[Jewelry making - Article 00749] - Re: [Orchid] Topaz Vs. Quartz

[mary dunker]

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>         i also found on a website that all their garnet beads of the
>     purply/red color were dyed. is that always the case with that color
>     garnet? and what color was it before? 

    Garnets are one of the few gemstones that are not dyed.   If the
    beads are dyed and look like garnet they are probably some other
    material.  Check out the Gemstone Enhancement Manuelabe from
    Jewelers of America  1271 Sixth ave NY, NY 10020

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