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Processes which alter the appearance of a [[gemstone]] are known in the jewlers' trade as '''enhancements'''. While some treatments, such as irradiation, are strictly [[modern]] many enhancements of gemstones date back to [[ancient]] times. |
Processes which alter the appearance of a [[gemstone]] are known in the jewlers' trade as '''enhancements'''. While some treatments, such as ''irradiation'', are strictly [[modern]] many enhancements of gemstones date back to [[ancient]] times. |
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Revision as of 14:30, 13 May 2006
Processes which alter the appearance of a gemstone are known in the jewlers' trade as enhancements. While some treatments, such as irradiation, are strictly modern many enhancements of gemstones date back to ancient times.
Traditional enhancments:
- cutting & polishing (not strictly an enhancement in the traditional sense, but will be considered here none-the-less)
- dyeing (see also the entry on agate)
- heat treating
- oiling
- waxing
Modern enhancements:
- improved heat treating
- reconstitution
- irradiation
