Q: Do Vertkovsky Lab-Created Gemstones and natural stones have the same properties? A: Yes. The Lab-Created Sapphires produced in our laboratory have the same chemical, optical, and physical properties as the natural Sapphire One that grows out of the ground. Q: Can you tell the difference between Natural and Vertkovsky Lab-Created Gemstones? A: Only a professional gemologist can identify our stones from the natural by studying inclusions and trapped crystal imperfections, which let the scientists identify the place of origin. Stones from Sri Lanka (Ceylon Sapphire) have different inclusions than stones from Thailand. This identification is possible only with special equipment (microscope). Q: Is Vertkovsky Lab-Created Gemstones like a cultured pearl? A: Yes. Just as man provides the nutrients and controlled conditions to help grow a cultured pearl, our scientists provide the natural elements and conditions to grow crystals. The culturing of pearls starts with a round ball surgically implanted in the oyster's mantel tissue. The culturing of an emerald, as an example, starts from a thin plate of natural emerald or beryl. Q: Do Vertkovsky Lab-Created Gemstones have any inclusions? A: No. We are proud to present only the best quality of stones to the consumer and guarantee it for life. Q: What is a difference in price? A: Very significant. Natural Sapphire may cost up to $25,000 per carat. The equivalent Vertkovsky Lab-Created stone would cost less than $1,500! Q: Why should I buy a Vertkovsky Lab-Created Gemstones? A: For the same reason that people buy cultured pearls. The beauty of jewelry created with our stones can compete with any natural stones and be on the same level, but the price will be substantially less! Tel. 714-841-3055, Fax 714-841-3054 |