[Jewelry making - Article 00023] - Re: [Orchid] Blue quartz

[Greg DeMark]

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Beth,

    I am definitely curious where you purchased Garnets from that had
    the color run in cold water.  I would definitely run from that
    dealer. 

    First off Garnets are one of the Gemstones that are hardly ever if
    ever treated. Secondly dyes are generally used on opaque Gemstones
    unless an unscrupulous dealer adds dye to the oil that is used to
    treat Emeralds. This is a NO  NO. 

    As a jeweler and Gemologist with over 30 years experience I have
    handled tens of thousands of pieces of jewelry over the years and I
    have never had a single piece loose color by placing it in cold
    water. 

    I have seen this discussion go on for several weeks now and I would
    love to hear from any one that has experienced this problem and what
    kind of Gemstone it was. 

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