Shopping for gemstones and gemstone jewelry can be confusing, because prices are sometimes very different for jewelry that appears to be very similar. Some of the words used in jewelry ads can be confusing too, because gemstones are labeled as natural, genuine, synthetic, simulated, treated -- or a combination of terms.

What Are Natural Gemstones?

Natural gemstones are delivered to us courtesy of nature, with no interference from humans. By the time they appear in our jewelry they've been cut or polished, but they've not been treated or altered in other ways.

What Are Genuine Gemstones?

A genuine gemstones is the real thing, but isn't natural anymore if it was treated in some way to enhance its appearance.

A large percentage of gemstones are treated to enhance their appearance. The enhancements allow jewelry manufacturers to improve the look of stones that consumers wouldn't otherwise purchase. Treated gemstones are genuine, but they are no longer considered natural. If naturally "perfect" stones were the only ones available, most of us couldn't afford them.

Always ask your seller detailed information about the stone and make sure the prices are not too low, if they are 99% its not a real stone. Please visit our store to get more info and education!!!!