How to find a Gold Gemstone

A gold gemstone is a way to bring a neutral color into jewelry. Gold is a hot color in decorating & is often associated with wealth. Since gold prices are so high you can save money by integrating a golden gemstone into a piece of jewelry. Here are a few things to consider to find your favorite gold gemstone.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

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   Look at your skin tone. It's not enough that orange is your favorite color. The wrong shade can make your skin look pale or even sickly. If you don't want to get a tan just so your jewelry looks good, try on pieces of similar quality in stores before you buy online.

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   Keep the price proportional. Before you spend a lot of money on a ring just because it's a trendy color, set a rule. Spend a lot of money on something that you will still love in a decade. Spend a little money on a piece that you will just wear while it's touted as "this seasons hottest color." If you have to have a gold or yellow gem try a lemon quartz for under $50 to get the feel for how you really feel about wearing sunshine.

3. Match the citrine to the gold. Citrine can range from bright orange to a pale yellow. Since it's a semi precious stone you can get a huge chunk of it for less than a huge chunk of change. If you want a more elegant look, find a citrine that matches the gold setting so the stone looks like liquid gold. This also makes a semi precious stone look more expensive & unexpected. Try it if you are a November Baby & you've never liked your birthstone.

4. Go for the gold. If you have a silver, white gold or platinum setting your gold gem will really pop. It's up to you to decide whether that is a good thing. While these colors have been the trend over the past few years, yellow gold is making a come back. Your setting will be more integrated, & the piece may even seem larger if it's tone on tone. If you can't afford gold, go for a vermeil or 18kt over sterling silver for an affordable alternative to "real" gold.

Tips & Warnings

• Marc Anthony reportedly gave Jennifer Lopez an eight carat canary diamond ring when she had their twins. If you really love a yellow or gold color & are ready to make a commitment, yellow diamonds make a unique right hand ring or even an engagement ring.