How To Distinguish Between A Natural Sapphire VS Synthetic Sapphire

Want an easy way to see the difference between natural and synthetic sapphires? All you need is a microscope! Our Gem Geek, Jake Talve-Goodman, teaches you how!
Special thanks to Jake Talve-Goodman (www.StLGems.com) and David Kodner Personal Jewelers in the production of this video.
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[@LostWithoutHer]

Yes, polish lines are limited to the individual surface and don't cross over the facet junctions. Unfortunately, the curved striae on the pink sapphire can't really be fully compared to the straight lines in the blue because we're only seeing the pavilion of the pink. The curved lines shown look like a visual aberration. At best, without a chain-of-custody, mine-to-market document trail and reports, I think technology is able to bypass the distinctions or will be very soon.

[@appleofmyeye1786]

Thank you that was very helpful!

[@astroak89]

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[@janepaulo6192]

Where was the curve?

[@AzeemKRM]

In the Middle of the stone