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Synthetic Gems: The Whole Story
…. Unfortunately paper work is no guarantee of the facts of the gem. Some gemologist made an honest mistake on appraisals or I have seen gem reports that are just fraudulent. In conclusion, synthetic gems are not bad, fakes, or the curse of a … 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…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
…. Gemology of Spinel With a Moh’s hardness of 8 and good toughness spinel is a great choice for all forms of jewelry. We recommend occasional wear for rings and bracelets, but earrings and pendants are suitable for daily wear. Spinel can …along. Stories like this have been occurring regularly for the last century, whether it is with an heirloom piece of jewelry or something found at the beach, what many people have believed to be a ruby for years turned out to be spinel. …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Aquamarine
… thought to instill courage, cure laziness, and sharpen the intellect. The ancient Greeks used aquamarine often in jewelry believing it captured the true spirit of the sea. aquamarine was believed to guarantee a happy marriage Best known for… aquamarine is the incredible stone housed in Queen Elizabeth’s tiara. Her tiara is an exquisite piece of platinum jewelry that has evolved several times over the years. Having larger stones swapped in and exchanging her pendant for the …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Iolite
Iolite is maybe not the first gemstone people think of for their blue-violet jewelry, but it should be near the top of the list. Iolite’s color range of blue, blue-violet, and violet competes for …, if you ever need to find north, I would recommend a different approach. Just use the finger that your iolite jewelry is worn on to open the compass app on your smart phone. From there you can find both magnetic north and true north. I … than Opal, and softer than Emerald or Topaz. Because of this, some extra care should be taken with your iolite jewelry. Try to avoid wearing it in situations where it might be hit against hard objects to keep it free from cracks and small …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
… form of aluminum oxide with a Moh’s hardness of 9. This makes ruby one of the hardest gems commonly used in jewelry second only to diamond (which has a Moh’s hardness of 10) and moissanite (which is in between). Rubies only occur in the …treated to hide surface scratches or inclusion. Avoid using household chemicals or abrasives when wearing them. Ruby jewelry can be wiped with a soft, dry cloth often to remove dust and residue that will mar its sparkle. For more intense …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Topaz
… varieties have their own names: Imperial Topaz: When both orange and red colors are present (although much of the jewelry industry might call golden topaz imperial). Golden Topaz: Yellow to orange without any red component (could be called … the birthstone for November and blue topaz is one of the birthstones for December. We have a great variety of topaz jewelry in stock at our everyday low prices. They make great gifts for anyone born in November or December, and for anyone
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Gem in the Spotlight: Jade
…. Jadeite was incredibly important to the Mayans and Aztecs. They used it for medicinal purposes and carved it into jewelry and religious artifacts. When jadeite reached China for the first time in the 1700s, gem carving had already been a …it originally was. Now that this technology has been available for decades, almost all of the jade on the mainstream jewelry market is dyed. Dyed jade is detectable using standard spectroscopy. Another common method of treating jade is …
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
…feat. We have only recently been able to produce gem quality, lab grown diamonds that are large enough to be used in jewelry. But, how is it done? Early Efforts Throughout history, many people have claimed to have successfully synthesized …to create the first reproducible lab grown diamond. The diamond was tiny and nowhere near clear enough to be used in jewelry, but it was a start. As a side note here, we should mention that even today most of the man-made diamonds that are …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Morganite
… of beryl “Morganite”. It has good hardness, durability, luster, and brilliance which make it a great gemstone for jewelry. For the gem nerds out there, here are a few of the gemological properties of Morganite. Its durability is rated as … and clarity. It has good hardness, durability, luster, and brilliance which make it a great gemstone for jewelry. Its wide range of soft pinkish colors makes it highly desirable as it compliments most skin tones and complexions. It is …
