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Gemstone Care

Here at Silvertribe™, we care and value our customers as well as what jewelry pieces they purchase from us. We take great pride in our products and make every effort to ensure that all of our products meet or exceed the highest quality standards that we have. The chart listed below provides gemstone care and treatments we at SilverTribe™ knowingly accept.

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Agate (All colors)

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Agate. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is an enhancement used only occasionally.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Heated - this is to enhance color and durability. It is used only occasionally.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Agate Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Amazonite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Amazonite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Amazonite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Amber

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Amber. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Heated - this is to enhance the stone's appearance, deepen the color, and add "sun spangles." It is a commonly used enhancement.

Heated with oils and pressure - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated resin - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Amber Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Amethyst

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Amethyst. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Heated - this is to lighten and/or remove color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Irradiated - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Amethyst Jewelry

Normal care, some stones may fade in color due to direct and extended exposure to sunlight.

Aquamarine

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Aquamarine. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Heated - this is to lighten and/or remove color and is used often.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. This enhancement is used often.

Special Care for Aquamarine Jewelry

Normal care, some stones may fade in color due to direct and extended exposure to sunlight.

Aventurine

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Aventurine. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Aventurine Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Azurite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Azurite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Azurite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Bloodstone

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Bloodstone. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Bloodstone Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Carnelian

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Carnelian. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Heated - this is to enhance color and durability. It is used only occasionally.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is an enhancement used only occasionally.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Carnelian Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Charoite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Charoite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Charoite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Chrysoprase

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Chrysoprase. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Chrysoprase Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Chrysocolla

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Chrysocolla. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Chrysocolla Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Citrine (All Colors)

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Citrine. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Heated - this is to enhance color and durability. It is used only occasionally.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Citrine Jewelry

Normal care, some stones may fade in color due to direct and extended exposure to sunlight.

Coral (All Colors)

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Coral. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Bleached - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is an enhancement that is commonly used.

Impregnated with colorless wax - this is to improve quality of coral for shaping and polishing. This is a commonly used enhancement.

Impregnated with plastic - this is to improve quality of coral for shaping and polishing. This is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Coral Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Cubic Zirconia (All Colors)

Gemstone Enhancements

There are no known enhancements used to treat Cubic Zirconia.

Special Care for Cubic Zirconia Jewelry

Normal care, some stones may fade in color due to direct and extended exposure to sunlight.

Dalmatine

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Dalmatine. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Dalmatine Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Diamond (Natural Color)

Gemstone Enhancements

SilverTribe.com does not knowingly accept treatments of any kind for natural color diamonds.

Special Care for Diamond Jewelry

Normal care, some stones may fade in color due to direct and extended exposure to sunlight.

Diamond (Most Colors)

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Diamond. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Irradiation, Heat and High Temperature High Pressure - these are used to create color. These are the only color treatments that are accepted.

Special Care for Diamond Jewelry

Normal care, some stones may fade in color due to direct and extended exposure to sunlight.

Diamond (Black)

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Diamond. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Heated - this is to enhance color and durability. It is used only occasionally.

Special Care for Diamond Jewelry

Normal care, some stones may fade in color due to direct and extended exposure to sunlight.

Dolomite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Dolomite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is an enhancement used only occasionally.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Dolomite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Emerald

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Emerald. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Oiling - this is to improve clarity and appearance. The enhancement is only used occasionally.

Special Care for Emerald Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Fluorite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Fluorite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Heated - this is to enhance color and durability. It is used only occasionally.

Irradiated - using heat and light to enhance color and durablity. This enhancement is only used occasionally.

Special Care for Fluorite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Garnet

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Garnet. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Garnet Jewelry

Best to avoid sudden temperature changes.

Gaspeite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Gaspeite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Gaspeite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Goldstone

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Goldstone. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Goldstone Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Howlite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Howlite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is an enhancement used only occasionally.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Howlite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Jade (All Colors)

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Jade. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Bleached with acid, dyed and impregnated with resin/polymer - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Impregnated with colorless wax - this is to enhance the stones appearance and is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Jade Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Jasper (All Varieties)

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Jasper. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Jasper Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Jet

Gemstone Enhancements

There are no known enhancements used to treat Jet.

Special Care for Jet Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Labradorite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Labradorite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Labradorite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Lapis Lazuli

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Lapis Lazuli. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Dyed - this is to provide color or uniformity of color or color durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Impregnated with colorless resin - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Lapis Lazuli Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Denim Lapis

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Denim Lapis. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is an enhancement used only occasionally.

Impregnated - this is to provide durability and is an enhancement used only occasionally.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Denim Lapis Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Larimar (All Varieties)

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Larimar. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Larimar Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Magnesite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Magnesite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Dyed - this is to provide color or uniformity of color or color durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Impregnated - this is to provide color or uniformity of color or color durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone and is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Magnesite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Malachite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Malachite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Malachite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Moonstone (All Colors)

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Moonstone. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Moonstone Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Mother Of Pearl

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Mother Of Pearl. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to stabilize color and is an enhancement used only occasionally.

