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A place where they process rough gemstones into finished product is called a Lapidary.
Most gemstones are minerals and a harder mineral will cut a softer mineral , the hardest mineral is Diamond , so in a lapidary they use finely graded Diamond powder to carefully polish the softer surface of the gemstone.
A process is shown step by step at
http://www.crescentgems.com/library-faceting.php
Hope this helps
Ahmed
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What is difference between synthetic gemstones and genuine gemstones?
Gemstones are crystalline of minerals which can be cut and polish. Synthetic stones are chemically fabricated product, in my view we can not call it synthetic gemstones they are pure synthetic products.
How do you polish an amethyst ring?
To polish an amethyst ring, you can gently clean it using a soft, lint-free cloth and mild soap. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners as they can damage the stone. For a deeper shine, you can also use a jewelry polishing cloth specifically designed for gemstones.
How do you place value on gemstones and minerals?
Gemstones and minerals are valued based on factors such as rarity, color, clarity, cut, and size. The market demand and current trends also affect the value of gemstones and minerals. Professional appraisers and gemologists evaluate these factors to determine the monetary worth of a gemstone or mineral.
What are some unique gemstones that can be used in rings?
There are many unique gemstones that one could use in a ring. Some of the rarest and finest of these gemstones include gems such as onyx, amethyst, and turquoise.
How do prices of natural gemstones and created gemstones compare?
Natural gemstones are generally more expensive than created gemstones due to their rarity and unique characteristics. Created gemstones are usually more affordable and have a more consistent quality and availability. However, the value of a gemstone also depends on factors like its size, clarity, color, and cut.
What is difference between synthetic gemstones and genuine gemstones?
Gemstones are crystalline of minerals which can be cut and polish. Synthetic stones are chemically fabricated product, in my view we can not call it synthetic gemstones they are pure synthetic products.
How do you decorate rocks to look like gemstones?
You can't decorate a rock to make it look like a gemstone because that is impossible, but you can polish it to make it look pretty.
Duties and responsibilities of a Jewelry designer?
Jewelry designers are responsible for creating the designs for popular jewelry. They also cut, set and polish gemstones and metals that they use in their designs.
How do you use gemstones in a sentence?
How many gemstones did you find?? Gemstones are beautiful. I love gemstones. There are a few.
How are gemstones?
Gemstones are not made, in fact they are raw minerals, crystals that reside in the Earth's crust. We mine these minerals, and then often treat them or heat them, cut and polish them to give them cut, clarity and brilliance. No actually mate they are not man made they are made of rock colliding together and forming from hundreds of years
How do you polish an amethyst ring?
To polish an amethyst ring, you can gently clean it using a soft, lint-free cloth and mild soap. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners as they can damage the stone. For a deeper shine, you can also use a jewelry polishing cloth specifically designed for gemstones.
What gemstones are made of?
Gemstones are made of Crystal rocks
Are gemstones a rock or mineral or glass?
Gemstones are a mineral.
How do the prices of natural and created gemstones compare?
Natural Gemstones prices are always high in comparison to created gemstones. Natural gemstone retain the energy of earth and created gems of laboratory. Astrologically only natural gemstones gives benefits.
How do you recognize gemstones?
You can tell if they are gemstones, because their tongues are funny colours
Could all minerals be gemstones?
Not all minerals are gemstones; these are exceptions.
Which gemstones are most likely to be formed in an igneous soil?
Gemstones do not form in soils.
