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| My own work with Minerals began as a studio potter mixing raw glazes that would manifest the most brilliant of colors at the end of a heated firing.
I watched the colors mix and mingle and glisten in these glassy and crystaline formations.
So many variables - some outcomes were wonderful, others disappointing. I was ever amazed how the nickel and cobalt would produce a Sapphire blue - the Coppers and iron, would give me Emeralds etc. Chrome would dull and opaque the work, but give it a satin like consistency. I loved my lustres and worked with glass and porcelains.
I spent thousands of dollars and hours developing crystalline glazes - which involved opening a kiln door at extremely high temperatures - at great risk to the interior and pieces within!
I did it though, at the expense of much - I actually grew some magnificent and gleaming pieces. And as an artist I felt very satisfied with the colors that were being produced - clear natural colors that have very definite tones belonging to their mineral family. Later I observed and studied exactly how these colors have been held in various mythologies to have intrinsic patterns of energy and influence - inspired by their color and quality given out.
And, personally, I love gems anyway - I am intriqued with the natural world and its creations - and also believe that, as the Vedic tradition would have it, there can be some very positive influences emanating from from them. It is still exciting for me to see a new piece - to study it, to hold it - to appreciate its life and formation.
I will try very hard in my shop here to bring you items of great interest and value. Please email me if you have an queries or concerns - or just to say hi to a fellow collector - as stated below I can organise certificates for your gems (at the valuer's fee) if you need them before sending and am happy to arrange it. thankyou for stopping by! .... gabrielle. |
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Gem Information regarding treatments.
Is the use of treatments globally accepted? Yes, with close to 99% of the more popular gem types treated, all permanent techniques are universally accepted. As the majority of gemstones traded internationally have undergone some form of treatment, always assume treatment when purchasing gemstones. In fact, some techniques such as heating are centuries old - in all likelihood your grandmother’s ruby ring has been heat-treated! |
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Are all the treatments used permanent? With the exception of Emeralds that are treated with Colorless Oil or Polymers, only knowingly accepts treatments that are permanent and stable. |
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Why are natural gemstones treated? Most commonly used to improve the color or appearance of the finished product, some gemstones simply would not exist in salable quantities without treatment. For example, heating greenish brown Zoisite to 600 degrees Celsius produces the currently popular vibrant violet-blue Tanzanite. No heating, no Tanzanite! Please note that the term “natural gemstones” refers to those formed in the earth, whether or not they have been treated after mining - this is in distinct contrast to “lab”, “man made” or “synthetic” gems. |
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Does treatment affect a gem’s value? Interestingly, in some precious and semi-precious colored gemstones there is no variation between the value of treated and untreated material. In fact, treating may even increase a gems value. For example, when greenish brown Zoisite is heated to 600 degrees Celsius, an incredible metamorphosis takes place. Vibrant violet blue Tanzanite is created, commanding a far higher market price. However, high quality unheated Rubies and Sapphires are extremely rare and command a much higher market price. When purchasing high quality Rubies and Sapphires, please be aware that unheated material is almost non-existent, as a result, always purchase from a reliable supplier who guarantees their gemstones or have the seller’s claim verified by a qualified expert. For other people, treatments are a godsend, as they make expensive gems more affordable. |
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| All of my listings are based on some relevant experience and the best of my knowledge, and (more importantly) what the cutter has passed on to me about the material being sold. However, this is an age of techniques and advances, and I am reminded from time to time that it can take specialist equipment sometimes only to really determine if there has been a treatment applied to the natural gem.
