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 Post subject: What type of gem is this?
PostPosted: Sun Aug 01, 2021 5:17 pm 
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Hi have these earrings but forgot to ask the keeler what type of gem it is?
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 01, 2021 7:30 pm 
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Sorry - there is not enough information in a photo to identify a cut stone. Ever.
The color is not definitive. Can you rotate it in front of an LCD screen report the changes (if any), or give us any other information about the stone? My first guess is "glass", but it could be real.


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PostPosted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 12:39 am 
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Just based on the image... London Blue topaz would be a wild guess. Yes could be glass, synthetic or possibly a natural gem of a few different species, but I'm sticking with LBT.

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Have you considered contacting the seller directly and asking?


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PostPosted: Sat Aug 07, 2021 11:39 am 
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Yes, as an educated guess, London Blue Topaz would be my judgment, but I'd need to see a sight more physical readings before committing myself.


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That's my 1st thought too, or even azotic coating on colorless topaz. :?:


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Barbra, that is a very possibility being a color coated topaz. Back in the early 2000's we used to use a lot of Azotic color treated colorless topaz and quartz.

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Another drive-by I suspect. Last logged in on 8/1.


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Thanks all. London Blue Topaz looks right. I am not reselling just interested to know. BTW not a drive by lol just busy and forgot to log back in.


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Just looked at my receipt and it indeed says LONBT


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Welcome back.
Thanks for the update and positive ID.
Every once in a while, receipts give us useful info. :wink:


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