Summary Many emeralds and rubies on the market are fracture-filled with glass or resin to improve their clarity. You can identify these treated gems by spotting the flash effect—bright color flashes seen through a loupe. This guide explains how fracture-filling works, how to detect it, and why it matters for gem buyers and collectors. Introduction […]
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Summary:This guide explores 2025 ruby market trends, premium pricing over $1M per carat, global sources including Mozambique, Madagascar, Vietnam, Kenya, and Tanzania, and ethical buying practices. Learn how to evaluate color, clarity, carat weight, and origin while considering investment strategies and synthetic alternatives. Ruby remains one of the world’s most coveted gemstones. In 2025, premium
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Summary Learn why context is the first clue in gem identification. The story, setting, and price often reveal more than the gem itself. Spot fakes before you buy. Introduction Every gemstone tells a story, but not every story is true.When you examine a gem, the first clues rarely come from a microscope. Instead, they come
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