Saturday, July 25, 2015

Can Sterling Silver Jewelry Turn My Skin GREEN?

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Many people associate "green fingers" with cheap jewelry.  But that isn't always the case! The weird colors that can form ...
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Monday, June 15, 2015

"Hydro Tourmaline" Or Synthetic Tourmaline? Does It Exist? Hydro Quartz?

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HYDRO TOURMALINE? "Rubellite Quartz" Hydro Stone Someone sent me a convo on Etsy and asked me if I have ever heard of ...
Sunday, June 14, 2015

Fake Gemstone Rings on Ebay: Quench-Cracked Flame Fusion Synthetics?

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In 2013, I wrote THIS post about fake gemstones being sold as "natural" gemstones on Ebay.  I wrote it as a "buyer beware...
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Friday, June 12, 2015

What is "Scorolite Opal"? Is It Quartz? Is It Scapolite?

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"Scorolite Opal" - Or Quartz? Someone asked the question "What is Scorolite Opal?" today on Etsy's forums.  ...
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Monday, May 18, 2015

Moonstone or Opalite? How to Spot the Difference

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Moonstone v. Opalite I'm glad there are people who read my blog!  And I have gotten a few questions lately regarding Moonstone and O...
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Thursday, May 7, 2015

A Simulated Diamond Is NOT A Created Diamond!

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I got an email from someone I NEVER heard of before--some random Etsy jewelry seller.  He was accusatory and threatening, and I have NO idea...
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Is Silverite "Madagascar Sapphire"? Any Sapphire? NO!!

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Silverite - About $25 for an entire strand I've written about a stone that is found almost exclusively on Etsy that is called "...
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