Common and Accepted Gemstone Enhancements

Gemstone enhancement treatments have been used for the many centuries, such as heat treatment of ruby to enhance its color. In today's jewelry and stone industry, many types of gemstones are normally treated to enhance their appearance, durability, or color before they are offered on the market at all internationally. This makes beautiful gemstones available For instance, the blue-purple tanzanite that is so well loved, would not exist without enhancements, because what causes the lovely coloring is heating green brown zoisite to 600 degrees Celcius.

Permanent gemstone enhancments are universally accepted. In some cases, less permanent enhancements are also accepted, as in the case of cut emeralds that are often treated with colorless oils or polymers. Because most cut and polished gemstones and beads are treated before they leave their origin or shop where they are cut, beads and stones such as cabochons and faceted stones are assumed to be enhanced in some way.

Some common gemstone enhancements:

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