CREATED GEMS, ARE THEY CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE REAL THING?

Earth Sciences & Geology |

Feb,2010
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I see combined this or which when referring to gems everywhere. we wish the pinkish turquoise set, though we have usually found created. Are there genuine pinkish sapphires?

Tags: Gems, Pink Sapphire, Pink Sapphires

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4 Responses to “CREATED GEMS, ARE THEY CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE REAL THING?”

1. Tara S Says:
   February 28th, 2010 at 7:22 pm

   Yes, there are geniune pink sapphires, but they are far more rare and a *lot* more expensive. If it doesn’t matter to you how the stone was created, I would say go for the synthetic. It won’t cost as much (or be worth as much), but it will look just the same as a real one.

2. dougger Says:
   March 4th, 2010 at 1:27 am

   The only difference between synthetic gems and the natural ones is that the synthetics have less flaws. On the smaller ones nobody can tell the difference because the flaws are cut or ground off.. On larger ones the natural gems more often show their flaws just because by keeping them large flawed spots can not be cut off. Pink sapphires do exist naturally and are rare and costly.

3. David W Says:
   March 6th, 2010 at 7:02 pm

   Honestly, I have a big problem with paying big bucks for gemstones and diamonds. I have collected my own gems for years, although I don’t fasion them into jewelry, I like how they look naturally. These days man made diamonds are so sophisticated that without using some expensive lab equipment, the high end fake diamonds can’t be detected.
   Pink Sapphires do exist in nature.

4. SERENDIPITIST Says:
   March 8th, 2010 at 8:10 pm

   THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF “CREATED GEMS” (OR MORE)!

   You have to differentiate between SIMULATED AND SYNTHETIC.

   For example, if you want a sapphire and are not interested in it being natural (which is much more expensive) then LABORATORY GROWN CORUNDUM (cut later into CRYSTALS) are a very good alternative for you.

   So, Labaratory Sapphire is a very good alternative for you if you want a lot of stone for the money.

   BE CAREFUL, THOUGH! Some sell Glass, and such and call it “Synthetic” or “Simulated”.

   SO, REMEMBER TO ASK,AND DON’T BE AFRAID!!! IF THE SAPPHIRE IS GENUINE, LABORATORY GROWN CORUNDUM (SAPPHIRE)!

   The seller is obligated to tell you.

   Hope this helps.

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