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I am trying to figure out the best way to ID some stones I have. I know Bron did this recently but I don't have that level of gemology knowledge. I do have 490 carats of faceted "semi-precious" stones and a small number opal type cabs (triplets maybe?). They are undoubtedly badly cut and since the original owner bought them for some sort of investment scheme, they are probably not worth anything. But I would love to ID them and play around with them. Frankly, opening the package gave me the biggest thrill. I am such a magpie.
Is a gem tester a good start? And are there good cheap ones? Is there anything else that might help me;I was thinking a loupe? I know some of them have inclusions so that might narrow it down.
Sorry for the terrible snap but this is what I have!
Is a gem tester a good start? And are there good cheap ones? Is there anything else that might help me;I was thinking a loupe? I know some of them have inclusions so that might narrow it down.
Sorry for the terrible snap but this is what I have!