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Can a blue topaz ring be irradiated in its gold/silver setting after bright blue color has faded?

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asked Mar 13 by jnorton700 (130 points)

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Usually irradiation is done in the lab of a gemstone company, prior to it being set in a setting. Not sure what effect if any the irradiation will have on the metal setting.
answered Apr 29 by hershel (49,750 points)

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