It is important not to confuse with turquoise beads imitation turquoise beads treaties. Unlike imitation turquoise, turquoise treated turquoise is natural that has been modified or improved to be suitable for jewelry. Waxing is a treatment that makes the color of the stone bright turquoise and bright. Waxing has no effect on the hardness of [...]
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Chalcedony is a catch all term that includes many well known varieties of cryptocrystalline quartz gemstones. They are found in all 50 States, in many colors and color combinations, and in sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Chalcedony includes carnelian, sard, plasma, prase, bloodstone, onyx, sardonyx, chrysoprase, thundereggs, agate, flint, chert, jasper, petrified wood, and petrified [...]
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Beads have been around for a LONG time. They have been made from many different substances including clay, paper, metals, bone, shells, porcelain, wood, ivory, gemstones and glass.
Bead making is a highly valued art/skill throughout the entire world from very early times onward. Many of the skills and technics used have been hidden for centuries [...]
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I often see alot of debate and confusion over Synthetic and Simulated Gemstones. There is a rather large difference between the two types of stones.
First off, Synthetic gemstones have all of the same chemical make up as their natural counterparts. They also have most of the same optical properties. Synthetic gemstones also have the same [...]
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Cubic Zirconia is the most widely used diamond simulant (imitation diamond) in jewelry today. It is very popular because it visually resembles a diamond, is much less expensive than a diamond yet is very durable. This guide briefly covers how cubic zirconia is made, its history and how cubic zirconia compares to diamonds.
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The value of Jadeite jade & how does treatment affects its value
Some will buy precious stone as an investment, for example, diamond. Jadeite jade is proved to be more profitable in these years. The price of jadeite jade rises about 100% to 50% per year.
But only those all natural jadeite jade can be looked as [...]
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