Natural Gemstone
by admin on Monday, April 21st, 2008 | No Comments
genuine gemstone = 100% natural gemstone... yes or no?
so, it's not like treated or dyed or heated or whatever?
I can't believe I just said or whatever
A genuine gemstone does NOT mean the same thing as a 100% natural gemstone.
Both a genuine gemstone and a 100 % natural gemstone are products of mother nature--they were grown in nature. This differs from a laboratory grown gemstone which is the same in its chemical properties as a gemstone grown in nature, but has been grown by man in a controlled laboratory setting.
A genuine gemstone can be genuine and still be treated in any number of ways, including irradiation, heat, dyed, etc.
For example, a Blue Topaz is a genuine gemstone, however it is ALWAYS treated. A genuine Blue Topaz is a white topaz that was grown in nature and then was treated to change it to the blue color.
Another example is Citrine. Most genuine gemstone citrines on the market today are amethysts that have been super-heated to change the color to the citrine gold/yellow. Still a "genuine" gemstone, just not a 100% "natural" gemstone.
Another good example of genuine gemstones--this time cabochons, not faceted--that have been treated is turquoise. Much of the most desirable "genuine" turquoise has been treated--it's been stabilized--to prevent color-change due to its softness and absorbency. While not 100% "natural", the stabilized genuine turquoise is still sought after and considered very appropriate for use in jewelry.
A good resource to learn more about gemstones is the book "Gemstones of the World" by Walter Schumann.
Handcarved Soapstone, Natural Gemstone Jewelry
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Classy Natural 4.10 Ct White Fresh Water Pearl Loose Gemstone*Certified $0.99 |
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Amazing Natural 7.10 Ct Star Ruby Loose Gemstone*Certified $1.00 |
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0.25 CTS NATURAL GREEN SAPPHIRE GEMSTONE (BG128/35) $3.99 |
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21.50 NATURAL LABRADORITE RAINBOW BLUE GEMSTONE (26-328) $8.05 |
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7MM NATURAL LARIMAR GEMSTONE ROUND LOOSE BEADS $0.82 |
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Natural Gem Stone 7.09 Ct Briolette Drilled Top Golden Yellow Citrine $9.99 |
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16.3 NATURAL LABRADORITE RAINBOW BLUE GEMSTONE (26-316) $7.01 |
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CARVED BIRD NATURAL INDIAN AGATE GEMSTONE PENDANT BEAD $2.99 |
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0.60 CTS NATURAL VIOLET AMETHYST GEMSTONE (BG128/39) $3.99 |
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NATURAL MOSS AGATE GEMSTONE PENDANT 138.5CT SILVER 2.75" $6.99 |
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NATURAL LABRADORITE GEMSTONE 925 SILVER PLATED OVER SOLID COPPER RING SZ 8.75 $0.99 |
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7" NATURAL RHODOCHROSITE GEMSTONE BRACELET $7.99 |
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80+Pcs AAA Natural Blue Lapis Lazuli Crystal GemStone Rock Chip Specimen Healing $9.87 |
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Wholesale lot bulk 12pcs natural crystal amethyst gemstone vintage silver P Ring $12.99 |
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0.50 CTS NATURAL WHITE TOPAZ GEMSTONE (BG128/72) $3.99 |
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10MM 1STRAND NATURAL JASPER GEMSTONE ROUND LOOSE BEADS 15 2/3" $0.99 |
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Natural 2.60 Ct Genuine Black Tahitian Pearl Loose Gemstone*Certified $0.99 |
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21 NATURAL LABRADORITE RAINBOW BLUE GEMSTONE (26-329) $7.95 |
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GORGEOUS AAA FLAWLESS AAA VVS 7.58 CARAT NATURAL TOP PINK AMETHYST GEMSTONE $9.99 |
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13.45Ct ROUGH RUBY NATURAL TOP BLOOD RED OPAQUE GEMSTONE MADAGASCAR $0.99 |
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70g Natural Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Polished Gemstone Crystal Reiki #LZP012 $18.99 |
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Natural Crystal Bracelet Color Tiger Eye Gem Stone Rock 7mm Beads Energy Healing $8.66 |
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0.70 CTS NATURAL WHITE TOPAZ GEMSTONE (BG128/76) $3.99 |
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5MM NATURAL GREEN JADE GEMSTONE ROUND BEAD 15 2/3" $0.99 |
