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How Can We Tell if a Gemstone is Real?

    Understanding if a natural stone is genuine can be deciphered through several methods commonly adopted. Here’s a rundown of these methods;

    1. Having knowledge of the key characteristics of the natural stone in question is one of the most effective ways to ensure you’re getting an authentic piece.
    2. Knowing the hardness level of the natural stone and verifying this characteristic can also reveal whether the stone is original.
    3. Natural stones do not possess uniform structures. Each stone varies significantly in structure. Having detailed information about their shape, color, sparkle, and transparency, which vary from one to another, greatly influences making the right choices.
    4. The method of checking if the outer color and the inner color of the natural stone match is employed to understand whether the stone is genuine.
    5. Examining the optical phenomena within the crystal structures of natural stones is another method used to determine their authenticity. Observing fractures and rainbow colors within transparent stones indicates their genuineness.
    6. Applying low-level heat to a natural stone resulting in the color of the stone bleeding shows that the stone in question is not genuine. On the flip side, having natural stones make contact with skin can yield more conclusive results. Natural stones come in various accessory forms such as bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, and prayer beads. There are numerous options available catering to individual styles and preferences. These accessories are not exclusively designed for women.