Sometimes Jewelry Accidents Are Just Waiting to Happen
Mr Stone recommended buying jewelry that includes gemstones certified by the Gemological Institute of America. “It’s important to efficiently notify the grading lab if the stone is lost to help aid in any potential recovery,” he said.
Mrs. Zwart concurred, noting that loose stones may often be marked by minuscule laser-engraving, only visible under a jeweler’s loupe, for identification purposes.
Sometimes, however, jewelry owners rely on faith, rather than technology, to locate missing gems.
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