A Sapphire's Secrets [In the Loupe]

Gemstones are small and valuable. Every mistake may be costly... How can we protect ourselves and our investment? Knowledge and a loupe, of course~! In today's video I discuss the process of hunting for gemstones and how we can use a loupe to find valuable negotiating information and evidence that will give us confidence that we are buying what we THINK we are buying.

[@ragoldextraction1390]

Natural gemstones inclusions are really what we need to learn about ...well done ..you are the best .

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Thanks so much :D ~ as i find more clear examples, it's my pleasure to share. Some things are just sooo small that they don't show up well on camera. Getting comfortable with a loupe and inclusion scenes is really an irreplaceable skill.

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Color band striations are not a deal breaker on this brilliant beauty. Love your Sherlock Holmesing. ✌

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Thanks James ~ I agree - the colour zoning isn't offensive on this one. The cutter did a great job in planning the orientation of the rough. A shame about the window, but really... when its on the mount it doesn't catch your eye. I was really pleased by the value on this one.

[@kimsannes3053]

Great description of Sri Lankin identification. I've learned a few things from this. Thanks a bunch! These videos are great. I'm always happy to see a new video from you arrive.

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Thank you Kim ~ I appreciate your encouragement.

[@PaoulEmbuscado]

I appreciate this one, now time to look at my newly made sapphire ring before I sell :)

[@gayanmadumadhawa3228]

From Sri Lanka! Island Of Gemstones! ❤

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Welcome to the channel.

[@roughcutgem6956]

Yet another great video! Thank you very much.

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Thank you~ I hope to make many more :D

[@leahhoward239]

Good one! So nice that you share your knowledge in manageable bites. Gives me time to think about what you’ve said and try to file it in my (faulty) memory.

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

All in good time ^_^ Thanks Leah~

[@yankeetimeline]

Definitely enjoy your series of videos. Learning a lot.

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Thanks Js. Glad that my work is of value to you.

[@jeanpierrelabonte2868]

Thanks very informative.

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

My pleasure~

[@billymcbilly489]

Love the channel, Thank you so much!

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

My pleasure, Billy ~ Glad you enjoy my work ^_^

[@dionbiden5174]

Love and learn from you. Thanks!

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Thanks Dion~

[@husamarab1385]

Man you have such a great talent for teaching thank you so much

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Wow ~ thank you for such high praise.

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

Great presentation Peter explaining about the growth pattern. I could see exactly what you were explaining quite clearly. I know Sapphires come in all colours, but I found an unusual colour green one. Uncommon but not popular I read. Anyway, I’m glad your looking well and managing to stay out of lockdown. Thank you for sharing another great piece of your knowledge. Stay safe. 💙 from autumnal Wales. Rog.

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Hi Rog~ Totally envious of the autumn that you'll be experiencing. Here its either wet summer or dry summer. Depending on the colour of green ~ those sapphires can be exceptional. I saw one from Australia that knocked my socks off and made me drewl. I thought it might turn into a lewd scene for a moment XD Cheers~ may you and yours be well

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

@@GemologyforSchmucks - yes leaves turning golden red, crisp sunny cool mornings, warm afternoons. It won’t last long though, brrr, winter soon. Oh the green Sapphire is kind of Grandiderite green if you get me. Greyish green, slightly included. I’ll try and email you a photograph Peter. 😀 Rog.

[@Nothing19800]

This was GREAT HELP!!! It may help me determine if I have a natural color changing sapphire thank you so much!!!!!

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

My pleasure Christoph~

[@idonthaveaname42]

that beard is rad. What are some good ways to find jewelry with missing stones? If you're willing to share some of your marketing platforms and strategies that would be interesting too. Found the answer to a question i asked on another vid. Youre very comprehensive. Thanks

[@DD_850]

Nice job in explaining the identification of natural stone and country of origin 💎 🥂

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Thank you Mike ~ a bit of a task to get it to show up SOMEWHAT clearly going through a whole bunch of lenses (loupe to camera to eye XD)

[@DD_850]

@@GemologyforSchmucks Yes, I bet. Your vids are entertaining as well as informative. You make knowledge fun!

[@kasunnadeera2590]

Good job

[@ahatter20]

Thats great ....wish to see microscopic examination. Thanks

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Microscopy is indeed an exciting adventure.

[@user-kn3fs8jp9m]

Thanks .. And i am from sri lanka ❤

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

You're welcome

[@NataliaJuliaNowak]

Hello, Peter. Can You tell more about the patterns and "inclusions" (?) in lab-grown gemstones?

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Hi Natalia ~ As I come across samples that have good examples, it would be my pleasure to share more on this topic too.

[@eddies8174]

Great video. Some more tops via loupe to differantiate between natural n lab n simulated etc

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Thanks Eddie ~ as I find more stones with inclusions that will show up clearly on camera, that's something i'd love to do.

[@eddies8174]

@@GemologyforSchmucks Thankyou. China is creating Emeralds with inclusions copying colour clarity from Muzo mines to perfection.

