gem indentification
Antique Jewelry and Gem Identification, Using a Loupe
There are some simple identification tips that are used to help identify gem materials used in antique jewelry. They do not require any special instruments or tools other than a loupe, black light, a penlight, a hot-point needle and sight identification. Make sure that you clearly understand that anything that you add to the surface of a gem or gem material should be done on an area that is not...