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How To Clean & Care Of Your Sapphires?

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If there is one variety of gemstones that is as gorgeous as diamonds and matches their toughness to an extent, then it has to be sapphire. Although sapphires gemstones rank 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness and have a great durability, there is still a lot to consider when it comes to taking care of precious stones like sapphires. So, if you own sapphires, then here’s what you must do to clean these beauties and take good care of them.   Read- How To Care For Your Precious Colored Stones?  How to clean sapphires? To clean the grime and dirt accumulated on the sapphires, just put them into warm soapy water for about 10-20 minutes. Use a mild and non-abrasive cleaner that is not harsh and which cleans the sapphire gently. You can even use a soft brush to scrub the spots that are difficult to reach. Once cleaned, rinse the sapphire with warm water and pat it dry using a clean, soft cotton cloth. In case the sapphire looks cloudy, then you can perform the process again, using

How To Check If Gemstone Is Real Or Fake?

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Gemstones can be really beneficial for some. But why is it that some people don’t get to experience much benefits from a gemstone? Well, that depends a lot on the purity and the authenticity of the gemstone that is being worn by them.   There are many gemstone suppliers and jewelers who sell fake gemstones, making huge profits, and tricking the buyers with unauthentic products that have little to no value. This is the reason why it is important to know how a real gem differs from a fake one. And, this article will help you understand that. So, the next time if you wish to know about natural vs synthetic diamonds or any other gem, then this information will surely come in handy. How to check if a gemstone is real or not? Even though fake or synthetic stones may look just like natural gemstones , there are a lot of attributes that help in differentiating between the two.  In order to check if a gemstone is genuine or not, you can try the following steps: Inhale It If after i

Top 6 Fascinating Facts About Cubic Zirconia Gemstones

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They say diamonds are a woman’s best friend. However, nowadays these are increasingly being replaced by their much affordable clones Cubic Zirconia gemstones . Brilliant and alluring to the core, Cubic Zirconia stones have been adorning all types of jewelry pieces for many years now. Here are six interesting facts about these gemstones that every jewelry or gemstone lover must know! Cubic Zirconia gems are heavier than diamonds An amazing fact about Cubic Zirconia is that these gems are around 75% heavier than diamonds. So, the next time you go to buy diamonds or cubic zirconia gems, do check this out! Cubic Zirconia gemstones differ from White Zircon gemstones The major difference between these two varieties of gems is that white zircon gems are authentic gemstones which are naturally mined. On the other hand, cubic zirconia gemstones are synthetically manufactured. Also, Cubic Zirconia gems are much more economical than zircon gemstones . Rich women love these gems!