Image source: http://static.wixstatic.com/media/13b328_a8aece84b1b53aa0a7affb35e8c78e87.jpg_512 Gemology is a vast study of gems, color, texture, blemishes, or cracks. It is about enhancements or treatments and knowledge about suitable cuts and settings. This study also involves the process of gemstone appraisal and buying. Gemology defined would say that it is a geoscience and a branch of mineralogy. Thus, jewelers are actually are academically trained gemologists.
Nevertheless, before a jeweler studies, say loose blue sapphire, tanzanite earrings, or a diamond for instance, there are always some essential steps to be followed. Giving an insight below are the steps revealed:
1. Convenient examining of loose gemstones: In many cases, jewelers try to camouflage those fine errors in a stone with particular setting of the jewelry. Therefore, before buying any gemstone jewelry, the gemstone should be examined, unmounted. This would not let defects to hide by the mounting or side st...