability: Depending upon the source that the colored gemstone has been purchased from the price per carat may vary drastically. From the Gem Mine to the end customer the gemstone passes through many hands. Starting from the mine owner to the retailer!

As the gemstone passes from hand to hand, the price increases manifold as each person in the chain keeps some profits and by the time it reaches the end consumer it is out of reach of the common man. So depending upon whom you purchase a colored gemstone from the price may vary by upto 250 – 300%.

 

Political/ economic Factors-Other Factors that effect Gem Pricing!

 

Gemstones are mined and sourced from areas that are not exactly Picture perfect. Imagine sourcing Rubies from Madagascar with rats and roaches for company, or going to Burma to search for a Natural ruby and getting the company of mafia, military police, mosquitoes and snakes as a bonus or getting emeralds from Afghanistan or Colombia. There are several other factors like this one that effect gem price. Of course there is no Price for a Human Life.

So keep in mind the above factors and determine that if you are getting a colored gemstone at a price too expensive for your taste, it probably is! A fine colored gemstone is hard to come by, and to get one that satisfies the above criteria is harder still to get. Colored gemstones are miracles of nature and also very rare. They not only give you lasting value but also color up your life!

Contentment is a Pearl of Great Price and whoever procures it at the expense of a ten thousand desires makes a wise and a happy purchase.

 

Team Gemstoneuniverse with inputs from Certified Gemologists and Team members who have experience over two decades of pricing of Colored Gemstones.

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Honey coloured Quartz Cat’s Eye with a fine chatoyant band! Natural and untreated Quartz Cats Eye! Cat’s Eye the gem of the karmic planet – Ketu! Gemstoneuniverse.com

May 14, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 2 Comments

Honey coloured Quartz Cat’s Eye with a fine chatoyant band! Natural and untreated Quartz Cats Eye! Cat’s Eye the gem of the karmic planet – Ketu! Gemstoneuniverse.com

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Natural Quartz Cats-eye of 4.21 carats. Gemstoneuniverse.com Natural Quartz Cats-eye of 4.21 carats. Gemstoneuniverse.com

Honey coloured Quartz Cat’s Eye with a fine chatoyant band! Natural and untreated Quartz Cats Eye! Cat’s Eye the gem of the karmic planet – Ketu! Gemstoneuniverse.com

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table of Quartz Cats Eye Gem Facts

Gemstone Quartz Cat’s Eye
Weight 4.21 carats
Treatment None
Origin India
Planetary Energy Ketu/ South Node
Patron Location Nagpur, India
All inclusive Price $183.55/ INR 8260
Comments A gem that never fails to inspire awe because of the unique phenomenon of Chatoyancy! Cat’s Eye is known for its Chatoyant band, and the band on this gem is so mysterious and powerful! Ketu, the south node, is a powerful and mysterious planet and this gem set in a sterling silver pendant, with its powers and set to deliver the best results of Ketu! Cat’s eye is considered a very powerful gem, with powers equal to those in a Blue Sapphire!

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Smooth as silk! Charming lunar energies in this fully natural and non-nucleated undrilled Australian Pearl! Natural Pearl the gem of the planet of the mind – Chandra/ Moon! Gemstoneuniverse.com

May 10, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Smooth as silk! Charming lunar energies in this fully natural and non-nucleated undrilled Australian Pearl! Natural Pearl the gem of the planet of the mind – Chandra/ Moon! Gemstoneuniverse.com

Selected Rings, Pendants and Talismans made available to Gemstoneuniverse.com patrons in April  – May 2011.

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Smooth as silk! Charming lunar energies in this fully natural and non-nucleated undrilled Australian Pearl! Natural Pearl the gem of the planet of the mind – Chandra/ Moon! Gemstoneuniverse.com

Gemstoneuniverse.com Table of Natural Pearl Gemstone facts

Gemstone Non Nucleated Natural Pearl / Nacre
Weight 2.27 carats
Treatment None, fully Natural. Radiography report & Certificate provided
Origin Australia
Planetary Energy Moon
Patron Location Mumbai, India
All inclusive Price $928.75/ INR41794
Comments Smooth surface with a wonderful translucence and a White body with cream overtones! A fully natural and non-nucleated Pearl from Australia that is brimming with Sattvik energies and Jyotish powers of the planet of the mind – Moon! Calmly and serenely poised to harness the Serene and calm powers of Moon when set in this Sterling silver pendant!

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The gem of the stern teacher and the Karmic Planet-Saturn! Electric Blue Lustre with fine color-Glorious Blue Sapphire. Decide whether it’s a Blue Sapphire or a Blue Diamond?

