People who want to buy gems or jewelry can be easily duped. More and more accessories of this kind end up being counterfeited and sold on the market. Those who want to avoid paying big bucks for a synthetic stone should pay attention to these details.
Counterfeit Gemstones. More and more are being sold on the black market
Technology has advanced so much that any gemstone can be imitated. At first glance, the distinction between a genuine stone and a fake one can be difficult, and sometimes even specialists have a hard time making the distinction. Checking their authenticity requires specialized knowledge, but also appropriate tools.
However, buyers can be guided by certain characteristics of these gemstones. Thus, they will be able to determine whether the stone is genuine or has been forged.
The first clue: the price
The price of the product should be one of the first aspects that the buyer looks at. Genuine gemstones are generally much more expensive compared to imitations. Those who produce such synthetic products tend to drop prices significantly in order to make a quick buck.
Another aspect that buyers need to consider is weight. Genuine gemstones are much heavier than plastic ones.
Glass “precious” stones sold at exorbitant prices
Glass “precious” stones sold at exorbitant prices
Most buyers are fooled with glass stones. According to specialists, they can have a weight similar to the real ones. Thus, many people end up paying exorbitant prices for these counterfeit items.
A clear difference between the two variants can be observed especially in the case of necklaces. Those made from synthetic stones are always uniform, while genuine gemstones may have so-called imperfections. Among the precious stones created by the hand of man are: rubies, sapphires, aquamarines, citrines or diamonds.
