Gemstone treatment

Assembled Stones, Doublets and Triplets

Layer boundaries, glue lines, gas bubbles in cement, color layer sandwiched between colorless components, or different luster between crown and pavilion.

01

What to look for

Layer boundaries, glue lines, gas bubbles in cement, color layer sandwiched between colorless components, or different luster between crown and pavilion.

02

What it means

Assembled stones combine separate materials to imitate a single gem or enhance appearance. They must be disclosed.

03

Expert move

Examine the girdle and side view. Most assembled stones reveal their layers from the side.