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Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire of 2.13 Carats Gemstoneuniverse.com Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire of 2.13 Carats Gemstoneuniverse.comThe gem of the stern teacher and the Karmic Planet-Saturn! Electric Blue Lustre with fine color-Glorious Blue Sapphire. Decide whether it’s a Blue Sapphire or a Blue Diamond?

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Gemstone Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire
Weight 2.13 carats
Treatment None. Fully Natural, Unheated Blue Sapphire
Origin Ceylon
Planetary Energy Saturn
Patron Location Meerut, India
All inclusive Price INR 48457/-( All Inclusive)
Comments The word Shani comes from Shanaye Kramati Sa, the one who moves slowly, as Saturn takes about 30 years to revolve around the Sun! Shani is a Deva and son of Surya (Sun God) and his wife Chayya (Shadow goddess) and hence also known as Chayyaputra!

Shanidev - The stern Teacher Shanidev – The stern TeacherA favourably placed Shani in the horoscope of a person stands for a strong career, healthy life and everything positive for that person! In fact, a well-placed Shani in one’s horoscope is something every astrology believing person hopes for, as no other graha/planet can bestow what a favourable Shani can! Shani is also a Karmic planet that gives results as per the Karma of the person!

Shani -The Karmic planet Shani -The Karmic planet

This Fully natural and untreated Ceylon Blue Sapphire has a beautiful Diamond Cut and the most alluring Kashmir Blue Color and a Sattvik and powerful aura to deliver the best blessing of the Lord Shani, and set in a beautiful sterling silver ring!

 

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High Point-Gemstoneuniverse Patron Rahul Kapoor Jain’s Book Launched

April 23, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

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Gemstoneuniverse Patron Rahul Kapoor Jain’s Book Launched

Rahul Kapoor-Gemstoneuniverse Patron Author of Work Wise

 

It is always a real pleasure to see people do well in life and especially so if they make a meaningful contribution in other lives. It is so much like watching a bird on the wing, riding the wind! We are glad to see our patron Mr. Rahul Kapoor Jain, do extremely well in his field of work. For those who do not yet know him, Mr. Kapoor is a brilliant communication expert and a motivational speaker.

Times Group Books, a leading publisher of wellness, lifestyle and business books, has recently launched Mr. Kapoor’s book, Work Wise — Lessons in Excellence for Young Professionals.

Rahul Kapoor's book Work Wise has been published by the Times Group Rahul Kapoor’s book Work Wise has been published by the Times Group

 

The articles in the book, covering an entire gamut of subjects, have been segregated under topics like, leadership and teamwork, career, entrepreneurship, business, service and money, work-life balance and health, and relationships and nation. These perspectives are representative of the optimistic, energetic and successful Young Indian. Kapoor has been a columnist with the Education Times, Bangalore for over a decade.

Addressing a cross Section of the participants in his Workshop Addressing a cross Section of the participants in his Workshop

We at Gemstoneuniverse wholeheartedly applaud him and extend best wishes as he scales the ladder of success.

Interestingly he is also the official presenter of the Royal Challengers Bangalore-RCB, at the DLF IPL 3.

As official Host of RCB with Anil Kumble and Siddharth Mallya-UB Group As official Host of RCB with Anil Kumble and Siddharth Mallya-UB GroupRahul Kapoor interviewing former Indian Pace bowler -Javagal Srinath Rahul Kapoor interviewing former Indian Pace bowler -Javagal Srinath

Rahul wears many hats in his professional capacity and is an Motivational Coach, trainer, writer and entrepreneur. Extremely passionate about what he does, he brings high energy, enthusiasm and fresh perspective where individuals are able to turn the situation on its head and deal with it creatively.

He is the founder and chief trainer of KWEC (Kapoor’s Workshop on Effective Communication), visiting faculty at IIM-Bangalore, certified trainer for Edward De Bono’s 6 Thinking Hats and also a certified consultant of Thomas Systems, UK. His work has been highly appreciated and recommended by eminent professionals.

Rahul Kapoor with N.R Narayana Murthy-Cheif Mentor of Infosys Techonologies Rahul Kapoor with N.R Narayana Murthy-Cheif Mentor of Infosys Techonologies

Rahul Kapoor Jain’s firm offers leadership training programs, communication training and team building training programs. It is noteworthy that he has trained over 55,000 people from various backgrounds spread across six countries. We wish him the very best in his endeavours and say that Gemstoneuniverse is proud to have a patron like you!

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Adequate time for Order Processing! Those in a Hurry Need to Read this resource first!

