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The value of a "life" gemstone is directly related to their rarity. Most of us have heard of using the 4 "C" s color, clarity, cut and carat, in determining the value of a gemstone. Weighing heavily on the rarity of a gem is color, clarity and cut, they have to do with the quality of the stone and carat to do with size. Larger stones or stones with a color or clarity is more valuable because they are less frequent. Note that the color probably biggest gemstone color is irrelevant when talking about the brilliance of a diamond clarity and cut used in determining their value. That said, there is a most important piece of information that many may not be aware that whether or not the stone has been treated or as some traders described the rise.

Did you know that the treatment or enhancement of their gemstones can directly affect its value? For example, a large, untreated (color unchanged) the stone is much more desirable on the market just as a "treaty" of stone and never lose their color or beauty. Natural Untreated, ruby or sapphire, for example, can have up to 400% more than a market value similar heated sapphire or ruby. Therefore, it is undeniably important to understand entirely gem treatments or improvements at all levels. Below are various methods of treatment of gemstones with information on how to detect that a gemstone has been treated, along with the disadvantages of certain treatments.

Living gemstones are usually heated under controlled conditions to improve the color, the color change, or improve clarity. Since natural heating also occurs under natural conditions, artificial effects are sometimes indistinguishable natural effects. Usually gemstones are heated to temperatures of 1200 degrees C, but can be as high as 1800 ° C. Â Why does this matter? His "magic" precious stones can become more fragile, causing fractures and chips. Being uncertain of dealers who say that their stones were treated with minor just heated. This is comparable to the type of each "a little pregnant." High quality unheated rubies and sapphires are extremely rare and command a price market much larger than the heats, but I understand that unheated / untreated specimens are almost nonexistent. Since a result, always purchase from a supplier reliable or have the seller's claim that a gemstone is verified by a gemologist raw.

Radiation treatment is done to change the color of the gem, particularly in diamonds and colored topaz. Some diamonds may show microscopic features indicative of radiation, such as a scalloped pattern around the Culet radiation or brown spots on the surface, but usually needs a high-tech equipment in the determination of such a treatment gemstone. R. Webster 's Gems, fifth edition, which reads,''A recent examination of a green diamond treated with oxide of americium-241 indicated that this Stone is not just radioactive, it could not be used safely until 5071. "Hoping that this would be the exception rather than the rule, would still be wise to buy from a reputable dealer, especially if you are buying diamonds or colored topaz. Besides insisting on a report of a certificate when gemologist to purchase of all precious stones.

Beryllium treatment is a process of mass with Beryllium is commonly used, but may also contain other chemicals such as lithium and titanium. Beryllium is not only a highly toxic material, but all of beryllium salts are known to be carcinogenic. As result, the release of any beryllium salts or vaporized during the high temperature treatment process could have important health consequences. There was even some concern that there may be very small residual amounts left in the gemstone. Note that many rubies and sapphires are heated they were really only a matter of beryllium in the form of heat-treated detected by most laboratories in the world. Unfortunately, most laboratories do not have with very expensive equipment needed to detect an Beryllium living gemstone.

Fracture filling is a filling of surface breaking fractures with additives to improve clarity and / or color. Esmeraldas commonly have come to the surface cracks filled with resin, oleo-resins, however, with or without hardening treatment may not be stable. Beware of unscrupulous sellers who can add or flow of glass in order to add weight to the gem, you can use this treatment for higher prices for their gems. Certainly, if they are aware of what they are buying, this process can take some good rocks to look a lot less money.

Laser drilling is the process that is commonly used in diamonds. A laser is used to bore a small hole in the diamond inclusion and burns from the inside out. In reaching dark with the inclusion of acid, the bleaching is the inclusion of a lighter color. Laser makes the status of drilling of the stone much less visible because it makes the inclusion of becoming invisible. It is very important that the laser-drilled diamond in prices according to their degree of clarity and not the new level of clarity after treatment. Diffusion is a process used to further a colored gemstone baking a layer of color on the surface of the gemstone. This produces a false color of the stone and this only intensifies treatment of gemstones outer layers. The problem with this treatment is that the color can eventually scratch. Diffusion can be easily detected by a gemologist using a 10X magnifying glass to increase. (Reference: http://yourgemologist.com)

So remember, treatments and the improvements are not always a bad thing. Some treatments can produce beautiful stones and more of their money "if the purchase of a gemstone. However, treatments can go both ways, which creates permanent changes in some gemstones and temporary changes in others. By So the only way to be sure that the beautiful "magic" of precious stones will be left to buy is always beautiful and natural untreated. And remember, before you buy a living gem, be sure to buy from a dealer with a reputation, a gemologist's report and become familiar with the information and terminology before.

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Patty Kraus

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