Gems and Their Treatments: A Guide for Jewellers and Their Clients

Whether you’re at the bench or choosing jewellery to wear, this guide gives you the
confidence to handle gemstones safely, make informed decisions, and avoid costly
mistakes. You’ll learn how to protect each stone during fabrication, understand
treatment-related vulnerabilities, and ensure the long-term preservation of every gem — in the studio or in your personal collection.

To support this, the book offers clear explanations of gemstone treatments and why they matter, along with an accessible overview of gemstone durability — essential concepts for both jewellers and gemstone lovers.

You’ll also find nearly 90 gemstone sheets, each dedicated to a specific gem variety.
These sheets provide detailed, stone-specific handling advice:

• Can it go in an ultrasonic cleaner or a pickling bath?
• Will it withstand the heat of a torch?
• Which chemicals should be avoided?
• What should wearers know for long-term care?

This practical guidance allows you to work — and wear — your gemstones with clarity, intention, and care.

This is a digital copy of the book.
A downloadable PDF will be available upon purchase.