Geo design

Gemstone dyeing, Gem Treatments

Title

Gemstone dyeing, Gem Treatments

Aim

Natural gem crystals are transformed from their rough crystallographic form into the shapes, outlines, and degrees of polish in the gemstones that we appreciate and wear in jewelry. These steps are and have always been the routine procedures used for manufacturing gemstones. Beyond traditional cutting and polishing, however, gems can often be treated in ways meant to alter their color or clarity. In addition to enhancing their appearance, the process may also improve (or in some cases diminish) the gem’s durability. Because these treatments are not always apparent to the unpracticed eye, and are sometimes difficult to distinguish even by experts, it is necessary and legally required for anyone selling a gem (including consumer to consumer trade) to disclose the treatment procedure it may have received.

Materials

Precious Gemstones

Project executives

Dr.Qasem Aghli

Project collaborators

Faezeh Yazdani Moghaddam , Fereshteh Qasemzade, Naser Mahdavi Shahri, Safieh Akbari Rad