Gems and Precious Stones

Dpl is the manufactures stamp what it stands for i couldnt tell you, but its the jewlers hallmark.

Topaz is not considered toxic for handling or wearing. However, it is always best to avoid ingesting any gemstone or mineral as a precaution. If a topaz stone is identified as radioactive, it should be handled with caution and kept away from prolonged skin contact.

if it is a little heavy it is real.also if it has nine balls it is real.if the black balls at the bottom are not magnetic it is real.if you payed a desent price it is real it is real not including discounts on the price.

The four main minerals valued as gems and precious stones are diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald. These minerals are prized for their beauty, rarity, and durability, making them highly sought after in the jewelry industry.

Chysolyte's Color- A light, golden-yellowish color.

Sardius' Color-Is a brownish-red. The color can vary greatly, ranging from pale orange to an intense almost-black coloration.

Yes, many people buy cubic zirconia as an affordable alternative to genuine gemstones. Its similarity to diamonds and other precious stones make it a popular choice for jewelry, especially for fashion or costume pieces.

Yes, topaz is considered a semi-precious stone. It is a durable and relatively common gemstone that is used in jewelry.

The cost of the Tiffany Three Stone ring with sapphire side stones can vary depending on the specific design, materials, and size of the stones. Generally, Tiffany's high-quality jewelry pieces like this one can range from several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars. To get an accurate price, it's best to visit a Tiffany & Co. store or check their official website.

Serpentine typically ranges in color from light green to dark green, often with a mottled appearance due to its composition of various minerals. It can also have shades of yellow, brown, or black depending on its specific mineral content.

The best you can do is to get a diamond grading report from the Gemological Institute of America. The reports tell you everything about the diamond, from the color, cut, clarity and how big the diamond is. The report will immediately know if the gem is fake or not.
The value of a diamond depends on its cut, its clarity, its colour and its carat weight. A local jeweler can give you the answer you want.

925 means 92.5% silver. I have a ring just like this. Is yours a heart with very small diamonds? I don't know what DIAG means, but I would like to know too.

Precious Moments figurines were first introduced in the 1970s by artist Sam Butcher. Since then, they have become popular collectibles known for their sentimental and heartwarming designs.

Chocolate diamonds are also known as brown diamonds. They are formed naturally due to high pressure under the earth. The reasons they are referred to as chocolate diamonds is due to the reduced glimmer and are rated very low on the grading chart. Chocolate diamonds are definitely more affordable than white diamonds.

The cost of real rubies can vary significantly depending on factors such as size, color, clarity, and origin. Generally, high-quality rubies can range from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars per carat. Rare rubies can even exceed $1 million per carat in some cases.

"629" is commonly found on silver jewelry as an indication of its silver content, typically representing 62.9% purity. This marking indicates that the piece is made with sterling silver, which is composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% of other metals like copper.

A heated gemstone is a gemstone that has been subjected to high temperatures to alter its color, clarity, or enhance its beauty. Heat treatment is a common practice in the gemstone industry to improve the appearance of gemstones such as sapphires, rubies, and topaz.

You can review the chart, below, to determine the specific gravity of diamond versus other gemstones, including several different types of rubies.

From the chart you can deduce that depending on the type of ruby, it may or may not be exactly comparable to diamond.

The tenacity of opal is relatively low compared to other gemstones. It is prone to scratching, chipping, and cracking due to its composition, which includes water. It should be handled with care to avoid damage.

: Diamond is the hardest gem.

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: It is the only gem to rank a 10 on the 1 to 10 Mohs hardness scale. When we talk about "hardness," we're talking about a gem's ability to withstand scratching. As the hardest gem, diamond can scratch, or cut, any other stone, but only a diamond can scratch a diamond. : After diamond, the next hardest gem is sapphire. Even though sapphire ranks 9 on the Mohs scale, it is not nearly as hard as diamond.

: Neither diamond or sapphire, however, is the *toughest* gem. That distinction belongs to nephrite, a type of jade. Toughness measures resistance to breaking, and nephrite jade is tougher than both diamond and sapphire.

Yes, you can definitely wear a silver pendant and a gold pendant together on a single chain for a trendy and eclectic look. Mixing metals is a popular trend in jewelry styling, but make sure the chain is sturdy enough to support the weight of both pendants.

Rates of exchange vary daily.

See the link below for current values

14 k means 14 karrots and pj probably stands for the store it was soled in or where it was found

Natural and Genuine are two different things. To find natural black diamond beads is almost impossible as 99% of all black diamonds have been treated for color and that's how they are sold, even at high-end retailers. What you need look out for is a genuine black diamond beads company who is selling diamond and not another look-alike stone such as spinel or hematite. I searched on Google for a good source and it looks like beacab.com may be a genuine supplier. You can also ask them about natural black diamond beads and whether they have any - from their website they have used the word "genuine" but not natural. Good Luck!

Jade is a durable and tough material, but it can still chip if subjected to strong impacts or excessive pressure. It is recommended to handle jade jewelry and objects with care to avoid chipping or breakage.