When buying jewelry, the authenticity of stones quite often raises some doubts. An experienced gemologist or jeweler can easily determine the authenticity of any stone. But the buyer does not always have the opportunity to seek advice from a specialist. Accordingly, the question arises of how to determine the authenticity of precious stones on your own.
Instructions
Step 1
To determine the authenticity of precious and semi-precious stones at home, you need to know some of their features. When buying an emerald, carefully examine the surface of the stone. A characteristic pattern should be visible in its structure. You should not buy a stone that has spiral or tubular patterns in its pattern, most likely it is a synthetic fake. When buying an emerald, take it in your hands - it should feel pretty cool to the touch, like many natural gemstones.
Step 2
When choosing a ruby, do not be tempted by a stone of bright bloody color for a small price. Large rubies with a bright saturated color are very rare and can be close to diamonds in value.
Step 3
Topaz is smooth and slippery to the touch, but although its surface is easy to polish, look for natural defects in the stone. If the seller offers you absolutely pure topaz, this is a synthetic fake.
Step 4
Sapphire is a stone that is subject to counterfeiting much more often than other gemstones. When buying it, you must be extremely careful. The sapphire should be as cold to the touch as the emerald. In a synthetic fake, you can easily notice gas bubbles.
Step 5
A piece of woolen cloth will help you determine the authenticity of amber. Rub a stone with it - the natural one will shock, attracting dust, threads, and so on.
Step 6
Fake pearls are too affordable, real pearls cannot be bought for "cheap". If you have the opportunity, try pearls on a tooth - a real stone will creak.
Step 7
When choosing an amethyst, it is necessary to carefully study the structure of the stone, which should have natural defects and inclusions.
Step 8
If you're heading to a jewelry store to purchase a piece of gemstone jewelry, stock up on a 10x magnifying glass first. It helps you better understand the natural defects and inclusions that many natural gemstones have.
