CHELSEA FILTER Absorption Of Light, Developed jointly in 1934 by the Gem Testing Laboratory of the London Chamber of Commerce and the Chelsea College of Science and Technology, the Chelsea Filter was primarily used to distinguish Emeralds from its many stimulants. The filter consists of a combination of two gelatine filters that transmit only deep red and yellow/green light. This combination was chosen since Emeralds transmit light in the deep red, but absorb light in the yellow/green. The best results are obtained when stones are examined under a strong electric light (not fluorescent light). By holding the filter close to the eye with the stone(s) receiving as much light as possible, the following reactions can be observed: GREEN STONES Natural Emeralds Usually appear pinkish or reddish since Emeralds absorb in the yellow/green Synthetic Emeralds Similar reaction, but in most cases, they appear a more intense red Emerald Simulants Pastes (Gla...