Differences between Natural and Synthetic Gemstones

Synthetic and natural gemstones differ in many ways. You have to ask the dealer about the origin of the stone for sale before you make a purchase.  It is advisable that you know about the enhancements and treatments that the gemstone has gone through.  The information will come in handy when you want to repair your gemstone. Here is a guide that will help you to differentiate between the two.

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Natural gemstones

Natural gemstones are the ones found in the natural world and have not gone through any kind of human activity.  Such gemstones are mined and discovered naturally from the earth.   The natural gems are rare as compared to the synthetic gems.  The natural gems can cost thousand times more than the synthetic ones.  In as much as a gemstone is natural, it can still have gone through enhancements and treatments. For instance, the sapphire was heated just to make its color deeper.

There are treatments that are expected in the gemstones while there are others are not.   The treatments to the natural gemstones can be removed and in case that happens, it should be disclosed before the sale of the synthetic alexandrite.  You have to ask your jeweler if the star sapphire gemstone has gone through any kind of treatments or enhancements. 



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Synthetic gemstones
The synthetic gemstones are similar to the natural gemstone since they have the same physical properties and chemical composition. The synthetic gemstones such as Swiss blue topaz and smoky topaz are manufactured in laboratories in controlled environments. Under the controlled environment, the minerals and chemicals that are in the natural gemstones are introduced to the synthetic gemstones.  They have to be introduced into the right temperature as well as pressure levels.  Thus, the synthetic gemstones grow in the controlled environment.

The synthetic stones have a vivid color than the natural stones.  The man-made stones will have a lower price than the natural ones. Some of the synthetic gemstones are pearls, emeralds, sapphires and rubies. Prasiolite green amethyst and smoky quartz price have fewer inclusions and are impressive. They are sold at a fraction of the cost of the natural stones.  The natural gemstones vary in price depending on the clarity and color. It is necessary that you determine whether you have a natural or synthetic gemstone.  It is not easy to tell the difference without using a microscope.  Synthetic gemstones are blemish free while the natural gemstones have a color differentiation.

If you want to sell your gemstone, then it is advisable that you get a certification of authenticity from a gemologist. If you buy gemstone jewelry, the dealer has to disclose whether the gemstone is natural or has been treated. Although the gemstone dealers are required to disclose information about the stone, you have to make sure that you ask the jeweler if the stone has gone through any enhancements or treatments. By doing so, you can see your gemstone having all the information about it.  If you are looking for natural gemstone, then now you know how you can differentiate between the two.

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