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Gem Recycling: Repolishing, Recutting, and Re-crystallization


Question
Hi,
I would like to know the recycling process of precious gems. Could you please help with it?

Answer
HI SIRISHA,

GEMS ARE RECYLED IN THE MOST COMMON WAY, BY REPOLISHING OR RECUTTING. IF THE STONE IS COMPLETLY DESTROYED THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. IF THE MINERAL IS RECONSTITUTED BY RECRYSTALIZING THEN IT IS NOT CONSIDERED A NATUARL GEM BUT A MAN MADE GEM.

THANKS

PETER