Gemstone enhancements and treatments

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At Gmais we distribute natural gemstones from the source. We extract and adapt to the shape requested quickly thanks to experienced lapidators.

We believe in natural beauty: we do not apply treatments that modify the physical characteristics of the stone.
The gemstone market demands products with attributes such as color, transparency or durability that nature does not produce in sufficient quantities for supply. The systematic application of treatments that accelerate nature's process increases the supply of precious stones around the world

The stones are treated with different techniques Special Data until the desired product is achieved. Among the common methods we find:

Whitening treatment
In bleaching treatment, chemicals are applied to reduce or eliminate color.
The stones acquire a clearer and more homogeneous appearance.
Among the stones most treated by bleaching we find Jade.

Heat treatment
Heat treatment is used to lighten, darken or accentuate the color of the stones.
Among the gems treated up to 1900 degrees Celsius we find sapphire, ruby, amethyst and tourmaline.



Tinting treatment
A type of treatment that is applied to stones with a porous structure or with superficial fissures.
The technique consists of introducing a dye inside the stone that dyes its color.
The tinting treatment is used on rocks such as agate, chalcedony, jade and opal, although it can also be applied to low-quality rubies, sapphires and emeralds.

Impregnation treatment
Application of wax, resin, oil or polymer to porous stones.
It is often used with the infusion method, another type of treatment for stones with a porous profile.

Irradiation treatment
Modification of stones by the irradiation method affects the internal structure of the stones. Bombardment with gamma rays modifies the light absorption patterns of gems and changes their own color.