Is there anything to pay attention to when buying gems in Sri Lanka?

1, it is generally said that you should not buy gems when traveling, because gems are really difficult to distinguish. But if you like, you can go to a more formal big store to buy it, at least there are no fakes. Some friends like gems very much, so they can go and have a look. As long as they like it, they like priceless. And if it takes a long time, it will appreciate in the future. No one can say for sure, so you must go to a regular store to buy it.

2. When you buy a Sri Lankan gem, when you evaluate that gem, you can see if there is a certificate from a professional organization. According to the authenticity of the certificate, you can tell whether the certificate is fake or not, but the certificate is generally true. It's just to see if it's worth it when it's appraised. In short, the certificate is a gem of Sri Lanka, and the quality is another matter.

3. When buying Sri Lankan gems, if you see your favorite gems in the store, finally negotiate the price, and after distinguishing the authenticity, put the gems in your hands, don't give them to the clerk or boss, and buy them directly. I would rather not pack. Because if I handed it back and wrapped it for you, it might have been replaced, and it wasn't the one I bought myself.

4. Gems are deep in water. Sometimes you can see Sri Lankan gems without certificates. They are very good, and the prices are reasonable, even very low. So be careful, it is likely to be problematic, don't buy it. Also, in various places, I saw someone say that there are precious stones at home, and the price is very cheap, so don't buy them.

5. When preparing to buy Sri Lankan gems, it is best to bring or keep up with a professional, who can help us distinguish between true and false quality, but we also need to choose whether to buy according to our own affordability. After all, when everyone is at fault, you can choose some cheap ones to play with if you like.

6, you can prepare your own tools to identify the authenticity of Sri Lankan gems, and you will be more at ease when you buy them. If you are really uneasy, you can make an agreement with the merchant and sign an agreement. If you have any questions, you can return them or something, and then go to a professional institution to personally identify them. Isn't that reassuring? Although it costs some money, gems are valuable and worth the money. Don't worry, they will appreciate in the future.

7. You can look at the identification skills of Sri Lankan gems in peacetime. After all, it was bought in a store, so it is impossible to carry out all-round testing. But at least you have to be able to distinguish the authenticity and quality of the gem. Maybe you will lose money, but at least you bought the real thing. Mainly depends on what factors determine the value of gems.

8. The value of Sri Lankan gems has a decisive relationship with impurities. If the same gem is used at the same time, the impurities may be very cheap, but they are not sky-high, so we try to buy the one with less impurities, so the value will be higher. Color also has an influence on value. A pure and bright color has higher value, some are deep and some are light, depending on the scarcity. Color and impurities play a decisive role in determining the value of Sri Lankan gems.

9. Finally, it is necessary to distinguish the processing methods of gems. Some gems will depreciate after heat treatment, but they are also genuine. The cutting of Sri Lankan gemstones needs to be determined according to the refractive index of the gemstone itself. The cut gem looks more beautiful, more shiny and more valuable.

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shopping guide

There are many kinds of precious stones, including diamonds, rubies, sapphires, opals, jadeites and agates. There are many kinds, such as earrings, pendants, pins, rings, necklaces and bracelets. And each variety has many styles. No matter what kind of gems and varieties you choose, you must follow the following basic principles:

1 first of all, we must objectively prevent buying fakes.

(1) Although the GEM is small, it is valuable. A humble gem can sometimes be compared with the price of a color TV, a car or even a Boeing plane. If you buy fake goods, the loss is huge. In addition to mastering certain theoretical knowledge subjectively and accumulating rich practical experience, it is best to buy fakes in regular exclusive jewelry stores.

(2) In order to improve the reputation of enterprises and safeguard the interests of consumers, some domestic jewelry manufacturers and shops take the initiative to provide consulting services for consumers. For example, some jewelry stores hire jewelry experts to answer various questions for consumers on the spot and identify jewelry for free on the spot. Many villages in China, including small and medium-sized villages, have such service measures.

2. Carry the basic tools for identifying gems.

Even if you go to a state-run store to buy jewelry, you can't take it lightly. In order to improve the accuracy of identification, you must carry the most basic tools, such as magnifying glass and spotlight flashlight. Consumers have no difficulty in carrying these tools. With the help of a magnifying glass, we can observe the brightness and damage of a gem, thus determining the quality of the gem and identifying the variety of the gem. It is best to use a magnifying glass with a magnification of 10 for gem identification, and it is even better to prepare a magnifying glass with a magnification of 20. You can observe the transparency of gems with a spotlight flashlight.

3. The color of gem is a very important factor.

(1) Gemstones have their own natural colors. Two problems should be paid attention to when observing the color of gems: don't observe the color of gems in transmitted light, and use it as the main color of gems. Also pay attention to the influence of light source and environment on color. For example, the color of ruby cannot be observed under dark brown glass or incandescent lamp.

(2) Unequal crystal size will affect the color of gemstones. Some gemstone crystals are larger and thicker, but after processing, the color of gemstone waste becomes lighter and its value decreases. This often happens when processing raw materials such as aquamarine, amethyst and topaz. There are also some raw materials with strong color and low transparency, which have good color and transparency after processing, such as garnet.

References:

Baidu encyclopedia-gem