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Kyanite Gemstone
Kayanite, Great On Color Low On
Durability
The
name kyanite is derived from the Greek word
‘kuanos’ which basically means deep blue. For some reason,
the kuanos is sometimes referred to as kyanos. Kyanite when found in
good quality is cut and used in gemstone jewelry. A major portion of
kyanite that is mined does not come up to gem quality, it is
therefore used in industrial applications. Refractory production,
ceramics, electric insulators and abrasives are some products that
use kyanite in the industrial sector.
If
you observe gem quality Kyanite, the color shade of
the gem is bound to impress you. To an untrained eye, fine quality
kyanite gems could appear very similar to high grade blue sapphires.
The color of this gem can often show white and blue streaks, some
blue sapphires show this type of color banding too. The gemstone
world values gems based on a number of criteria. Gem hardness,
rarity, color, color stability and even durability are some
important pointers in determining the value of a gem.
While
gem quality kyanite stones would pass the color
test with flying colors, they lag far behind in terms of
hardness and durability. The Mohs scale is used to
measure the hardness of gems, it rates them from 1 to 10, where
diamonds with a hardness factor of 10 are regarded as the hardest
stone used in jewelry. When talking about gem stone hardness,
Kyanite provides an interesting case study. This stone has
different hardness readings along the vertical and
horizontal axis. You will therefore find that Kyanite stones rate a
4.5 and 6.5 on the Mohs scale of gem hardness.
For
all practical purposes, you will need to remember that the hardness
of kyanite gems is just 4.5. In normal circumstances we would say
that, a gem with a hardness of just 4.5 is not very suitable for
making jewelry. However traditional belief to some
extent and the beautiful blue color of the stone to
a large extent, have made kyanite a favorite with many jewelry
lovers. If you are considering getting some kyanite jewelry made,
consider earrings or pendants instead of rings. Both earrings and
pendants are generally exposed to lesser wear and tear as compared
to rings or even bracelets. If you are tempted to get a Kyanite
ring, wear it as a special occasion jewel. Daily wear and
tear could cause the stone to scratch. Fine quality
kayanite gems are normally cut in a faceted form, cabochon cut is
used for kyanite with visible inclusions. Low grade kyanite can
appear opaque and show significant amounts of white patches, this
rough is cut into beads.
Most
gems when being handled are held firmly with a pair of metal
tweezers. Given the low hardness rating of Kyanite, it is not
advisable to hold the gem stone with metal tweezers. You might come
across wooden tweezers in some gem accessory
stores, these tweezers are ideally meant for gems like kyanite.
Gem
and jewelry providers talk mainly of blue kyanite gems but, it is
infact possible to find kyanite in a greenish blue or predominantly
green color too. If you wish to collect kayanite gems or get some
jewelry set with these blue gemstones, try to choose stones that do
not show any hint of green to the naked eye. Once you have
understood the physical properties including hardness of any gem, it
is much easier to look after the stone. The above information will
help you get better and longer satisfaction from owning the
gemstone.
Besides
being used in jewelry, Kayanite also has some industrial
applications. In recent years we have seen a very low grade variety
of Kyanite that is opaque and a pale greyish blue color. These gems
were cut in oval or round cabachon cuts and being sold to gem
lovers! Unless you have some very strong beliefs about the special
powers of kayanite, you should really not be interested in those low
quality pieces.
At
Directstones we handpick and custom cut just about any
gem that you need. We have given a clear and thorough
explanation regarding the lack of durability of Kayanite stones. We
can however procure and custom cut this gem in any shape and size
that you need. We however request you to read this complete report
and then make a buying decision.
Who Is
Kaisilver?