April 14, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 5 Comments

Adequate time for Order Processing

Ensuring your satisfaction

Hurry, hurry and more hurry-That does not make us change the perfect process.

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A first-rate organizer is never in a hurry. He is never late. He always keeps up his sleeve a margin for the unexpected.

— Arnold Bennett

There is the big question of speed versus quality. In any work that has to do with precious high value gemstones and jewelry, there is one sure way to shoot oneself in the leg and that is to give precedence to speed over the quality of work delivered.

At Gemstoneuniverse, each and every piece of jewelry or talisman ordered by patrons is accorded importance from the word go. All specifications recommended to and desired by the customers are verified.

In cases where customers require specific design elements to be incorporated or avoided, specifications are cross checked yet again, to leave no room for ambiguity. The bench jeweler is consulted for the feasibility of the design. The wearer would definitely want durability & wearability along with the product measuring centum or thereabouts on aesthetic value. Since delivering maximum value to the patron is the primary aim, often times we discourage patrons from ordering certain designs or pieces of jewelry that may prove to be a bad decision later on.

Creating a fine and exclusive piece of Jewelry with a rare and precious gemstone requires time besides love, respect for the sacred knowledge of planetary gemology,creativity and attention to detail.

Creating an exquisite piece that you cherish over a lifetime requires time besides love, creativity and attention to detail. Creating an exquisite piece that you cherish over a lifetime requires time besides love, creativity and attention to detail.

The output of any process, product delivery or service is largely contingent upon the input. We at our end do hold the onus of a large portion of input. You as a discerning customer must understand the value you bring in towards the finished product by way of providing adequate and precise information and allowing adequate and optimum time for the process of gem setting, consecration and appraisal to be facilitated. Clear instructions, exact communication and that you know what you want, are facts that are appreciated.

Gemstone setting is an art and hurrying the process is compromising on the quality of workmanship and endangering the gemstone. Certain soft gemstones like emerald require great care as one single careless strike could fracture the stone rendering it useless for any purpose. Now that’s a lot of money gone down the drain! And more than the money effort and the sense of loss of losing a real gemstone! Melting the metal requires heat and delicate material like nacre which cannot withstand heat cannot be set and reset all the time!

Also, we at Gemstoneuniverse would like you to hold back your desire to buy if you are inordinately hurried (Please note what endears us to our patrons is our perfect process that delivers great value and lifetime buyback. We understand that some of you are in a real hurry but we shall not compromise on the process because of this. To read about the flawless process please click here.). This is the worst possible time to take a decision regarding a gemstone purchase. We would like you to place an order with the when you can give us adequate time (Please see the timelines given in the shipping section. You can access the same by clicking here. Till date there has not been one order that has not met this specification.

Another set of data that we would like to provide is that our average  turnaround time is 50% faster than any bench jeweler dealing with precious and rare gemstones throughout the world).

This enables us to ensure

–  that exact design specifications are met

–  that the gemstone in your talisman touches the skin

–  that your precious gemstone has been set securely

–  Gemstoneuniverse has an exceptional turnaround time but we would not want to deliver work that is even a notch below our strict standards of quality.

–  The factors like appropriate strikes, national holidays, and transport delays are not within our control. The product can be appraised by government authorities only on working days and sudden holiday announcements may throw your delivery schedule off track. It is only sensible to add a margin for any such exigencies and not have too tight a time period.

Our services have been appreciated and the brand has achieved recognition simply by the virtue of the fact that no element of the process is diluted and all instructions are adhered to. We would like you to know that despite all the checks, we would still have a better turnaround time that any offered by the fine jewelry houses like Tiffany’s, Bvlgari, Christian Bauer etc. which range anywhere between three to six weeks and our job is more complex since we deal in Jyotish Gemstones the pinnacle of all Gemstones. Our work does not just stop at making a beautiful piece; we have further work in getting certifications, appraisals and consecrating it.

Also, it is only in your interest to think out your requirements carefully. You will be able to avoid drawbacks where:

–  You may not have been able to explore options available

–  You may not have thought carefully about what is it that you truly want in terms of objectives desired out of a purchase

–  The design that you choose hurriedly may not seem so appropriate after a while

–  Gemstone purchases require significant investment on your part. You might want to spruce up your knowledge adequately before making the purchase. This is greatly helpful in ridding your own mind of the doubts. There are sources of doubt aplenty and may lead to doubt, primarily because they would like to peddle their ware rather than have you buy elsewhere.

We look forward to your intelligent purchase! Happy to help

So when the next time you call up and say you are in a Hurry, we would request you to access this resource first.