I can certainly supply independent gem certificates from such professionals here - at an extra cost of $25-$45 depending on the valuer and the gem. It may well be worth it if the possibility of a treatment is important to you, and am quite happy to arrange this at the point of sale, thankyou. Are all gemstones treated? No, the following list includes gemstones which are NOT treated: |
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Adamite (Crystal) |
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Alexandrite |
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Alexandrite (Cats Eye) |
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Allanite |
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Amblygonite |
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Ametrine |
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Anatase |
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Andalusite |
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Anhydrite (Crystal) |
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Apatite |
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Apatite (Cats Eye) |
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Apatite (Rough) |
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Apophyllite & Stilbite |
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Apophyllite (Crystal) |
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Aquamarine (Crystal) |
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Aventurine (Blue) |
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Aventurine (Green) |
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Axinite |
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Axinite (Crystal) |
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Azurite (Crystal) |
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Azurite Malachite |
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Barite (Crystal) |
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Barite and Pyrite (Crystal) |
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Boracite |
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Brazilianite |
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Calcite (Crystal) |
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Cassiterite |
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Celestite (Crystal) |
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Cerussite (Crystal) |
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Chalcedony |
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Chalcopyrite & Quartz |
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Chrome Diopside |
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Chrome Diopside (Cats Eye) |
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Chrysoberyl |
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Chrysoberyl (Cats Eye) |
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Chrysocolla (Gem Silica) |
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Chrysoprase |
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Chrysoprase (Imperial) |
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Cinnabar |
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Cinnabar, Calcite and Quartz |
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Clinohumite |
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Creedite (Crystal) |
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Cuprite (on Chrysocolla) |
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Danburite (Mexico) |
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Diamond (Natural Champagne) |
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Diamond (Natural Cognac) |
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Diamond (Natural Fancy Colors) |
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Diamond (Natural White) |
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Diamond (Natural Yellow) |
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Dolomite (Crystal) |
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Enstatite (Cats Eye) |
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Eosphorite |
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Epidote |
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Epidote (Crystal) |
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Euclase |
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Fluorite |
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Fluorite (Bi Color) |
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Fluorite (Chrome) |
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Fluorite (Color Change) |
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Fluorite (Neon) |
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Fluorite (Tri Color) |
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Fluorite and Galena (Crystal) |
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Fossilized Dinosaur Bone |
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Fossilized Fern |
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Fossilized Mammoth Ivory |
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Fossilized Orthoceras |
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Fossilized Paraceratherium |
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Fossilized Stegodon |
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Fossilized Trilobite |
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Gahnite |
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Garnet (Color Change Rough) |
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Garnet (Color Change) |
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Garnet (Demantoid Crystal) |
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Garnet (Demantoid) |
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Garnet (Green Garnet) |
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Garnet (Green Uvarovite) |
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Garnet (Grossular Crystal) |
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Garnet (Grossular Mali) |
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Garnet (Hessonite) |
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Garnet (Malaia Rough) |
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Garnet (Mandarin) |
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Garnet (Mint Green) |
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Garnet (Mozambique) |
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Garnet (Rhodolite Rough) |
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Garnet (Rhodolite) |
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Garnet (Spessartite Rough) |
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Garnet (Spessartite) |
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Garnet (Watermelon) |
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Goshenite |
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Hematite |
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Hematite (Crystal in Quartz) |
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Hemimorphite & Calcite |
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Hemimorphite (Crystal) |
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Herderite |
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Hiddenite |
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Howlite |
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Huebnerite (with Quartz) |
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Iolite |
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Iolite (Cats Eye) |
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Jade |
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Jade (Imperial) |
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Kunzite |
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Kunzite (Cats Eye) |
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Kyanite |
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Labradorite (Facet) |
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Labradorite (Rainbow Cab) |
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Labradorite (Rainbow Facet) |
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Larimar (Pectolite) |
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Lazurite (Crystal) |
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Manganotantalite |
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Marcasite (Crystal) |
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Mawsitsit |
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Microcline (Crystal) |
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Moonstone |
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Moonstone (Cats Eye) |
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Moonstone (Rainbow) |
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Muscovite (Crystal) |
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Natrolite |
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Nephrite |
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Obsidian (Mahogany) |
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Obsidian (Snowflake) |
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Oligoclase |
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Opal (Cats Eye) |
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Opal (Crystal) |
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Opal (Jelly) |
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Opal (Multi Color) |
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Opal (Pink) |
