What is a Healing Gem?

Gem (jewel) refers to the stone or mineral that can meet the requirements of jewelry after being polished and polished. This precious ore is beautiful in color, high in hardness, and does not change under the influence of the atmosphere and chemicals. Can be used as instrument bearings, abrasives, decorations, etc. Also refers to precious stones.

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From the perspective of gemology, the concept of gems can be divided into broad sense and narrow sense.

The broad concept of gemstones does not distinguish between jade and gemstones. It refers to minerals or rocks that are magnificent, hard, durable, and scarce, and can be polished and carved into jewelry and handicrafts, including natural and artificial, and also partially organic. material.

In the narrow sense, there are gems and jade. Gems refer to magnificent colors,

Gemstones are excavated from minerals containing gem-quality ore. There are many types of gems. Their properties are divided into three types: transparent, translucent and opaque. Fully transparent ones such as diamonds, sapphires, and spar. Emerald, emerald and the like, opaque ones such as pearls and agate. For example, the value of precious stones is not based on transparency. At the same time, the color, hardness, refractive index, and purity of the stones are the goodness of the gems. Some stones win with beautiful colors, and some stones are pure or have quality texture. Expensive. According to Wang Aijun's documentary records of the Friends of the Friendship Association, gemstones can be roughly divided into three types due to different ages and scientific instruments. First, the ancient form has been used for thousands of years, and it is still used in convex carving. Its shape is usually a gem with different domes of different heights. 1. Gemstones are the most common gemstones by using the optical principle, refraction on the cut surface, enhancing the brightness and chroma, and increasing the aesthetic effect of the texture. Third, the natural shape of the carving method, gemstones do not face refraction, but seeking natural shape, quality and roundness, the method is to place the original stone in an electric rock machine, sprinkle a little abrasive, from the rolling of the gemstones, polishing each other to become smooth The natural shape has no rigid meaning of artificial carving, showing a true intimacy. Gem carving is a kind of precise and scientific work. Due to the variety of gems, the hardness and softness of the texture, the carving tools and manufacturing methods also have their own differences. In general, gem carving is performed. Its operating procedures can be divided into one, sawing After roughing the rough stone, saw it into useful pieces. 2. Carving is the most important operation in the finished gemstone product. It has a relationship with success or failure. Before cutting, it is necessary to examine the original stone and how to maintain the favorable value of the gemstone. Second, to grind the gemstone whether it is convex or cut, first rough grinding, and Grasp the fixed specifications, try to avoid wear, and then fine-grained carving, and finally cut the surface, the grinding wheel and speed used have a certain standard. 3. Drilling hole Take the mixed solution of asphalt and paraffin, pour it into a special wooden box while hot, insert the gemstone in the semi-solidified state to expose the drilling hole, seal the edge of the gemstone with shellac, and then take a power drill or hand drill Slow construction. Fourth, the installation procedures, with the exception of a small number of gemstones made of pendant ornaments after drilling, most of the gemstones need gold and silver non-metals, etc., as installation materials, easy to wear. V. Polishing is the final decoration of gem decoration. The electric polishing wheel used is glued with felt, leather or foam, rubber, etc., and it is carried out at the thickness and the appropriate cycle speed. Sprinkle some water and detergent on the wheel to protect it. Gem jewelry is clean and smooth.

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Gems can be divided into three categories according to their value characteristics, namely high-grade gems, mid-range gems and low-grade gems. Each type of gemstone has its own unique characteristics due to differences in growth environment conditions and other aspects. But these gems are all crystals, so they have crystal commonalities, and these commonalities constitute the gem's characteristic mark-gem commonalities. The common features of gems are as follows:

First, the gems are single crystals

Gems appear mainly in the form of single crystals in nature, and double crystals appear in some cases. Under ideal conditions for the formation environment, it will present a relatively intact crystal morphology. For example, aquamarine often forms a complete hexagonal column. These complete crystal forms show a beautiful charm that can be appreciated and collected by people, but in most cases, the crystal form is imperfect.

Second, the color of the gemstone is uniform

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Gemstones are mostly single mineral crystals, those that are transparent are processed into facets, those that are translucent to opaque are often processed into plain jewelry, and the latter are partially

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The dazzling gems are colorful, and they are set off by color, gloss, transparency, refraction, and shape. Because it often contains inclusions, double crystal grains,

Rubies and sapphires in nature have certain defects to varying degrees. The primary factor in economic evaluation is color, followed by weight, transparency, and clarity. The value of ruby is in terms of color, with pigeon blood red being the best, followed by rose red and pink.