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17" NATURAL RUBY ZOISITE GEMSTONE 925 SILVER PLATED OVER SOLID COPPER NECKLACE $0.99 |
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Natural Crystal Bracelet Color Tiger Eye Gem Stone Rock 7mm Beads Energy Healing $8.66 |
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27.4 NATURAL LABRADORITE RAINBOW BLUE GEMSTONE (26-317) $9.23 |
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0.55 CTS NATURAL GREEN TOURMALINE GEMSTONE (BG128/82) $3.99 |
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8X3X3MM AAA GRADE NATURAL RED SEA CORAL GEMSTONE BONE SHAPE BEADS 16 1/3" $0.99 |
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16.70 NATURAL LABRADORITE RAINBOW BLUE GEMSTONE (26-330) $7.09 |
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1 1/2" NATURAL PINK OPAL GEMSTONE 100% SOLID .925 SILVER PENDANT STAMPED 925 $3.99 |
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1 5/8" NATURAL CHRYSOCOLLA GEMSTONE 100% SOLID .925 SILVER PENDANT STAMPED 925 $3.99 |
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Natural Mined Gemstone 1.03 Ct Oval Cut Orange Spessartite Garnet $9.99 |
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25mm Natural Sodalite Oval Gemstone Loose Beads $13.99 |
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Natural Crystal Stretch Bracelet Black Obsidian Gem Stone Rock 7mm Beads Healing $8.66 |
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smooth 17mm roundle orangered stripe natural agate gemstone Beads 15'' $5.60 |
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2PCS 8MM ROUND NATURAL LARIMAR GEMSTONE LOOSE BEADS $0.99 |
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1.25 CTS NATURAL BLUE TOPAZ GEMSTONE (BG128/97) $3.99 |
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12.7 NATURAL LABRADORITE RAINBOW BLUE GEMSTONE (26-318) $6.29 |
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NATURAL AMETHYST GEMSTONE SZ 9 RING 925 STERLING SILVER PLATED OVER SOLID COPPER $0.99 |
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New Wholesale bulk lots 24ps charm natural Tiger eye gemstone mans vintage Rings $0.99 |
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Natural Crystal Stretch Bracelet Black Obsidian Gem Stone Rock 7mm Beads Healing $8.66 |
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Natural Lucky Crystal Stretch Bracelet Tiger Eye Gem Stone 9mm Bead Rock Healing $8.89 |
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0.65 CTS NATURAL PERIDOT GEMSTONE (BG128/139) $3.99 |
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16.50 NATURAL LABRADORITE RAINBOW BLUE GEMSTONE (26-331) $7.05 |
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APPROX 8" NATURAL TOURMALINE GEMSTONE NUGGET BEADS 4X4X2MM - 5X4X3MM $0.99 |
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3.5MM TO 4MM HAND CUT NATURAL TOURMALINE GEMSTONE FACETED RONDELLE BEADS 19 PCS $0.99 |
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0.35 CTS NATURAL RED RUBY GEMSTONE (BG128/110) $3.99 |
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Natural Amazing 3.70 Ct Semi Precious Star Ruby Loose Gemstone*Certified $0.99 |
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NATURAL RHODONITE GEMSTONE 925 SILVER PLATED OVER SOLID COPPER PENDANT 1 3/8" $2.05 |
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6MM 15 2/3" NATURAL RHODONITE GEMSTONE ROUND BEADS $0.99 |
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NATURAL MULTI COLOR MOSS AGATE GEMSTONE 1 1/2" PENDANT $0.01 |
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RG10 Round cut Rhodolite Garnet loose gemstone natural approx. 0.16 carats $2.99 |
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NATURAL MULTI COLOR AMAZONITE GEMSTONE CARVED TORTOISE RING SIZE 8.25 $0.01 |
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NATURAL AMETHYST GEMSTONE GEMSTONE SILVER PLATED BRACELET 7 2/3"-9 1/2" $1.25 |
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C4 Round cut Citrine loose gemstone natural Approx 0.30 carats $2.70 |
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7X4X4MM 16 1/3" AAA GRADE NATURAL RED SEA CORAL GEMSTONE COLUMNAR BEADS $0.99 |
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2.90 CTS NATURAL APATITE CATS EYE GEMSTONE (BG128/100) $3.99 |
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6MM NATURAL PINK LEPIDOLITE GEMSTONE ROUND LOOSE BEAD 15" $0.83 |
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17.50 NATURAL LABRADORITE RAINBOW BLUE GEMSTONE (26-332) $7.25 |
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Natural Awesome 31.05Ct Red Onyx Loose Gemstone*Certified $0.99 |
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60g Natural Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Polished Gem Stone Crystal Healing #LZP011 $17.99 |
