Gemstone Treatments - Procedures that Enhance Gemstone Appearance
Colored gemstones nearly always undergo some sort of appearance-enhancing treatment before they are used in jewelry. Some treatments are permanent, but others are not. Get the facts about gemstones enhancements before you shop for jewelry.
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Common Gemstone Composites & Deceptions
Jewelry made with treated, synthetic and imitation stones can be gorgeous, but you should avoid paying too much for misrepresented merchandise. Learn about common jewelry treatments and deceptions before you go shopping.
Jewelry made with treated, synthetic and imitation stones can be gorgeous, but you should avoid paying too much for misrepresented merchandise. Learn about common jewelry treatments and deceptions before you go shopping.
Gemstone Enhancements
This informative page explains enhancements stone-by-stone. Find out how enhancements change stones and if they are permanent changes.
This informative page explains enhancements stone-by-stone. Find out how enhancements change stones and if they are permanent changes.
Gemstone Treatment and Enhancement
Don Clark gives his views on heat treatment and oiling.
Don Clark gives his views on heat treatment and oiling.
Heat Treatment
Heating is used to change or intensify the color of a gemstone. The information on this page will help you understand how heat treatments are used.
Heating is used to change or intensify the color of a gemstone. The information on this page will help you understand how heat treatments are used.
Treated Gems - Colored Gemstones
More information about common treatments applied to colored gemstones. Scroll down the page to learn about synthetic stones.
More information about common treatments applied to colored gemstones. Scroll down the page to learn about synthetic stones.