haagen_dazs
Brilliant_Rock
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Hi all
My question sounds simple but I wanted a more comprehensive answer (if there is)
Why are stones heated and treated?
I know that this basically enhances and improve the colour of the gem stones.
Are there any other good reasons why they are treated?
Since untreated stones sell for about 2-3x (am i right?) the cost on heated /treated stones, so the miner could sell the stones untreated to get more money right?
Unless the stones are of really poor colour quality, I can understand why they would be treated and enhanced.
This brings me to the next point.
What happens if a fantastic colour gemstone is found?
Do they generally leave it untreated?
What happens if they still choose to treat the gemstone? Will the colour become doubly or triply fantastic?
Are enhanced gemstones treated before or after cutting the rough?
Can treatment lead to a colour detrimental effect to the gemstone?
My question sounds simple but I wanted a more comprehensive answer (if there is)
Why are stones heated and treated?
I know that this basically enhances and improve the colour of the gem stones.
Are there any other good reasons why they are treated?
Since untreated stones sell for about 2-3x (am i right?) the cost on heated /treated stones, so the miner could sell the stones untreated to get more money right?
Unless the stones are of really poor colour quality, I can understand why they would be treated and enhanced.
This brings me to the next point.
What happens if a fantastic colour gemstone is found?
Do they generally leave it untreated?
What happens if they still choose to treat the gemstone? Will the colour become doubly or triply fantastic?
Are enhanced gemstones treated before or after cutting the rough?
Can treatment lead to a colour detrimental effect to the gemstone?