How to Distinguish Between a Real and a Fake Gemstone?

by The Jewel Creation Jewelry Making

To meet the growing demands of bulk gemstones, jewellery designers tend to produce synthetic gemstones that is quite difficult to distinguish with its real counterparts. In India, gemstones are bought and sold in huge quantities basically due to their healing and astrological characteristics.

If you are planning to get your hands on some authentic gemstones, then here are few things that you have to consider before shelling out money on gemstone beads wholesale:

Experts at The Jewel Creation say that people often buy synthetic gems due to their lustrous properties. Being a jewellery designer, I completely agree that for someone who does not possess the skills and knowledge is hard to detect a fake gem. However, there are several DIY tests that can help them in understanding the two gems. Hold the gem and examine it in an illuminated setting with the purpose of checking for inclusions. Seldom, inclusions cannot be identified with the help of naked eyes. In such situations you can take the help of a magnifying glass. Specialists dealing in gemstones suggest that a layman must use the glass of 10X magnification while looking for inclusions. Before making a purchase decision, analyse the stone from every angle to find cracks or scratches. Transparency and flawlessness of a gem is rare. Thus, if you do not get it, do not be disappointed.

In the modern times, gemstones are subjected to treatment to improve their colour saturation. A true gemstone must not have a dark hue. To get a better understanding of the stone in hand, place it under a magnifying glass. If you could witness colour concentration, it’s time to check out another store.

Working with bulk gemstones since almost a decade, I can confidently state one thing that laying your hands on the right piece of gem is a challenging task. It is always better to connect with a credible jewellery who can furnish adequate information about gemstones, their quality and cut. No true gem is ever be passed without a certification from a government laboratory. As a customer, it is your right to ask for such certification on the gemstones. Often, buyers get swayed away with heavy discounts and best deals and land up with a synthetic gem.

Pay attention to details, shapes and designs before investing in gemstone beads wholesale. The value of a gem depends on the degree of transparency it exhibits. Make sure that the gem reflect a natural transparency not a man-made one.

Use these tips when you go for gemstone shopping next time. Hope you found this blog informative. In case of any query or assistance, feel free to connect with us.