posted on December 11, 2000 04:40:55 PM
I noticed the term 'recrystalized' in some jewelry listings. Anyone know what a 'recrystalized emerald' or 'recrystalized sapphire' is?
posted on December 11, 2000 05:25:25 PM
Does it have anything to do with heat treating the gems...I think they do that to make the gems a better quality one?
posted on December 11, 2000 05:35:27 PM
I think smw is correct, and "recrystallized" is a prettier way to market the items
Heat treatment changes the color of a gemstone, there are others here who know much more than I do, njrazd collects gemstones I believe.
Amethysts and rubies are often heat treated to deepen their color. Many other stones are also heat treated. It's supposed to be disclosed by the seller when the item is sold. I think a lot of smoky topaz and citrine are also heat treated.
The stones which naturally have very intense color are the most expensive and "better" ones. [email protected]
posted on December 11, 2000 05:38:37 PM
I recently bought my wife a recrystallized gem from our local jeweler. The jeweler explained to me that is a process of recreating a stone that has the properties of a natural stone. I think actual dust of the natural stones are used in the process. They are considered gems in the industry. The ring I bought my wife is eye popping beautiful - got it for 2,500 - same ring in a natural stone 15,000 - can't tell a dimes worth of diff (pardon the pun)
