The most valuable heliodor has a bright, intensely saturated golden color, a perfect cut and is over 5 carats. The factor that makes the most difference in the value of a heliodor gemstone is its color.
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| Perfect Heliodor: This is a heliodor gemstone that dreams are made of. The color is supurb, the cut is perfect, the clarity is perfect. | Excellent Color: This heliodor is very nicely cut and the color is excellent – just not as intense as the one to the left. | Average: This is what you typically see when shopping for heliodor gems. The cut and clarity are both good, but the color is weaker – just the difference in color can make it 1/10th as valuable as the first. | Weak Color: Here is a heliodor gemstone that is pretty un-spectacular. The difference in color may seem subtle, but it makes all the difference. |