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Announcement-Saturday closed for inventory audit

April 8, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

Announcement-Saturday closed for inventory audit

Please note that the offices of Gemstone Universe and Astro Journey Shall remain closed on the April 9, 2011 on account of internal inventory audit. The services shall resume normally on April 11, 2011 – the next working day. Phone calls and emails will be addressed upon resumption of normal work schedule. Your kind cooperation is solicited.

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Spoiler Alert!

April 7, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse Leave a Comment

 

Spoiler Alert!


 

As a web based product /service providing organization Gemstoneuniverse has always been very- very conscientious and has remained above board in its dealing with every single individual it takes on in the capacity of a ‘client’. However, spoiler alert sounded for us the first time when an individual went beyond the limits of propriety and engaged in disappointing behaviour despite due procedures at our end, in fact it has been a service where we have stretched our self and gone beyond the call of duty to ensure customer satisfaction.

It made us sit back and wonder whether a slogan similar to caveat emptor has been devised for the sellers/ service providers. The organization has been very straight, moving with a very linear perspective about our responsibility to our clients/ customers. This particular event of bad client attitude left a bad taste in the mouth.

It is not so surprising anymore to see the number of results Google throws up when you key in the term ‘Bad client’. In fact there is an important piece of wisdom given at the outset – One of the best ways to maintain good relationships with clients is to avoid the bad clients in the first place.  There are several indicators mentioned that are characteristic to a ‘bad client’.

At Gemstone Universe we begin with a belief in the goodness and sincerity of individuals we interact with and it is very much a part of the core values and culture followed within this organization.

Our impeccable record is there for one and all to see through testimonials of the multitude of clients. Also the volumes would not manifest without dedicated work and quality controls in place. Gemstone Universe was awarded Excellence in Exports Award from the Jewellers Association at its 36th General Body Meeting. This award is given to companies for excellence in business practices, exceptional product quality and the sheer range of clientele worldwide, the company caters to! Need we say more? Every product that is shipped out of here passes through stringent checks and control points to get the necessary certification. Please click here to go through Gemstone Universe’s certification process.  It is this process that endears us to our clients worldwide.

Also there is such a great degree of transparency in our dealings that many products get a mention on the blog with its description, exact cost and the patron location. There’s practically nothing to hide. You could calculate our taxes if you kept tabs on our sales! Go for it.

We do believe that we do good work and it is definitely unsettling for our competitors and enough to stir up a fair amount of insecurity. There will always be someone hacking away at your roots if you are doing something worthwhile.

We do encounter bad eggs, who are just sniffing around for information. But much to their dismay, the technical, legal and technological arm at gemstone universe is sound and has systems and devices in place to ensure tracking of individuals with malicious intent and bring them to justice. Detailed records of all communication are maintained for reference.

Then there are also people who try to pose as buyers and are in turn looking for a kill by selling products further on auction websites. We would like to inform you that no third party has the rights to sell Gemstone Universe products. We have no franchisees or agents or dealer.

We remain committed to our mission and will continue to do our best. Meanwhile, do lie back tonight and give a thought to your duty as a client, beside your privileges…for once!

Cases where we reserve the right in not taking on an Individual as a client/patron

 

At Gemstoneuniverse and Astro Journey we are driven by values of excellence and service and not merely by sales. For the last decade our consultancy fee has been constant and is charged just to keep trash out of our inbox.

Today we are the only organization in the world that has maximum world class professionals – each one certified by the GIA-Gemological Institute of America.

For us every service or product that we provide is an opportunity to be, add value and contribute positively to an individual’s life and we take it very seriously.

Despite the sheer quantum of work we do, we ensure flawless products and services for flawless results and that’s why we are the Gold Standard and receive industry recognition and accolades from our clients worldwide. This can be viewed by the testimonials that we have on the website including the Video testimonials and the awards that we receive.

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The sheer volume of work that we do and the results we deliver means that we have to optimize our time and the time of a professional is very valuable and limited. We have to give our best to our clients who have reposed faith in us.

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In such a scenario, there are some cases where we feel that flaws can creep into our perfect process, which is unacceptable by our standards. These are some example cases below where the management committee decides not to accept an order. This decision is final and no further communication is encouraged in this regard.

Time reply rate to an e mail at our organization is a minimum 3 minutes average to a maximum 14 hours unless there are special cases that require more consideration, and these are personalized replies. To be able to do all this we would need to make a choice!

Some example cases wherein the order is not accepted:

You type in 1000 words for a question and a reply of 500 words is unacceptable.

(Well, the less said the better. There is a resource wherein we clearly explain about the quality of your question. This resource can be accessed by clicking here). Everybody communicates differently. If your benchmark is the word count program rather than quality of the communication you need to make a different choice).

