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- Inclusion
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In gemstones, an addition
is any solid, liquid, or even gaseous foreign body enclosed
in the mineral or rock. The price of amber could vary greatly
based on the kind of inclusions and clearness of the stone.
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- Inlay
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Inlay is an ornamental technique using
stone, mother of pearl or even glass. Inlay
is used in jewelry with stones and also in
furniture with stone or different woods to create a design.
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- Iridescent
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A gem displaying rainbow-like
colors is known as iridescent.
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- Intaglio
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An Intaglio is a carving where a devise
is cut or carved into stone or also metal
so that the carving is below the surface of the material.
A cameo is the opposite where the plan is carved in relief
from the background.
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