Author: Johanna – Gemsexplained
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How to Spot Agate Gemstone Color Treatments
Perfectly identifying color-treated agates requires recognizing key visual clues like dye pooling and unnatural brightness that reveal hidden artificial enhancements.
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Why Should You Care About HPHT Diamonds?
Just discovered HPHT diamonds offer identical quality to natural stones at 30-50% less cost—but there’s more you need to know.
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7 Ways to Spot Beryllium-Treated Sapphires
Outsmart deceptive gem dealers by learning these 7 crucial identification techniques that reveal hidden beryllium treatment in valuable sapphires.
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What Makes Gemstone Coatings Last Longer?
Just discovering the secret techniques that make gemstone coatings endure decades instead of months could revolutionize your jewelry collection forever.
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7 Tips for Buying Clarity Enhanced Gemstones
Discover essential strategies for purchasing clarity enhanced gemstones that could save you thousands while avoiding costly mistakes that trap unwary buyers.
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3 Best Irradiation Effects Boosting Gemstone Value
Gemstone irradiation unlocks three incredible value-boosting effects that transform ordinary stones into coveted treasures worth significantly more.
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How to Spot Fracture Filled Diamonds
Telltale rainbow flashes and glassy appearances reveal fracture-filled diamonds, but these visual clues are just the beginning of proper identification.
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5 Best Tips For Oil-Filled Emerald Care
Best practices for maintaining oil-filled emeralds require specialized care techniques that most collectors don’t know about.
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Spotting Diffusion Treatments in Heat-Altered Sapphires
Navigate sapphire treatment mysteries by spotting telltale diffusion patterns that heat-altered gems desperately try to hide from collectors.
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How to Heat Treat Rubies Successfully
Discover the precise temperature controls and atmospheric conditions needed to transform ordinary rubies into brilliant gemstones through professional heat treatment methods.