Changing an active sentence to passive or direct to indirect again and again is not our style of communication. Verbose answers do not imply effective solution. Vedic astrology has very exact answers for specific questions. If you are looking for spiels or lengthy expositions, you should be looking out for a counselling session or discourses!

You Order a 1 question report and your question reads – Please tell me about my career for the next 10 years.

You forward our recommendation and report to several consultants without our permission, compromising on several important data that we would not like to be shared. Similarly you forward the recommendations of other consultants to us. We see this as a BIAS causing information that will surely shove objectivity required out of the window!

You order a report once and using the same report code you keep on asking fresh questions.

You order an entry level Emerald from the website wherein there is an accurate picture and the description reads 85% clarity levels and then you send a mail that reads: I just completed my order. I hope to receive my eye clean emerald very soon.

Most of your Astrology Information or Gemstone information is based on online research and you have no idea about Divisional charts or color/ tonal quality of the Gemstone and still would like to keep discussing your information.

In such cases, it becomes amply clear to the management that you do not understand what we exactly do and do not value the time of a professional.

In similar cases we will not take you on as a client/ patron.

This is to ensure that we provide flawless products and services that lead to flawless results and those who are genuine patrons get the maximum attention.

Much as we value your patronage, our value and dedication to our patrons and the value addition that we bring to the world of Planetary Gemology forces us to make this choice. We wish you well in life.

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Tektite Buddha – A fragment of the cosmos, chiseled to perfection

March 31, 2011 by gemstoneuniverse 1 Comment

Tektite Buddha – A fragment of the cosmos, chiseled to perfection

Tektite Buddha from Gemstoneuniverse museum of Collectibles and Rare Gems

 

 

Gemstone Universe has recently added a special spherical tektite or aakaashmani to its museum of collectible and rare gems. Along with it has been added, a finely fashioned serene Buddha out of the same tektite material. The tektite sphere is a beautifully engaging black in color and exudes an aura of mystery.

Tektites are of meteoric origin that formed upon the meteoric impact on the earth’s surface. The word tektite coming from the Greek word ‘tektos’, meaning molten. This material is basically a sparkly, glassy material that has a pitted and grooved surface and displays a rare scintilla when light is cast on it.

What makes the tektite interesting is the fact that unlike most gemstones that are formed deep within the earth, the tektite is formed upon the meteoric impact with the surface material of the earth. The high impact melts and molds this object and sends its spinning back into the space only to return and cool into these marvelously shaped tektites found in the earth’s four strewnfields (North American, Australasian, Ivory Coast and Central European).

The central European tektite is a lovely green in color and goes by the name of Moldavite. The Australasian tektite is usually dark and black in color. The shapes that they are found in resemble sphere, ovals, teardrops, dumbbells, discs etc.  The tektites are similar to glass and very, very close to obsidian, from which they can be differentiated with the help of certain tests only.

The particular tektite with us is an Indochinite of the Australasian strewnfield. This category of tektites is found in northern Thailand, which is also home to the rare phenomenon of meteoric showers. It is estimated that these pieces of solidified magma are nothing less than 700,000 years old.

Tektite-Aakashamani from Gemstoneuniverse museum of Collectibles and rare Gems Tektite-Aakashamani from Gemstoneuniverse museum of Collectibles and rare Gems

The tektite is one of the driest materials with bare minimum water content. Its rebound into space is the possible reason for the lack of moisture, which is accepted by the scientists.

The tektite holds a very special place in the world of healing. For the ancient Chinese, tektite was the Ink stone of the Thunder god. There are numerous talismans fashioned using tektites and they are believed to be greatly protective against evil eye. They have been worn by the ancients as talismans and jewelry as symbol of fertility and abundance also.

The absence of a complex inner structure facilitates fast movement of energy through this stone. The tektite is a stone that is believed to aid psychic abilities, increase the energy field of an individual and enhance telepathic communication. No wonder the aakaashmani can channel the aakaashic records for the diviner. So if you are one aiming to get a head start in your spiritual life, aakaashmani is what you can look to for help. Meditation with this particular stone is also enhances personal power. And what more to be desired if you are able to meditate with Buddha fashioned of this stone!

Richard Shaw Brown Celebrated Gemologist, Author, Designer and Musician Richard Shaw Brown Celebrated Gemologist, Author, Designer and Musician

The collectibles were presented to Gemstoneuniverse.com by the famed gemologist, designer, author and musician Mr. Richard Shaw Brown- acting secretary of the Planetary Gemmologists Association  – PGA.

 

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