[Jewelry making - Article 00619] - Re: [Orchid] Synthetic Stones

[Greg DeMark]

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Cam,

    First let me say that not all Synthetic stones are less expensive
    than their natural counterpart ( An example would be Amethyst vs.
    Synthetic Amethyst ). 

    Second thing to keep in mind that there are Synthetic Gemstones and
    Imitation Gemstones. A synthetic Gemstone is made up of all the same
    physical and Chemical properties as the Genuine Gemstone it is
    imitating. An Imitation Gemstones just looks like the stone it is
    trying to imitate but doesn't have the same properties.  Keep in
    mind that an Imitation Gemstone can also be a Synthetic Gemstone. An
    example would be a Synthetic Spinel imitating a Ruby or Sapphire in
    color. 

    Third thing to keep in mind is that the cost or value depends on the
    process that was used to create the Synthetic.  Some process are
    rather quick and others take a long time to create the stone. 

    As for whether or not you should use these is up to you and the
    people that you are serving.  My preference is to use Genuine
    Gemstones but as a custom jeweler I have had people ask me to create
    jewelry with interesting materials such as beach pebbles, old
    pottery chards and glass as well as Genuine and Synthetics. 

    Find some good books in your Library on Gemstones and contact G.I.A.
    at http://www.gia.edu to further your interest in both Genuine and
    Synthetic Gemstones.

Good Luck
Greg DeMark
email: greg AT demarkjewelry.com
Website: www.demarkjewelry.com

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