Synthetics
- Before purchasing any fine colored gemstone there are things you
should know besides just the weight, the beauty, and the price that
you are going to pay. So that you do not make a costly mistake, it
will be worth your while to work with one of our experts to help you
make your decision. If a colored gemstone is desirable and has
significant value, you can be sure that there is a synthetic
counterpart to that gemstone available in the marketplace. Synthetic
does not mean just a look-alike gemstone, although there are those
as well. Synthetic means that the laboratory-grown gem is a chemical
and crystalline duplicate of the natural gemstone, and usually it
takes a gemologist, with the aide of special gemological equipment
to determine the difference. Synthetics have natural looking
inclusions, which resemble those found in their natural counterpart.
Enhancements - Over many centuries man has experimented with, and
perfected, countless methods to improve upon the natural properties
of gemstones. These techniques are known as "enhancements". These
methods reflect upon man's desire to draw upon the truest and purest
color and brilliance that a gemstone has to offer. The art of
cutting a gemstone is man's most basic enhancement method necessary
to fully display the beauty of a fine gem. However, there are many
fascinating methods by which man has demonstrated his ability to
draw maximum color, luster, clarity, and brilliance from nature's
most precious gifts. There are many recognized and accepted
enhancement techniques and there are many that are not. A basic
understanding of these enhancement techniques will add to your
appreciation of the beauty, durability and value of the colored
gemstone you already own, or are planning to purchase now or in the
future.
Synthetics
- Before purchasing any fine colored gemstone there are things you
should know besides just the weight, the beauty, and the price that
you are going to pay. So that you do not make a costly mistake, it
will be worth your while to work with one of our experts to help you
make your decision. If a colored gemstone is desirable and has
significant value, you can be sure that there is a synthetic
counterpart to that gemstone available in the marketplace. Synthetic
does not mean just a look-alike gemstone, although there are those
as well. Synthetic means that the laboratory-grown gem is a chemical
and crystalline duplicate of the natural gemstone, and usually it
takes a gemologist, with the aide of special gemological equipment
to determine the difference. Synthetics have natural looking
inclusions, which resemble those found in their natural counterpart.
