The majority of treatments make gems more beautiful, durable and affordable. It is always safe to assume gems have been treated unless proven otherwise. In my personal opinion, treatments do not effect a stone's healing energy.

Common gemstone treatments:

• Bleaching
• Cavity filling
• Colorless impregnation
• Dyeing
• Fracture filling
• Heating (one of the oldest and most common treatments dating back to Ancient Egypt)
• Irradiation
• Lattice diffusion
• Sugar and smoke treatments
• Surface modification

These incredible Pink Topaz Heart Rings, began as natural Topaz crystals that were heated to enhanced their color. This is a permanent treatment under normal wear. 

Commonly treated stones include: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Citrine, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tiger Eye, Topaz, Turquoise, and Zircon.

Spinel, Garnet and Tourmaline are examples of gems that are not commonly treated.

Shopping for gemstone jewelry can be very intimidating with the vast amount stores and online shops. When shopping for gemstone jewelry, you will want to look for a trusted and reputable source that is educated on gems and jewelry. A reputable seller will be happy to answer your questions.

When shopping for jewelry you will want to consider the price, stone, setting and intention for the piece. Fancier stones should be set in sterling silver, gold or platinum. It would not make sense to set a geniune Emerald in stainless steel nor would it make sense to set imitation Ruby in solid gold. Price can be an indicator of value, like the saying goes, if it's too good to be true, it probably is! Alternatively, a high price alone does not guarantee you are getting a natural or high quality stone.

Here at Enchanting Earth, we are dedicated to creating enchanting gemstone jewelry for healing, empowerment and beauty to last lifetimes! 

Properly caring for your jewelry will ensure its beauty and value. Gemstone jewelry can last lifetimes and become heirlooms. Gems can be scratched, chipped or dulled if not handled correctly. If you do not have a document showing your particular stones treatments, you will want to play it safe when it comes to caring for your jewelry.

• To clean your jewelry, use lukewarm water in a bowl, a soft makeup brush or cloth, and mild soap. Be gentle when cleaning and pat dry. You will not want to use a toothbrush on pearls or softer gems as they can scratch easy. Lay on a towel to dry.
• Gold and silver jewelry will tarnish over time, depending on how well you store and take care of them. Silver jewelry can be cleaned with a silver polishing cloth or magic eraser.
• We do not recommend using ultrasonic cleaners at home, please leave this up to a professional who can determine if your stone has any treatments. Certain treatments may cause the stone to break if placed in an ultrasonic cleaner. 
• Many jewelry cleaning solutions contain ammonia and are only safe on Diamonds and durable colored stones like Sapphires (although certain treatments like fracture-filling of more durable stones will cause problems). For this reason, we do not recommend using jewelry cleaning solutions.
• Remove your jewelry before household cleaning, swimming in chlorinated water, cooking certain foods (even the acid in lemons or chemicals in cleaning products can cause problems for certain treatments or damage your stone), putting on lotions or perfume, physical activities, weight-lifting, sports and showering. This will also reduce tarnishing on your jewelry.
• Jewelry with doublets or triplets, should never be soaked in water. This can cause the glue to dissolve.

Storing your jewelry properly will ensure its beauty lasts for lifetimes. 

• It's never a good idea to keep your stones in direct sunlight, as many popular gems like Amethyst and Kunzite will fade if exposed to light for extended periods of time.
• Gemstone jewelry pieces are best stored in a fabric-lined box with compartments or dividers.
• Store your gold jewelry separately from silver jewelry. You can store them in soft cloth bags or divided jewelry organizers.
• Store your silver in a jewelry box lined with cotton or felt.
• Separate softer stones from hard stones to prevent them from scratching.
• Most jewelry should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and halogen lights. If you live in a humid climate, adding silica packs in your jewelry box will help absorb extra moisture.
• Pearls and Opals need moisture and draw moisture from the air. Keeping these in an air-tight container like a jewelry box or safe deposit box can be damaging to them. Pearls will also dry out, crack or discolor from excess heat. Pearls should also be cleaned before storage because they vulnerable to acids (think perspiration) and scratching.
• Store Opal safely for extended periods by wrapping it in cotton wool with a few drops of water, then put it in a plastic bag. 
• Store Pearl and Opal jewelry separately from other pieces to minimize accidental contact or scratches.

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