Having established itself as the world's
leading online custom jewelry provider, Kaisilver now extends it's
merchandise line to include gems. While there is no shortage of gem
stones in the global market, reliable sources for the retail buyer
requirements are not many. Most retail gem dealers work with limited
inventories, this reduces buyer options. Another problem with these
small dealers is the lack of information and reliability when it
comes to gem authenticity and value for money. Kaisilver with it's
wide network of gemstone mining and manufacturing resources, is the
best source for gems of all types, shapes, sizes and cuts. With a
support team that is compromised of jewelry and gemstone experts,
the advice and suggestions made by the team relate to your
requirements and not to fixed sales targets. The website shows a
small sampling of the gems that we offer. You can infact request for
just about any gem on the globe. All gems are sourced directly from
the source, closely inspected and then custom cut by our expert
cutters. With a buyer base that includes fashion models, government
officials, casino and resort owners, lawyers, financial experts,
students and professors, doctors and surgeons, sportsmen and
newsreaders we have become the preferred choice for quality gems and
jewelry. By cutting out middlemen commissions and multiple agents,
we provide great value for your money. Our large online operation
does not stop us from welcoming even the smallest order. Gold and
silver jewelry is custom made with equal attention to quality,
material and craftsmanship. You can choose from our designs or send
us detailed for the style and design that you need.
How To
Order?
The process to order gems and custom
jewelry at Kaisilver is similar. We do not expect you to make a rush
purchase. We do wish that you take the time to discuss your
requirements with our experts. They will be in a position to
provide constructive suggestions that will guide you to make well
informed buying decisions. Email all your requirements to sales@kaisilver.com provide as
much inputs as possible to help us make relevant suggestions. For
example if you are keen on getting a green gemstone but, are not
particular about it being an emerald mention this in your email. Our
gem experts might suggest a green tourmaline or even a peridot
instead of an emerald. This suggestion would reduce our profit
margins but will give you a gem that, is much cheaper and even more
durable as compared to an emerald. When it comes to
payments we offer some very suitable
options. Paypal is the preferred form of payment,
it is fair to the buyer and seller. The buyer when using paypal
never needs to reveal credit card of bank information to the seller.
We also accept direct bank transfers but prefer to
do this on a case by case basis. When it comes to online
transactions these days, both buyer and seller are afraid of
frauds. It is quite possible that you do not feel comfortable
working with us at Kaisilver. We sometimes feel a little
uncomfortable with certain transactions too and prefer to keep away
from them. There have always been fears of processing payments
through Western Union money transfers. With the latest fraud
reports, fake sellers and even fake buyers have been pulling off
many online frauds using this mode of payment. At the same time we
do understand that armed forces from the U.S who are stationed in
various global positions sometimes have no other mode of payment
besides Western Union. We therefore accept this mode of payment but
at the same time, request you to avoid this mode if you do not feel
comfortable using it. Shipping is done through
FEDEX and you can expect a production lead time of around 4 to 5
weeks from the date of order confirmation and receipt of payment.
Every jewel is fully custom made and requires the complete attention
and concentration of highly skilled craftsmen. When it comes to
gems, we could provide faster lead times and this can be discussed
for each specific order.
Buyer
Testimonials.
Below are a few comments from some of our
buyers. As mentioned above we have a very serious interest in buyer
satisfaction since our very existence depends solely depends on
satisfied buyers. A high degree of repeat orders and a large
number of orders being received through buyer recommendations has
been at the heart of our success. Kaisilver buyers include people
from all professions and walks of life. Fashion models, sportsmen,
politicians, lawyers, financial experts, doctors and surgeons,
members of the armed forces, newsreaders and journalists, students,
casino and resort owners make up most of our buyer
list.
| .......received ring yesterday as you promised. it is
stunning, more beautiful than i expected. the design and
craftsmanship are outstanding. thank you again, it has been a
pleasure doing business with you. i will highly recommend you
to everyone i know, and look forward to doing business with
you in the future. your entire staff has been professional and
you displayed a high degree of honesty and integrity
throughout the transaction. thank your staff and your
craftsman for their incredible work. please feel free to use
me as a reference as a EXTREMELY satisfied customer. take
care, i wish you all well. Lt. Colonel James William Brady
USA, Ret. Beverly Hills, Florida |
| Thank you very much for all your information and help
with the production and safe delivery of the ring. It is
indeed more than I had hoped forand I'm sure will be a winner
with my wife. It is a shame that other firms can not be as
helpful, you are all to be congratulated - Thank you again.
Mr.Peter Keeble, U.K. |
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The ring arrived and it is beautiful. Thank you for
such a wonderful job. I will be looking at your website over
the next couple of weeks to place an additional order. Your
workmanship and pricing is excellent.
Thanks
again,
Dr. David Williams,
U.S |
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