Birthstones
Please note, that I currently cannot accept any 'made to order' or custom orders
Birthstone Selection
The table below shows our current selection of birthstones for in stock items. When you have selected a product from the Nested Treasure Collection, please choose the "Birthstone Option" on the product page, then add it to the cart and check out.
The size of the gemstone cabochons is 5mm in diameter. I do prefer to use lab created gemstones in my designs. However, if these are not readily available, substitution with either simulated or natural stones is possible.
Some Gemstone Info
Lab Created or Lab Grown Stones: Advanced techniques are used to create these synthetic, man made gemstones and they do have the same chemical and physical characteristics as naturally mined stones without the ecological impact on land, wildlife and humans. Because of their "growth" within a controlled environment, synthetic gemstones will usually have fewer inclusions and more vivid colors than their natural counterparts.
Simulated Gemstones and Imitations: These are made to imitate the look, color or shape of a naturally mined stone. Glass, Cubic Zirconia (CZ), resin dyes or high quality crystals are all examples for materials used in this manufacturing process. Simulated gemstones may also include natural gems passed off as others.
Natural Gemstones: The term "Natural" refers to a gemstone that is found growing/produced in the natural world without the influence of human activity. These would be gemstones mined from the earth as well as those discovered naturally occurring in water, such as pearls and corals.
Treated or Enhanced Natural Gemstones: Although a gemstone could be natural, it also could be treated or enhanced. This could mean that for example heat treatment or oil treatment is used to increase the intensity of its color or enhance the surface appearance.
Gemstone information source geologyin.com
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