inclusions

Showcase the amazing inclusions in minerals like rutilated quartz in a gemstone pendulum design. Learn how to facet these gems into stunning jewelry…

Gem treatments can affect a stone’s value and stability. Learn how the most common procedures work and how to identify enhanced gem inclusions.…

Explore the amazing world of gemstone photomicrography. These tips can help you view and photograph spectacular inclusions found inside many…

Inclusions don’t have to result in a loss of mass or value when cutting transparent gems. Learn how to manage inclusions with basic gem carving techniques.…

Table of Contents:CrystalsCavitiesSingle PhaseTwo PhaseThree PhaseFingerprintsFeathers and Veils Crystals Crystals are easy to distinguish…

One of the simplest ways to distinguish natural from synthetic gems is finding inclusions that can only be the result of laboratory growth. You…

Gemstone treatments can have a significant impact on the value and stability of a stone. The following enhancement processes leave behind some…

Imagine you find this blue gemstone for sale at a pawn shop. Can the inclusions you see help you narrow the range of possible identifications? Absolutely.…

Some natural as well as synthetic gems have specific, characteristic inclusions. Learn the identifying inclusions of some of the most popular…