Special Care for Mother Of Pearl Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Mother Of Pearl Watch Dial (An Assembled Product)

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Mother Of Pearl Watch Dial. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Coated with colored polymer - this is to improve durability and is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Mother Of Pearl Watch Dial Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Obsidian (All Varieties)

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Obsidian. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Obsidian Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Onyx (All Colors)

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Onyx. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is an enhancement used only occasionally.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Onyx Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Opal (Black, White, Red, Pink, Blue, Purple, Fire)

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Opal. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Impregnated with colorless plastic - this is to enhance the stones appearance and is an enhancement used only occasionally.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Opal Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Oyster Shell

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Oyster Shell. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Bleached - this is to improve color and uniformity. This enhancement is only used occasionally.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is an enhancement used only occasionally.

Irradiated - using heat and light to enhance color and durablity. This enhancement is only used occasionally.

Chemical treatment - this is to add or improve color. This enhancement is only used occasionally.

Polished - this is to improve surface appearance and is commonly used.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. This enhancement is only used occasionally.

Special Care for Oyster Shell Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Pearl

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Pearl. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Bleached - this is to improve color and uniformity. This enhancement is only used occasionally.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is an enhancement used only occasionally.

Irradiated - using heat and light to enhance color and durablity. This is only used occasionally.

Chemical treatment - this is to add or improve color. This enhancement is only used occasionally.

Polished - this is to improve surface appearance and is commonly used

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. This enhancement is only used occasionally.

Special Care for Pearl Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Peridot

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Peridot. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is an enhancement used only occasionally.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Peridot Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Pietersite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Pietersite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Pietersite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Quartz (All Colors)

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Quartz. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Heated - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Irradiated - using heat and light to enhance color and durablity. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Coated (Often called Diffusion Treated) - this is to enhance or alter color. It is an ehancement frequently used.

Heated and quenched - this is to introduce crackled structure and is always used as an enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is an enhancement used often.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Quartz Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Quartzite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Quartzite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated - this is to enhance color and durability. It is an enhancement used often.

Impregnated with colorless plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Quartzite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Rhodochrosite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Rhodochrosite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Rhodochrosite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Rhodonite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Rhodonite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Rhodonite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Rock

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Rock. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Impregnated - this is to increase durability and improve appearance. It is a commonly used enhancement

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Rock Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Ruby

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Ruby. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Heated - this is to enhance color and durability. It is used only occasionally.

Filling of surface cavities and fractures as a by-product of heating and visible under 10 X magnification. - this has no visible effect and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Latice Diffusion - this is to enhance or alter color and is an enhancement used only occasionally.

Special Care for Ruby Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Ryolite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Ryolite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Ryolite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Sapphire (All Colors)

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Sapphire. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Heated - this is to enhance color and durability. It is used only occasionally.

Filling of surface cavities and fractures as a by-product of heating and visible under 10 X magnification - this has no visible effect and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Lattice Diffusion - this is to enhance or alter color and is an enhancement used only occasionally.

Special Care for Sapphire Jewelry

Normal care, some stones may fade in color due to direct and extended exposure to sunlight.

Seraphinite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Seraphinite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is an enhancement used only occasionally.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Seraphinite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Serpentine

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Serpentine. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is an enhancement used only occasionally.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Serpentine Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Shell (Abalone - Spiny Oyster Shell)

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Shells. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Shell Jewelry

Avoid sudden temperature changes, chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners.

Sodalite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Sodalite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Sodalite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Sugalite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Sugalite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Coated, Often referred to a Diffusion Treated - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. This enhancement is used often.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Sugalite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Tiger's Eye

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Tiger's Eye. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Bleached - this is to enhance or alter color and is an enhancement is commonly used.

Heated - this is to enhance color and durability. It is used only occasionally.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is an enhancement used only occasionally.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Tiger's Eye Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Tourmaline(All Colors)

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Tourmaline. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Heated - this is to enhance color and durability. It is used only occasionally.

Irradiated - using heat and light to enhance color and durablity. This is only used occasionally.

Oiling - this is to improve clarity and appearance. The enhancement is only used occasionally.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Tourmaline Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Turquoise

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Turquoise. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - the composite material is a manufactured product that consists mostly of turquoise and resin. Artificial veining.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Turquoise Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Unakite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Unakite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Unakite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Varasite / Variscite

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Varasite/Variscite. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Impregnated with colorless resin or plastic - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Luster enhancement - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed - this is to enhance or alter color and is a commonly used enhancement.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Dyed and impregnated with resin - this is to enhance color and durability. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Special Care for Varasite/Variscite Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Zircon (All Colors)

Gemstone Enhancements

There are several enhancements that can be done to Zircon. Each is listed below with its purpose and frequency of use.

Lab Created - this is to mimic the qualities of the natural stone. It is a commonly used enhancement.

Heated - this is to enhance color and durability. It is used only occasionally.

Special Care for Zircon Jewelry

Best to avoid temperature swings, heat, chemicals, cosmetics, and ultrasonic cleaners.

*Please note that this resource chart only states the gemstone care and stone treatments that SilverTribe knowingly accepts for our Native American jewelry pieces.