Diamonds have captivated human hearts for centuries with their timeless beauty and undeniable allure. As the most coveted gemstone, diamonds possess a range of extraordinary characteristics that make them truly exceptional. From their remarkable hardness and brilliance to their captivating color and clarity, diamonds hold a unique place in the world of gemstones. In this […]
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Open FREE Unlimited Store Join Our Newsletter Dr. Shihaan M. Larif Origin of Name The Abernethy Pearl, a 44-grain extraordinary freshwater pearl discovered in the River Tay in Scotland from a freshwater Unionoidae mussel species known as Margaritifera margaritifera, once common in the rivers of Scotland, gets […]
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Important tables on famous pearls of the world Abernethy Pearl Anna Thomson Dodge/ Catherine The Great Pearl Necklace Anne Boleyns Pearls Antique Natural Pearl & Diamond 5 Row Necklace Aphrodite Pin Arco Valley Pearl Antique Pearl and Diamond Pendent Brooch Barbara Hutton / Marie Antoinette Pearl Necklace Bao Dai/ Sunrise Pearl- Worlds Largest and Roundest […]
1.Important factors that determine the price of a gemstone are:- (i) The type of gemstone. (ii) The size of the gemstone. (iii) The type of cut employed. (iv) The color of the stone-whether the color is light or dark; Whether the color is even and dispersed throughout the stone. (v) […]
Criteria used in determining country of origin of blue sapphires Identification of inclusions is the first criterion used by gemologists in determining the country of origin of a blue sapphire.The presence of inclusions that are unique to certain sapphire producing regions, can be easily used in identifying the source, eg. the presence of needle-like pargasite […]
Gemstone Drilling Machine Gemstone Drilling Machine The gemstone drilling machine is useful in making beaded gemstone necklace, earrings and other jewelry items. One should always wear safety glasses when using a gemstone drill. The drill should be held perpendicular to the stone. A wrong angle can causecracking at the entry or exit point. Gemstone Drilling […]
Ring Sticks Ring Sticks Ring sticks comes in various standard sizes such as for U.S.A scale, Indian scales and European scales. Ring Stick Photo above,C.C Ring stick with U.S scale and diameter in mm. Photo above,C.C Ring sizes and ring sizing will be covered on a dedicated page. Ring Sizers Ring Sizers Ring sizers also […]
Click here to go to Part III 12) Electronic Diamond Tester There are many different types of electronic diamond testers in the market. Electronic diamond testers are portable and battery powered Presidium Electronic Diamond Tester All electronic diamond testers test the ability of the stone to conduct heat. That is they test the thermal conductivity. […]
Click here to go to Part II Part III of the introduction to instruments used in gemology covers microscopes, ultraviolet lamp, heavy liquids, hardness pencils and weighing scales. 7) Microscopes Kruess Optronic Diamond and Gemstone Microscope with inbuilt fiber optic light source.This microscope can be used for gemstone analysis with immersion technique. The microscope is probably […]