Want an easy way to see the difference between natural and synthetic sapphires? All you need is a microscope! Our Gem Geek, Jake Talve-Goodman, teaches you how!

Special thanks to Jake Talve-Goodman (www.StLGems.com) and David Kodner Personal Jewelers in the production of this video.

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