Gemstones-Learn how to spot Counterfeit vs Real Stones (This is bugged out)

[MusicConsulting]

I've never heard of this technique...but if thats the case, i can see a lot of people doing this w/ stones they acquire.



I wonder how many stones you can do this w/ this, garnet,peridot,rubies. Let me know if anyone tries this and it works.

 

[MusicConsulting]

up-just in case someone missed this one

 

[OsO]

I work a lot with gemstones. The issue is if a stone doesn't contain iron (or any magnetic material), or if the synthetics start to use magnetic material, this process becomes null and void as a method to spot counterfeits. Cool experiment though.

 

[Lazy Migrant]

I work a lot with gemstones. The issue is if a stone doesn't contain iron (or any magnetic material), or if the synthetics start to use magnetic material, this process becomes null and void as a method to spot counterfeits. Cool experiment though.

You ever watch that show Gem Hunt on Discovery? It got me interested in Gems. Those margins.

What do you do if you don't mind me asking?

 

[☑︎#VoteDemocrat]

perfect diamonds don't exist.

Unless they're synthetic

 

[OsO]

You ever watch that show Gem Hunt on Discovery? It got me interested in Gems. Those margins.

What do you do if you don't mind me asking?

Somebody was telling me I need to watch that show. I'll check out some clips online, thanks for the suggestion.

I work in education but I love the stones so I sell gemstones and gemstone jewelry on the side. Been doing it for about 5 years now. It's more of a structured hobby than a business but it makes money Like you said, those margins

 

[Lazy Migrant]

Somebody was telling me I need to watch that show. I'll check out some clips online, thanks for the suggestion.

I work in education but I love the stones so I sell gemstones and gemstone jewelry on the side. Been doing it for about 5 years now. It's more of a structured hobby than a business but it makes money Like you said, those margins

Bruh, I highly recommend you check it out. They go to a bunch of countries in Africa and other places and cop the gems for say $2000-$5000,cut and polish them and sell them for like 10x the amount. shyt be havin me like .

 

[☑︎#VoteDemocrat]

You ever watch that show Gem Hunt on Discovery? It got me interested in Gems. Those margins.

What do you do if you don't mind me asking?

Didn't even know this was a show...

 

[Lazy Migrant]

Didn't even know this was a show...

Yea, but you should I avoid it.
He goes to a lot of Muslim countries and I wouldn't want you to watch it and have a hissy fit.

 

[MusicConsulting]

I work a lot with gemstones. The issue is if a stone doesn't contain iron (or any magnetic material), or if the synthetics start to use magnetic material, this process becomes null and void as a method to spot counterfeits. Cool experiment though.

Oh man, so you don't think any of this method is good for any loose stones?

 

[MusicConsulting]

Bruh, I highly recommend you check it out. They go to a bunch of countries in Africa and other places and cop the gems for say $2000-$5000,cut and polish them and sell them for like 10x the amount. shyt be havin me like .

Now you have my attention, man. Never seen this show

 

[OsO]

Oh man, so you don't think any of this method is good for any loose stones?

It'll work for certain stones but not all.

Imo the best way to spot fake stones is to know what the real stones look/feel like. Synthetic gemstones are pretty easy to identify if you're familiar with the real ones.

Stones can also be heated and/or dyed to enhance their color and these are much harder to spot. But again, the more experience you get dealing with real stones the easier it is to spot the fakes.

 

[Lazy Migrant]

Now you have my attention, man. Never seen this show

They got the first season on Hulu.
Gem Hunt

Here's the first episode.

 

[OsO]

They got the first season on Hulu.
Gem Hunt

Here's the first episode.

That show was pretty cool.

Their inspection game was on point... dude out there like

It was also interesting seeing the actual workers at the gemstone mine (even though sh*t lowkey reminded me of slavery with all the brothers working in the mine while the white men watched). When they said the workers get paid a good wage it took a little of the sting off... but still

It was also cool to see them shape and polish the stones. They were beautiful

All around good drop, much appreciated.