Every season, designers are sending larger pieces of jewelry down the runway, pushing the envelope when it comes to fashion accessories. Whether it’s a pile of gold chains, an oversize floral brooch or an armful of bangles that simply can’t be missed, we’re seeing more and more costume style jewelry dominating the scene. But it’s not just on the runway that we’re seeing these trends. In fact, there’s popping up everywhere from the office to happy hour to college campuses, as fashionistas everywhere rock huge gemstones in the form of cocktail rings and pendants.

Now, imitating the style of celebs like Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez is easy, and more affordable than ever. You can find some wallet-friendly pieces that make a style statement for just a fraction of the cost of the real-thing. And best of all with costume jewelry, you won’t require a bodyguard while you wear your 65-carat cocktail ring (no offense to Angelina Jolie).

Bold costume pieces are meant to be exaggerated. They are meant to be over-the-top and even a bit gaudy. With one necklace, bracelet or necklace, you can create a focal point for your outfit, as an accessory that simply can’t be ignored. Best of all, you can get the look for just a fraction of the cost of the real-thing. No one will care that the gems aren’t real, but they will surely notice your great sense of style.

If you’re a bit unsure about wearing statement cocktail jewelry, try working in a piece like a bold cocktail ring in a fun color or a giant geometric bangle in a natural material, and work your way up to a more daring piece like a layered necklace. As long as you have confidence, your jewelry will simply be the finishing touch that will complete your look.

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Most gemstones are priced according to weight. The exceptions are some carvings and cabochons, which may be sold by the piece rather than by the carat, since the work required to produce them exceeds the cost of the material. But for the vast majority of gemstones, the price is computed on a per carat basis. One gemstone carat is 200 mg, so there are 5 carats in 1 gram. Don’t confuse carat, a measure of weight, with karat, a measure of gold purity.

The price per carat of different gemstones can vary enormously, literally from $1 a carat to tens of thousands. Many factors influence the price per carat. Here is a brief summary of the factors that determine gem prices:

1. Gem Variety

Some rare gemstone varieties — such as sapphire, ruby, emerald, tsavorite garnet, tanzanite, spinel and alexandrite — command a premium price in the market. Other varieties, such as many types of quartz, are abundant in many locations around the world, and prices are much lower.

2. Color

In colored gemstones it is color that is the single most important factor in determining value. Ideal colors vary by gem variety of course, but generally the colors that are most highly regarded are intense, vivid and pure. Gems that are too light or too dark are usually less expensive than those of medium tone.

3. Clarity

A gemstone that is perfectly clean, with no visible inclusions, will be priced higher. In general, the cleaner the stone, the better it’s brilliance. However, inclusions that don’t interfere with the brilliance and sparkle of a gem will not affect its value significantly.

4. Cut and Polish

Gemstones should be cut with proper proportions to maximize the light that is returned to the eye. But gem cutters or often have to make compromises when cutting a particular stone. If the gem color is quite light, cutting a deeper stone will provide a richer color. Conversely, a dark tone can be lightened by making a shallower cut. But in every case, the facets should meet cleanly and the surface should be well polished with no scratches.

5. Size

For some gemstone varieties, such as quartz, the price per carat is fairly constant as the weight of the stone increases. But in the case of many rarer gems, price increases in a non-linear way as the weight increases. Not only are larger stones much more expensive, but gems cut in stock sizes — what are known in the trade as calibrated sizes — also tend to be more expensive. This is because more material has to be removed to achieve the calibrated size.

6. Shape

Some shapes tend to be priced higher than others, in part because of demand and in part because of material issues in cutting the specific shape. In general, round gems tend to command a premium in the market. Rounds are much less common than ovals, since ovals are usually cut to preserve as much weight of the raw material as possible. Cutting a round gem normally requires a greater loss of the rough stone, and for very expensive materials like sapphire, ruby, alexandrite and others, this can have a significant effect on price.

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