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During the processing of gemstones and jadeware, they are not operated according to the specifications or the quality of the stone is poor, or the auxiliary materials are not good, or the accuracy of the equipment is not high, which will cause product defects, defective products, and even waste stones. The causes are as follows:

1. Damon: The product is matte and white. It is not formed because there is no polishing or polishing.

There are many types of gems, including diamonds, rubies, sapphires, opals, emeralds, and agate. There are more varieties made, including earrings, pendants, pins, rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. Each variety has multiple styles. No matter what type of gem you choose, you must follow these basic principles:

1 First, objectively prevent buying fakes

Although the gems are small, they are quite expensive. A humble gem sometimes rivals the price of a color TV, a car, or even a Boeing machine. If you buy fakes, the losses are huge. In order to prevent the purchase of counterfeit goods, in addition to subjectively acquiring a certain theoretical knowledge and accumulating rich practical experience, it is best to go to a formal jewelry store that specializes in regular regulations. In order to increase corporate credibility and protect the interests of consumers, some domestic jewellery manufacturers and stores have taken the initiative to provide consulting services to consumers. For example, some jewellery stores hire jewelry experts to answer various questions on the spot for consumers and identify jewelry for free on the spot. Many domestic villages, including small and medium-sized villages, have such service measures.

2 Bring basic tools to identify gems

Even if you go to a state-owned store to buy jewellery, you cannot take it lightly. In order to improve the accuracy of the identification, you must carry the most basic tools, such as a magnifying glass and a spotlight. It is not difficult for consumers to carry these tools. With a magnifying glass, you can observe the brightness level and damage degree of the gem surface, so as to determine the quality of the gem and identify the type of gem. A magnifying glass for identification of gemstones is best to use a 10-fold magnifier. It is better to prepare a 20-fold magnifier. With a spotlight flashlight, you can observe the transparency of the gem.

3 The color of the gem is a very important factor

Gems have their own natural color. There are two issues to be aware of when observing the color of a gemstone; do not observe the color of the gemstone under transmitted light, and use this as the main color of the gemstone. Also pay attention to the influence of light source and environment on color, for example, you cannot observe the color of ruby under brown glass or incandescent lamp. Varying crystal sizes can affect the color of a gemstone. Some gem crystals are larger and stronger in color, but after processing, the color of gem waste is lightened and the value is reduced. This is often the case when processing aquamarine, amethyst, and topaz. There are also some raw materials with strong color and low transparency, such as garnet.

4 To master the value of gems,

The principle of the grade The value of the waste gem is determined by its color, purity, processing, and the weight of the gem. Among them, the color of the gemstone partially accounts for 50% of the gem's quality grade, 30% of its innocence, and 20% for polishing. Each part is divided into 10 grades according to 110 points. For a given gem, multiplying its three quality factors by their respective percentages, and adding up the total quality of the gem to be graded. Based on the size (weight) and quality level of the gem, the indicative price of the gem is obtained. As for the color of gemstones, the general requirements are to be positive in color and luster, bright, crystallized and energetic. The texture of the gem must be high in hardness, good in transparency, pure and free of impurities, no cracks, and no flaws. The workmanship of gem waste should be inspected, fine, beautiful, and styled in accordance with his own wishes. The size of a gemstone and its price ratio do not increase according to mathematical progression, but the price increases according to geometric progression have a great span. The size also includes the thickness and dimensions of the imprisonment of the waste.

5 Be very careful and cautious when choosing inlaid gems

Due to the existence of the inlay frame, which limits the application of certain methods, after determining the type, the gem must be observed under a high-power lens to see if the gem has undergone some treatment and whether it is an assembly.

Various jewelry with different hardness will rub and wear each other. Do not stack the jewelry together.
When doing sports, heavy work or cooking, be sure to remove the jewelry first.
Do not use bleach, chemicals, or abrasive detergents, detergents, toothpaste, and do not allow cleaning with detergent or sulfuric acid.
Buy gem cleaning solution and wash as directed.
Jewelry cleaning solution or mild soapy water or household detergent mixed with warm water, soak for about 20 minutes, scrub with a small soft brush, rinse with water, and absorb moisture with a soft cloth.
The wax-free hand floss or toothpick and toothbrush can remove dirt between the tops.
Avoid falling, avoid exposure, avoid near fire, avoid hard objects, and avoid harmful chemicals.
Frequently wear jewellery should be checked once a month for signs of wear or looseness, and then remedied.

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GAC China Jewelry Jade Jewellery Industry Association Gem Appraiser

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CGC National Registered Jewelry and Jade Quality Inspector

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