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Eliminate confusion when shopping for jewelry with this Basic Gemstone Terminology Pocket Guide. This identifies the differences between synthetics, simulants, and synthetic simulants.

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Basic Gemstone Terminology Pocket Guide

Assembled Stone: A faceted, cut stone typically made up of two or more materials which are used to make up the gemstone. Two materials are bonded together with an adhesive. There are two types of assembled stones: doublets and triplets. Assembled stones may be used to enhance natural stones or may be used as simulants.

Doublet: Two types of materials that are bonded together to make up a stone.

Triplet: Three types of materials that is typically bonded or fused together to make up a stone. Example: Opal triplets have a layer of opal sandwiched between a clear top (usually rock crystal) and a bottom layer of dark potch.

Faux: Another term used to describe artificial or fake. This term should be immediately preceded with artificial, imitation or other phrase that indicates not genuine. Example: Artificial Faux Pearl.

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