Power of Gemmology By Prachur Singhal

The treatment of gemstones is a complex science which has evolved over hundreds of years. The discovery of gems dates back to pre historic period and there are references in Indian Puranas and mythology about various precious Gems those were being amassed and formed part of the treasury of the Emperors. The award for any exemplary achievement either in warfare or in fine arts were rewarded by gifts of precious stones Gems have become affordable and formed the property of common man later, and Gem studded Jewellery is now part of the wardrobe of any modern woman. From time immemorial besides the use of gems for the ornamental purpose its hidden qualities to substitute vital elements of Human body was known. Though believed as the   Magical   properties of these stones they were being used for various ends from reaping riches to remedying the maladies. However it was not until the development of the modern science and chemistry the chemical properties of these natural st...

Treatment WHAT does TREATMENT IN GEMSTONES mean? Treatment on gemstones refers to any human process (other than cutting and polishing) which improves the appearance (colour and clarity) or durability of a gem. Gems are treated in different ways like heating, surface diffusion, glass filling, beryllium diffusion, irradiation, fracture filling etc to alter their appearance. According to a survey done by GIA in 2005 95% ruby and sapphires (blue and yellow) available in the market were treated by heat. In our experience more than 99% rubies and sapphires (blue and yellow) available today are treated in some way or the other. Untreated gemstones are rarest of the rare gemstones as every piece is a unique creation of mother earth formed in thousands of year. Each gem is distinctive and irreplaceable. In fact it is a matter of fortune to find an untreated gemstone of your choice when you want to own one . Identifying whether a gemstone is treated or not needs good gemmological k...

Q.1     What is the difference between Heated/unheated stones? Ans.      During Heating stones are put in furnaces in very high temperature and this alters the internal characteristics of a stone. Natural unheated stones internal characteristics are completely intact as made in earth’s crust for million of years & its colour and luster is completely natural whereas heated stones get their luster and colour artificially through furnaces. Q.2      For astrology purpose why should I wear an unheated, untreated gemstones? Ans.      When astrology evolved there were no treatments of precious stones known to mankind, the stones used were in there most natural form. Q.3      As a layman, how can I be sure that any given stone is natural or heated one? Ans.      It is practically not possible to judge a gemstone through naked eyes. So one should opt for certi...

" Earlier , the depth with which customers thought about their jewelry wasn't much. Now, their wants are very definite. Customization is about high end design, not high price, Customization has percolated down to smaller and lower priced pieces  " There are still people in today's world who want some unusual stuff people who visualize their own designs, aiming to reflect and enhance their own individual style and identity. That's a very niche segment that is where customization really happens  On contradicting the above statement (para) it is really not necessary since in today's era the gold and diamond prices are high there are also people who want a budgeted jewellery ranging between 25,000 to 1.25,000 so that jewellery can also be customized as per the needs of customer. Every one wants to fulfill their desires as everyone to create their own personality in social. we are seeing these days that design is the first impotence...

Moissanite was discovered over 120 years ago by Nobel Prize-winning French chemist, Dr. Henri Moissan. He was looking for crystalline chemical compositions ideal for efficient electrical conductivity. During the search, Dr. Moissan discovered silicon carbide—a remarkable and extremely rare mineral— in a meteorite crater in Arizona. It was then named "moissanite" in his honor. Dr. Moissan spent the remainder of his life trying to recreate his extraordinary finding but never succeeded. In the late 1990s, researchers from the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina developed and patented a process for creating pure silicon carbide (SiC). This was used in the development of diverse products that included semiconductors, LED lighting and extremely hard drilling tools and abrasives. It was then that the vision and innovation of Charles & Colvard—the original creator of moissanite—came to fruition. The process of producing moissanite is lengthy, taking two to three mont...

The word ruby comes from the Latin  rubens   which means red. Rubies are found in shades of red, from rich darkish red to pigeon blood red and pinkish red. The red hue comes from traces of the mineral chromium. Ruby is the birthstone for July. It is also a traditional gift for those celebrating 15th or 40th anniversaries. Rubies are extremely strong, registering 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness. They are as resilient as sapphires and only slightly softer than diamonds. Rubies have been found all over the world, including in Myanmar (formerly Burma), Africa, Australia and the USA. The majority of rubies for sale at Israel-Diamonds originate in Myanmar, Thailand and other locations in Asia. The most precious rubies are those with a full, rich red color with just a hint of blue tones. Originally, the finest rubies were mined in Myanmar and it is from there that the term   Burmese ruby   began to describe the finest rubies. Almost all rubies have flaws. Rubies without im...