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18" NATURAL RUBY ZOISITE GEMSTONE SILVER PLATED CLASP CHIP NECKLACE $3.99 |
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2.62Ct. Pair Round Calibrate Size 6.9mm (7mm) Natural Gem Stone Swiss Blue Topaz $9.99 |
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Natural Gem Stone Untreated 1.47 Ct Oval Cut Forest Green Tourmaline $9.99 |
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1.05 CTS NATURAL YELLOW SAPPHIRE GEMSTONE (BG128/55) $3.99 |
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23.4 NATURAL LABRADORITE RAINBOW BLUE GEMSTONE (26-319) $8.43 |
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CARVED CICADA NATURAL AMAZONITE GEMSTONE PENDANT BEAD $2.99 |
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8MM NATURAL TIGER'S EYE GEMSTONE LOOSE BEADS 4 2/3" $0.01 |
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1.54 Cts ETHIOPIAN WELO OPAL NATURAL BLAZING FIERY OPAL GEMSTONE $60.00 |
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Natural Rare Crystal Gem Stone Rock Grape Blue Malachite Pendant Lucky healing $9.66 |
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2PCS NATURAL LARIMAR GEMSTONE 7MM ROUND LOOSE BEADS $0.99 |
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1.50 CTS NATURAL SPESSARTITE GARNET GEMSTONE(BG128/57) $3.99 |
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NATURAL PURPLE TURQUOISE GEMSTONE PENDANT 142.5CT SILVER 3.25" $4.99 |
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0.25 CTS NATURAL YELLOW SAPPHIRE GEMSTONE (BG128/80) $3.99 |
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500+ Pcs Natural Mini Peridot Olivine Quartz Crystal GemStone Rock Chips Haeling $8.78 |
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Natural Tiger's Eye Gemstone Trapezium Inlaid Bead Pendant Vintage Fit Necklace $3.99 |
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6MM 15 1/2" NATURAL GREEN JADE GEMSTONE ROUND BEADS $1.04 |
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32.30 NATURAL LABRADORITE RAINBOW BLUE GEMSTONE (26-333) $10.21 |
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0.20 CTS NATURAL YELLOW SAPPHIRE GEMSTONE (BG128/191) $3.99 |
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20X17X14MM NATURAL TURQUOISE GEMSTONE NUGGET BEADS 10PCS $0.99 |
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7 x 9mm Natural Labradorite Gemstone Oval Beads 8" $0.23 |
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Natural Deep Smoky + Clarity Quartz Crystal Gem Stone Rock Bead Necklace Helaing $9.66 |
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Mexico 925 Sterling Silver Natural Multi Gemstone Link Bracelet 13.3g 7"L $37.56 |
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3.10 CTS NATURAL AQUAMARINE GEMSTONE (BG128/194) $3.99 |
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Fantastic Natural 15.80 Ct Octagon Shape Green Emerald Loose Gemstone*Certified $3.25 |
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17.3 NATURAL LABRADORITE RAINBOW BLUE GEMSTONE (26-320) $7.21 |
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New 32X39MM Pretty Natural Rhodonite Bead Gemstone Pendant 1PCS $4.59 |
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SILVER PLATED OVER COPPER CLASP NATURAL RUBY ZOISITE GEMSTONE NECKLACE 18" $0.99 |
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7 2/3" NATURAL AUTUMN JASPER GEMSTONE BRACELET $0.39 |
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8MM NATURAL SODALITE GEMSTONE ROUND BEAD 15 1/2" $1.94 |
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0.65 CTS NATURAL VIOLET AMETHYST GEMSTONE (BG128/22) $3.99 |
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18.20 NATURAL LABRADORITE RAINBOW BLUE GEMSTONE (26-334) $7.39 |
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STRETCHY NATURAL AGATE GEMSTONE 8" BRACELET $0.99 |
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25X16X6MM 100% NATURAL TOURMALINE GEMSTONE PENDANT BEAD $2.99 |
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Natural Amethyst Quartz Crystal Chips Gemstone Loose Beads 35'L $2.99 |
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0.40 CTS NATURAL VIOLET AMETHYST GEMSTONE (BG128/24) $3.99 |
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10X10X4MM NATURAL PYRITE GEMSTONE HEART SHAPE BEADS 16" $0.99 |
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NATURAL AMMONITE FOSSIL PERIDOT AMETHYST gemstone silver pendant 3.0" $9.99 |
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120g Natural Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Polished Gem Stone Crystal Healing #LZP010 $24.99 |