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Gemstone Treatments
The majority of gemstones on the market are routinely enhanced using a range of treatments. You should be aware of the
Apatite
"Good things come in small packages" such is the case with apatite. Although seldom seen in jewelry stores, and
Ruby
Ruby is corundum that has a purplish- bluish red to yellow-red colour. The finest colour is pure red with a hint of
Carving Your Own Gemstones
Gem carving and engraving has been performed since ancient times - jade has been carved decoratively in China for the
Sapphire
Sapphies are more abundant than ruby because its colouring agents (impurities) are more common than those of ruby.
Hiddenite
This is the raw gemstone variety of spodumene. It was discovered e the United States in 1879 by AE Ridden, hence its
Quartz
Quartz is the biggest gemstone species of all, and one of the most widely used in modern jewelry making. This is an