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On indefinite vacation because out of all the questions I get, only 1% are actually things I can answer. Is it really that hard to read this box before asking me a question? If it says I can only answer gemstone questions and not settings or metal questions, why would you ask me about your gold rings or makers marks?! Come on people, stop wasting my time. I'm here to help you find the perfect stone for any purpose! Name any color and I will list gems for you. I love introducing people to new and unexpected gemstones. I answer questions about the gemstones themselves only, NO JEWELRY OR PRECIOUS METAL/ MAKERS MARKS questions, if it deals with settings, bands, jeweler/maker marks, silver, gold, or platinum, I WILL NOT respond, I simply don't know anything about that so STOP ASKING! I also CAN'T value rough stones or appraise anything for you, and I can not help you tell if your jewelry is real or fake, so please don't ask.
Experience in the area
Collector of gemstones
Education/Credentials
None, nada
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Recent Answers from Heather
2010-12-12 pink gemstones and a question about aquamarine.:
If you don't mind lab created or enhanced gemstones you could get a pink topaz. Although rare, imperial garnet comes in light to dark pink. There are also pink versions of sapphire and tourmaline, both
2010-06-24 Blisters:
I can't really help, but I can tell you that I have had similar problems with my white gold band in the summer, and I can tell you that mine is for sure real gold as well. I think it just happens from
2010-02-13 blue euclase:
Semi precious doesn't mean it's any less rare or desirable,it's just another name in the mineral world for "gemstone". With that said a nice light blue euclase looks similar to aquamarine, tourmaline,
2009-12-12 Ruby to penetrate US market:
This is an interesting question. It really depends on the sales channel. You can find heat treated ruby on different websites in America, and some people will buy it because it's such an attractive price
2009-06-17 Fuchsia:
Fuchsia is a stone color that's not usually natural, so likely the stones you'll have to go with are ones that have been heated or chemically treated to make the stone turn that color. If you'd like a
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