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Opal (Semi Black) |
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Opal (Yellow) |
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Opalized (Sliced Ammonite) |
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Peridot |
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Pollucite |
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Prehnite |
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Pyrargyrite (Crystal) |
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Pyrite |
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Pyrite (Druzy Rainbow) |
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Pyromorphite (Crystal) |
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Quartz |
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Quartz (Crystal on Stellerite) |
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Quartz (Crystal) |
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Quartz (Imperial Cats Eye) |
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Quartz (Pink) |
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Quartz (Rose) |
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Quartz (White) |
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Rhodochrosite (Crystal) |
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Rhodonite |
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Rosasite (Crystal) |
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Rubellite |
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Rubellite (Rough) |
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Ruby (Unheated Mogok Rh.) |
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Ruby (Unheated Mogok) |
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Rutile |
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Rutile (Cats Eye) |
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Sandstone (Natural Green) |
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Sapphire (Crystal) |
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Scapolite |
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Scolecite |
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Selenite (Crystal) |
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Sellaite |
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Siderite (Crystal) |
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Sillimanite (Cats Eye) |
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Sinhalite |
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Smithsonite (Crystal) |
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Sodalite |
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Sphalerite |
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Sphene |
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Spinel (Crystal in Host) |
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Spinel (Fancy Colors) |
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Spinel (Noble Red Crystal) |
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Spinel (Noble Red Rough) |
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Spinel (Noble Red) |
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Spodumene |
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Star Diopside |
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Star Sapphire (Burma) |
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Star Sunstone |
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Staurolite |
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Stibiconite (Crystal) |
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Stibnite (Crystal on Calcite) |
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Stibnite (Crystal) |
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Sunstone (India) |
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Sunstone (Oregon) |
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Tigers Eye (Blue) |
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Tigers Eye (Golden) |
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Tigers Eye (Iron) |
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Tigers Eye (Red) |
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Topaz (Crystal) |
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Topaz (White) |
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Tourmaline & Quartz (Crystal) |
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Tourmaline (Cats Eye) |
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Tourmaline (Crystal) |
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Tsavorite |
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Tsavorite (Rough) |
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Unakite |
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Uralite (Crystal) |
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Uvite and Magnesite (Crystal) |
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Vanadinite (Crystal) |
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Vesuvianite |
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Vivianite (Crystal) |
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Wavellite (Crystal) |
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Wilsonite |
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What gemstones are usually treated and how? The following table provides information on the treatments used for specific types, their purpose and frequency: |
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Used to alter color, these treatments are usually applied. |
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Colorless Wax, Oil, Hardened Resin |
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Used to improve the gems’ appearance, these treatments are usually applied. |
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Used to lighten color and/or to remove smokiness, this treatment is only occasionally applied. |
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Used to remove yellow components to produce a purer blue color with fewer yellow/green undertones this treatment is occasionally applied. |
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Usually applied, this treatment produces color. |
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The AGTA and GIA classify this treatment as "bulk diffusion". The GIT classify this material as natural corundum with the indication of heating where the orange coloration is confined to the surface layer. |
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Always applied, this treatment alters color by the external diffusion of coloring elements. |
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Irradiated (Diamonds subjected to this treatment DO NOT become radioactive. This process exactly duplicates the natural exposure of gem crystals to radioactive elements during their formation. All Enhanced Diamonds sold at Thaigem.com are irradiated in the U.S. to certified international standards.) |
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Used to improve color intensity or to produce unique colors, this treatment is always applied for enhanced Diamonds. |
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Colorless Oil or Polymers |
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Usually applied, this treatment improves the appearance. If properly cared for this treatment is permanent. Click here to learn simple tips to keep your Emeralds looking great. |
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Used to alter color, this treatment is usually applied. |
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Commonly used, this treatment eliminates yellow overtones. |
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Always applied, this treatment induces vivid green color. |
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Always used, this treatment improves durability and/or color. |
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Bleached, Dyed or Chemically Enhanced |
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Usually used, these treatments improve color and uniformity. |
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This treatment improves color and appearance and is usually applied. |
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Usually applied, this treatment improves color. |
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This treatment improves color and appearance and is usually applied. |
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Usually applied, this treatment produces, intensifies or lightens color and/or improves color uniformity and appearance. |
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STAR SAPPHIRE (DIFFUSION) |
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Always applied for this type, this treatment produces an artificial star on a natural stone. |
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Always applied, this treatment produces the violet-blue color for which the stone is known. |
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Heated, Cobalt or Diffusion |
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Used to improve color intensity or to produce unique colors, this treatment is usually applied |
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Used to improve color intensity, this treatment is commonly utilized for blue green colors and only rarely applied for other color hues. |
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Used to improve color, this treatment is always applied. |
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