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1. Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story

   FJU Category: Gemstones | Tags: Gemology, Moissanite, Synthetic Gemstones

   … and an extremely careful examination of the gem. Some synthetics are poorly made and can quickly be identified. Other synthetics are so well made it is impossible to id them in jewelry and can only be positively identified in gem labs with millions of dollars worth of equipment and world class personnel. Synthetic diamonds on the high end and synthetic quartz on the low end are both very difficult to positively identify as synthetic. Both, I feel, are impossible to …