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

@@eddies8174 There are host of companies from various nations that are engaged in manufacturing synthetic gems with precision. One of the Russian companies here is quite open about using Colombian and Zambian feed material in the manufacture of their synthetic gems, which naturally gives you the perfect start for exceptional looking gems. As long as it is clearly disclosed and the market has knowledge ~ then people can enjoy whichever stones they prefer and the deceitful don't have room to play. Thats part of the goal of this channel: make a foundation of knowledge available to anyone who wants to apply themselves.

[@srilankasapphirespecialist1970]

Good explanation Am Sapphire specialist I would like to ad few more tip Would very like to share more knowledge with anyone

[@samithasandaruwan3147]

Good 😍

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Thanks Samitha~

[@samithasandaruwan3147]

@@GemologyforSchmucks you are welcome.

[@ijazahamed8789]

Thank you ! And I do like to identify garnet by magnifier loop ! Can you explain about that please ?

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

For some of the garnets you'll want to use a spectroscope. That will tell you much more than a loupe can on most garnets.

[@ijazahamed8789]

@@GemologyforSchmucks ok thank you so much for ur replay sir ! Example blue sapphire has hexagonal pattern when we look by loop or microscope … now my question is what is the pattern of the garnet stones ?

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

@@ijazahamed8789 Blue sapphires "may" have the hexagonal pattern. Depending on the piece, and how they are cut, that pattern may or may not be visible. Each stone and each mineral has its own properties, so in gemology we look for ways to find those common properties. Garnet has different ones. That is why I suggest the spectroscope over the loupe.

[@ceylongemssrilanka9027]

Doing this Business since 1989 ❤ From Ceylon

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

i'm sure you have learned heaps in that lifetime of work. May it serve you well, and may you serve your clients well.

[@djshyez]

sound good nice explanation Am sri lankan gem exporter let me know you have nay requirement ... specialized in sapphire ...

[@AneesMuhammed-mb4qz]

Thanks peter welll explained. Why can't we use microscope with recording video? I am proud to be a Sri Lankan

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Glad you enjoyed it. You can use a trinocular microscope, and you are welcome to try it.

[@AneesMuhammed-mb4qz]

Thank you

[@briangilbert3884]

Hi Peter- thanks for the banding tip. I don't suppose this works for any other stones besides sapphires? in other words, curved vs straight, regular & even vs "less so..." means possible fakes? Thanks as always, I love your videos!

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Anything made with the melt methods can have the curved banding feature. For the most part that is corundum and spinel, but there are a few others that you should keep an eye out for aswell, such as chrysoberyl (alexandrite). Functionally speaking - its most likely to be in synth corundum and synth spinel.

[@briangilbert3884]

@@GemologyforSchmucks Thanks for your reply Peter... I'm not going to ever be a proper gemologist, but I would like to be able to determine the worst offenders in terms of fakes- in other words, functionally speaking is exactly what I'm after. Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving!

[@iranthaperera244]

I'm from Sri Lanka and I am a gem dealer. 😊

[@jaydollar6095]

Hello Peter, can opaque sapphires be heat treated to make them come out like the one in the video?

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

My answer is "probably not". The only situations that I can think of an opaque stone going transparent would be 1) glass filling (and these often look mostly translucent like candy) 2) heated the stone above melting point and it recrystalized as (now called) synthetic sapphire.

[@jaydollar6095]

@@GemologyforSchmucks thank you for your prompt response. Are there any instances where opaque blue sapphires could be valuable/pricey?

[@Nothing19800]

Peter I’ve got one for you so how often would a colored gem tester mistake diamonds for sapphire??

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

As long as your pen tester is calibrated correctly (manufacturer's job) and you use it correctly, then it shouldn't ever do that. Naturally... there are two big caveats above. I don't use the pen-type testers unless im specifically dealing with diamonds or their simulants. It creates a false sense of trust otherwise. Beware XD

[@Nothing19800]

@@GemologyforSchmucks Thank you yes I believe it’s happened before how much is a sapphire that looks like a diamond worth anyways.

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

@@Nothing19800 colourless or "white sapphires"? much less than a diamond XD.

[@Nothing19800]

@@GemologyforSchmucks The one time when I try and look for my loop I can’t find it it’s driving me crazy I have three of them I can’t find a single one

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

@@Nothing19800 Sounds like ballpoint pens and reading glasses eh? #roughlife Maybe it's hiding from you because you haven't been using it enough XD Best of luck in your search Christoph!~

[@muddgeeser]

Do you get windows in Synthetic sapphires

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Definitely. Window is connected to how the stone is cut. I have a video expanding on that topic (link below) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i32QhZiblsihbJYsi=2n3AbTcIs6dRMIsK

[@cocaynne7226]

Likew

[@kasunnadeera2590]

Kasun nadeera srilankan ..

[@kasunnadeera2590]

Hi

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

BTW, your beard is exceptionally in your face agressive today. Feigning Berserker lineage? 😂

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

When your last name is Nelson, you don't need to *feign* Berserker Lineage XD. Watchout or you'll lose all your monasteries!

[@mclip2318]

Sir iam from sri lanka if you want i can give you loupe clean gem.

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Free gems with no strings attached are a special thing indeed.