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How to check if an emerald gemstone has been treated or not?

There are certain tricks and method with which you can check whether an emerald gemstone has been treated or not which has been shared via the experts at Gem Selections.

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How to check if an emerald gemstone has been treated or not?

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  1. How to check if an emerald gemstone has been treated or not?

  2. ABOUT Many "emeralds" are really other green gems, green glass, or a variety of fakes created from other materials. Perform a variety of tests before making a decision, as findings aren't always definitive without specialised gemology equipment. If you're looking to purchase a natural emerald gemstone, check to see if it's a real gem or a lab-created creation.

  3. Using a jeweler's loupe or a magnifying lens: If your gem is unusually clear and has almost none of these "inclusions," it's conceivable that it's a synthetic emerald (man-made yet real) or that it’s not a gemstone at all. Examine the stone under magnification, ideally with a 10x triple-lens jeweler's loupe. It's most likely a real gem, albeit not necessarily an emerald • Look for a gleaming sheen. When exposed to light, real emeralds have little to no "fire," or dazzling flashes of colour. It's not an emerald if your diamond shines like a rainbow.

  4. Take a look at the colour. Emerald is the name given to the mineral beryl when it is dark green or blue-green in colour. Yellow-green beryl is known as Heliodor, whereas light green beryl is simply known as green beryl. Yellow-green stones include olivine and green garnet. • .

  5. Look for evidence of wear on the facets. The degradation of glass and other fragile materials is quick. The gem is most likely fake if the facets' edges seem soft and worn. Fake glass "gems" have a dimpled "orange peel" feel to them, with slightly rounded facet edges. With a magnifying glass, look for these traits.

  6. Low-cost alternatives should be avoided. If an offer seems too good to be true, trust your gut. Depending on the nation, a genuine, vividly green emerald with a gorgeous lustre might cost a lot of money. If the price looks suspiciously cheap, you're probably looking at glass or crystal, not emeralds. • Make arrangements for the stone to be assessed. If you're still doubtful, take the emerald to a jeweller to be thoroughly examined. A jeweller, such as Gems selections, who specialises in high-quality stones, will be able to employ advanced instruments to give you a clear answer as well as a full description of your gemstone.

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