The perfectly Imperfect Gemstone Inclusions- Significance and Importance

The world of gemstones is fascinating and it’s astonishing that such a tiny piece can hold such a character to itself. No wonder, the natural astrological gemstones are special and of utmost importance, but there are certain factors that ascertain a gem’s real value. 

One such character is inclusions in the gems which help you identify the gem species or the value of your sapphires and stones. The inclusions come in various forms and tell you whether your jyotish ratna is natural or synthetic. Well, these forms of imperfections also reveal a lot about the gem’s origin. Let’s know about these imperfections that offer your astrological stones with amazing beauty and significance.

Understanding Inclusions

What nature creates is not as perfect as what is manufactured by humans. Natural gemstones are perfect examples for this. Inclusions are internal flaws that can be seen inside the gems. On holding a gemstone under a magnifying glass, you’ll see its beautiful inner imperfections and inclusions coming alive. These internal Imperfections can be in the form of bubbles, gases, cracks or other minerals that are trapped inside the gemstones during the formation stage. 

Why Gemstone Inclusions are Important?

An original gemstone, which is more rare, valuable and durable than an artificial one, usually contains more imperfections than the latter. Some inclusions can be easily seen by the naked eye while some might need a magnified view. Simply put, these flaws that are formed naturally do not make your sapphires or stones any less valuable. Infact it speaks a lot about the gem’s natural beauty.

For example, a real pearl’s inclusions are visible in the form of surface blemishes, needle-pricks or grooves which are natural growing features of a pearl. It is also perceived as uneven accumulation that sometimes disrupts the smoothness of the pearl’s surface.

How Does Gemstone Inclusions Help?

Inclusions mainly, can provide positive identification and be the proof of originality. Furthermore, inclusions can increase the value of the gemstones too. 

• Inclusions are crucial factors that help to understand a gemstone’s origination.

• It enlightens whether a gemstone is natural or synthetic.

• A type of inclusion can help you understand the rarity and worth of your gem too.

Types of Gemstone Inclusions

The list of inclusions frequently found in pure original gemstone:

• Bubbles- Round in shape and look like water bubbles.

• Feather- These refer to internal cracks.

• Disc-like inclusions- They look like halos/ small fractures that result from the growth of zircon crystals inside the mother stone.

• Needle-like - They resemble needles or thin fibre like structures which are usually observed in sapphire, and garnet and tourmaline.

• Solid- These are basically the presence of a solid crystal/mineral.

• Twinning- These look like parallel cracks that usually appear in rubies and sapphires.

When you buy natural gemstones online from Brahma Gems or from the offline store, we ensure that we provide you with gemstone certificate of authentication as this would tell you how natural and perfect your gemstone is.