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Gemstones and Their Inclusions: What to Look Out For
Learn how natural inclusions—tiny fractures, crystals and fluid pockets—help identify and authenticate gemstones. Discover the characteristic inclusions found in diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and quartz, and why they matter in antique and vintage rings.
Gemstone Identification in Antique and Vintage Jewellery: Tools and Techniques
Learn how tools like the refractometer, Chelsea filter, and microscopic examinations enable accurate gemstone identification—an essential step in appreciating the true nature and value of antique and vintage jewellery.