The Meaning of Gem Stone

In all its preciousness and glory a gem stone can be described as specimens of minerals and/or organic materials distinguished by beauty, rarity and durability.

Beauty in a gem depends on its transparency, luster or color, and in some cases, a play of color.

The rarer the material in great demand as a gem stone, the higher the value, this in general, defines rarity.

Durability is essentially the ability of a gem stone to resist ordinary wear and tear sufficiently well enough to retain its luster and/or beauty.