Good information. Thank you for sharing this information. Another thing that people also should know is that sometimes real gemstones are sold as some other stone, for example demantoid garnet sold as emerald, white sapphire sold as diamond, citrine sold as yellow topaz, etc. These definitely need to be evaluated by a gemologist as most people would not know how to recognize the difference.
So true, although some demantoid garnets that looked like fine emerads, are actually worth thousands per carat. Citrine (yellow quartz) sold as yellow topaz or smokey quartz sold as topaz or "Brazilian topaz" is simply dishonest.
Thank you so much I have got into gemstones to sell them, and I don't want to get scammed myself before I sell to my customers. Thank you for this information. I am using a loupe as well. Keep creating these videos they are so helpful.
Just fyi, there are no synthetic tourmalines, there are some tourmaline simulants but no synthetics.😉 Also C.Z. isn't a synthetic diamond it is a diamond simulant, they are much cheaper and softer than synthetic diamond which is infact a diamond and would be sold as diamond not as C.Z.. Sorry for being so picky, I am a Gemologist P.S. the glitter-like inclusions in goldstone are copper, not that it's really important but I thought it would be worth noting.
I think Goth was just saying that CZ is made and sold to simulate a diamond. It is a diamond simulant, whereas a synthetic diamond is a different material in itself.....which is more than what CZ costs.
Are you lumping lab-grown in with synthetics? Because I know that lab-grown are genuine gemstones just not natural. Just curious, and thanks for the info!
Lab grown gems, including diamonds, are physically, optically and chemically identical. They are just grown in a lan instead of the ground. I didn’t say anything about synthetics in this video- just things that people do to make something look like a natural gemstone. You have to know your terminology.
Good video i learned alot in this short video i appreciate you alot...not to mention you are quit beautiful also... definitely the go to source for plain and direct information. Thank you so much.
Just found your channel and thank you for the information. Interesting about the doublets and triplets. I always heard from a shopping network or RU-vidrs say that the doublets/triplets were on top of the stone to protect it. ???? Is this ever the case???????
@buttercup6170 triplets have glass or plastic over the thin layer to “protect” it… if the gem material weren’t so thin, it wouldn’t need “protection.” But it certainly reduces the cost (but what are you really paying for?) I’m not saying it should never be purchased. If you love something and can’t afford it, doublets and triplets are a way to own it without paying a lot. I’m just saying that everyone should know what they’re buying and pay accordingly. There’s nothing wrong with buying a doublet or triplet. There’s something wrong with buying a doublet or triplet and overpaying for it.
In early vintage jewelry you can find glass gems in both sterling and low grade gold .....beware! Glass was plentiful and was used in the Victorian era as well. If the gem such as ruby or emerald is (real) you will find flaws (inclusions) within the gem, small white flecks or a cloudy appearance. As for diamonds, with so many synthetics I would only trust a jeweler to carry the real item.
I was wondering if you had a list of reputable on-line gem dealers, that you feel safe shopping with? I am looking to buy free stones for investment and am new to gem collecting. Also, I would hate to get ripped off on one of my first purchases. :S Thank you so much for you help. I am really glad I stumbled across your videos! P.S. I tried contacting you through your website, but your email widget kept giving me an error message. Not sure if your email client was disabled or if it was on my end.
Thank you for the video and your honesty and expertise. It seems now, with it no longer being mined, that over seas tanzanite is the latest gem that crafty unscrupulous individuals are getting very good at faking. I have purchased a few pieces the seller has adamantly told me are natural earth mined , and even with my 10 X and 15 X stereo scope I cannot with certenty make separation. I may have the real deal, or I may not. If I do get my pieces tested or buy and Presidium PGI and find out for sure I will post up a follow up answer. But, again thank you for your expertise and honesty.
@Beachurchin: The ONLY Tanzanite is mined in Tanzania. Supplies declined when the Tanzanian Gov't closed Tanzanite One Mining Limited, which was the largest producer of real tanzanite. As it is easily simulated (faked) or synthesized, (mis-named) "tanzanite" floods the market. If you have large pieces in the bluer colours, they are most likely synthetic. Presidium PGT ll may help but only a professional lab can truly ascertain if they're real gems
@@jewelrynerd1639 thanks for informing me so I think cubic zirconia is more expensive than swarovesky coz it's glass ?because I was buying xuping brands accessory from china and said it's made of cubic zirconia and some swaroveski I was close to collecting but did not know what's it's real value
i heard theres so called fake zultanite on market,,,,is it totally fake of its a lower grade and was enhance with chemicals?...its quite hard to know if they can replicate color changing stones
Merci pour tous ces conseils , j'ai le testeur "Presidium Gem Tester 2" , savez-vous pour la morganite et la kunzite à quelle pierre semi-précieuse elles correspondent ? Merci
I have a ring that looks like it is gold. It has several marks inside and the only one I can really make out looks like is says 925. I know that means silencer but it must have a really thick coating of gold on it. It is one of the most unique rings I have ever seen and I believe it came from a different country. It has a large square kid of aquamarine color stone on the top only it looks a bit darker. Then it has 2 small purple diamond shaped stones. One on each end z then it has a purple diamond shaped stone on both or the other sides with a round kind of light to medium circle shaped stone one both sides of the Purple Heart stones. Like I said. It is beautiful and like nothing I’ve ever seen but I don’t know what the stones are or if they are real or glass and with the 925 mark I’m just really confused because I am sensitive to jewelry and normally if I wear a gold filled ring then the gold starts rubbing off within just a few days. I’ve worn this one for almost a year and it still hasn’t happened. The other thing are the marks that I cannot make out no matter how hard I try. One of them actually looks like it some type of a persons body or a creature of some kind. I would love to send you some pics of it just to maybe see if you have any thought about it. Thank you Mae Fulton
@@maefulton1793 925 is sterling silver. The other marks are likely makers marks. I recommend you go to your local jewelry store and ask if they have a gemologist who can test the stones for you. I cannot identify stones by pictures- all stones must be tested to identify. Any gemologist can do that for you without having to pay for a full appraisal.
Unless the stone is bezel set, you should be able to see the side. That's the only way to tell. Triplets will have three distinct layers, doublets two. My opal triplet has quartz top dome and is much more durable than regular opals.
Hello my friend, I am looking for some gems to buy! If I saw you online they selling do you help me to identify them. or do you have gems which I can can afford.
I found a ring it is 10 caret gold it is set with prongs it has a hall mark it has a blue stone that is emeral cut stone 3 people frome 3 seperart stores have told me 3 differnt things one said it was toapaz one said aqwamrine and I forget what the other one said I do not have a lot of money they all want 100 dollares or more to test it is there anyway I can tell wich one it is
Charles, it should not cost $100 just to test the stone. I do that for $40! But it must be tested. Remember that there are synthetics and glass so it has to be tested to know what it is. Do a search for gemologist appraisers in your area. Look up the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers and do a search by your area. If you cannot find anyone, send it to me and I’ll help you.
@@jewelrynerd1639 Unfortunately there are many crooked gemology labs that will provide certificates supporting fake, synthetic and poor quality stones as best quality natural stones.
