~Matt A. Dunkle ~

Custom Gem Cutter

Custom Cut Gemstones, Faceting Rough, Jewelry Wire Wrapping & Cut Stone Repair

Diamonds and Clear Gemstones for May

May Birthstone is Diamond

Large aqua Brazil aqua recut

Custom Gem Cutter
Aztec, NM 87410
United States
ph: 505-334-1875
mattdunkle@yahoo.com

Charts & Graphs

Mohs Relative Hardness Scale

Faceted Stone Chart

Gemstone and Pearl Care and Enhancement Overview

Gemstone	Accepted Enhancements	Gemstone Care
Agate	Heated to improve color.	Basic Gemstone Care.
Amber	Heated to improve color and clarity.	Do not use ultrasonic cleaning. Avoid sudden temperature changes, chemicals, perfume, cosmetics, and hairspray.
Amethyst	Heated to improve color.	Basic Gemstone Care.
Aquamarine	Heated to improve color and clarity.	Basic Gemstone Care.
Black Diamond	Heated or irradiated to alter color.	Basic Gemstone Care.
Black Onyx	Dyed.	Basic Gemstone Care.
Black Spinel	None.	Basic Gemstone Care.
Blue Topaz	Heated and/or irradiated to alter color. Thermal coated to alter color.	Basic Gemstone Care.
Carnelian	Heated to improve color.	Basic Gemstone Care.
Chalcedony	Dyed.	Basic Gemstone Care.
Citrine	Heated to improve color.	Basic Gemstone Care.
Coral	Coated or impregnated with colorless substances to improve surface uniformity or durability.Bleached or dyed to enhance color.	Basic Gemstone Care.
Diamond	None.	Basic Gemstone Care.
Emerald	Infused to improve clarity and/or color.	Do not use ultrasonic cleaning. Avoid sudden temperature changes, chemicals, perfume, cosmetics, and hairspray.
Garnet	None.	Avoid sudden temperature changes.
Iolite	None.	Do not use ultrasonic cleaning.
Kunzite	Heated or irradiated to improve color.	Do not use ultrasonice cleaning. Avoid direct sunlight.
Morganite	Heated to improve color and clarity.	Basic Gemstone Care.
Opal	Coated to alter surface consistency and durability.	Do not use ultrasonic cleaning. Avoid sudden temperature changes, chemicals, perfume, cosmetics, and hairspray.
Pearl (natural and cultured)	Bleached, dyed, polished and coated.	Do not use ultrasonic cleaning. Avoid sudden temperature changes, chemicals, perfume, cosmetics, and hairspray.
Peridot	None.	Basic Gemstone Care.
Tourmaline	Irradiated to improve color.	Do not use ultrasonic cleaning and sudden temperature changes.
Rose Quartz	None.	Do not use ultrasonic cleaning.
Ruby	Heated and/or infused to improve color and clarity.	Basic Gemstone Care.
Sapphire	Heated and/or infused to improve color and clarity.	Basic Gemstone Care.
Tanzanite	Heated to alter color and clarity. Infused to alter color and clarity.	Do not use ultrasonic cleaning and sudden temperature changes.
Turquoise	Coated or impregnated with colorless substances to improve surface uniformity or durability.	Do not use ultrasonic cleaning. Avoid chemicals, perfume, cosmetics, and hairspray.
White Agate	None.	Basic Gemstone Care.