[Jewelry making - Article 00923] - Re: [Orchid] Fractured Filled Ruby Went Black

[Lizzieq]

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    I very much appreciate the replies. The stone is not ruined,
    fortunately. However, the black area greatly diminished the
    reflection of light return. Strangely, the color is actually better
    but the stone is much less lively. Close examination shows the black
    color to directly follow a fracture area, lending substance to the
    idea that some "perhaps organic" filling was used. Then again, a
    shift in the structure could cause lack of light transmission but
    this does look like a residue of some sort. 

    We have contacted the vendor who is to contact the cutter. Still,
    considering all, to remove the black area seems close to impossible
    and will not be attempted. The owner of the stone appears content
    with the appearance as mounted and that is some relief. 

    I must agree about non-application to heat to any suspect stone and
    now, to even those not suspect!

thomas

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