Cursed or not one thing remains true for these people; part of their rich heritage was dedicated to the improvement and development of the jewelries that they bestowed upon their kin. These improvements were very much seen in the crafting of the embellishments and the designs.
The development of design did not stop; instead it was carried on through out the ages. During the time of the empires and the kingdoms, Jewelry making was considered one of the noblest professions, it was a very important task that only duly deputized jewelers of the royalty were allowed to craft jewels and only nobility were given the privilege to try it out.
In modern times Jewelry making is still a very lucrative profession and only a handful of individuals have made their mark in the Jewelry business. Part of the human need to seek out different things and better ideas is improving what is already there.
One of the most notable improvements that man has promulgated is making use of natural Real Crystalline rocks and synthetic Real Crystals as Jewelry pieces or adornments in Jewellery sets.
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December 04, What exactly is a genuine natural gemstone? What is a synthetic gemstone? Recent Posts. November October September August July If your crystal has sharp edges, you might also choose to test the hardness by using it to scratch glass or plastic. Most real crystals will leave a scratch mark on those materials. Natural gemstones are heavier than fakes. Crystals are heavier than glass.
So, if you are inexperienced, the easiest way to examine whether you have a real crystal or not is to test the weight next to glass pieces of a similar size. If the crystal you're holding or measuring on a scale is lighter or the same weight, there is a very high likelihood that you've acquired a fake.
Before we jump into the color test, it's important to say that some real crystals are truly intense in color, such as Black Tourmaline or Red Jasper.
However, there are some crystals that can gain a more intense color through heat treatment. The heating process is used to make permanent changes to the appearance of the stone, both regarding the clarity and the color. The most commonly heat-treated stones are Citrine , Amethyst , and Aquamarine , which gain a recognizable darker color after the treatment. NOTE: Heat-treated crystals aren't necessarily considered fake, and they do contain healing properties since they are real crystals.
Dyed ones are different, however. Dyed and chemically treated crystals are recognized by very intense, unnatural colors. For instance, intensely pink Rose Quartz is likely a fake. The best way to test the color is to rely on online sources.
Comparing images of crystals you find on reputable websites can help you figure out whether what you are holding is real or not. There are a few crystals that are both commonly sought after and frequently plagiarized. They are frequently sold at low prices and widely available online. The most commonly faked crystals are those that belong to the Quartz family. This is because they seem to be easy to imitate to visually resemble real gemstones. Citrine can be and is frequently heat-treated.
However, what some sellers do is heat-treat Amethyst pieces to turn it into Citrine. The results are astonishingly similar, and in both cases, the two will be very much alike. Both are Quartz crystals, however, Natural Citrine will have much more transparency to it.
Its color won't vary much and will be in the range between pale yellow to natural honey shades. Unlike natural crystals, fake Citrine will be intensely yellow and orange, with more distinct shade variations, far less transparency, and an intensely white base. Fortunately plastic is pretty light weight and that would definitely expose it in addition to easily checking it on the hardness scale.
Plus, creating resin Crystals is not a simple process. Time consuming for SURE and although many people do not value their time as they should, I still think that selling resin Crystals as impersonations of the real thing would not be a sound business model that could last long. Stick with a reputable seller to avoid this. Also paying attention to item descriptions is a big deal in avoiding this.
Most people who make Crystals out of resin are doing so as an artistic expression of a Crystal, not actually trying to trick you. They add glitter or dried flowers, or super vibrant, unnatural dyes. Be sure to communicate your questions with potential sellers.
Any seller that is legit will be happy to respond to your questions. Quartz is going to be the main concern here because it is the most commonly dyed stone.
Quartz is actually an umbrella term that covers so many Crystals and stones with the same chemical composition. Agates are very very often dyed. If it is not some variation of red, brown, yellow, or white you know, natural Earthy colors , it is probably dyed. For some reason, dying a stone makes its value decrease. The other most commonly dyed Crystal is Amethyst. These would be clusters that are a sort of sickly vibrant color cough syrup colors! Once you see a dyed one, you will get what I mean.
Again, the price is lower than natural. The large cathedral Amethysts? Several thousand dollars! Everyone loves to hate on poor Citrine. It is fairly rare even more rare in cluster formations and has a high price point that reflects this. They are cheaper and extremely common. Easily identified by their white base. Both are Quartz and both are associated with the lower Chakras for healing.
The difference here comes down to preference. The only altered stone I sell in my shop is heated Amethyst Citrine as I find the disposition to be pleasant and sunny. I enjoy working with them professionally and personally.
I hear a lot of people taking issue with Citrine but not many realize that there are so many Crystals and stones that are heated. Heating them at high temperatures enhances color and improves clarity.
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