Frequently Asked Questions

For many, when it comes to jewelry, questions abound. Please see below for many questions and their answers:

What is a jeweler?

 According to Webster's 1828 Dictionary a jeweler is One who makes or deals in jewels and other ornaments. In today's world, a jeweler is often anyone who works in the jewelry industry. (not to be confused with a bench jeweler)

What is a bench jeweler?

 According to GIA a person who has the knowledge and skills required for a career in jewelry fabrication and repair may be a graduate jeweler, but is commonly referred to as a bench jeweler.

Are gemstones treated before being set into jewelry?

There are several different treatments that many gemstones undergo before being set in your favorite piece of jewelry:

• Diamonds
  • Fracture/Cavity Filling
  • Laser Drilling
  • HPHT/CVD
  • Irradiation
  • Etc.
• Colored Gemstones
  • Fracture/Cavity Filling
  • Surface Coating
  • Bleaching
  • Dying
  • Heat Treatment
    
  • Irradiation
  • Lattice Diffusion
  • Etc.

While some of these treatments are permanent and will not be cause damage to your gemstone during repairs, many of them can lead to significant damage to the gemstone if we are not made aware of the treatment before performing a repair (i.e. color change, breakage, clarity enhancement damage).

 

 

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