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Bogus and Legitimate Diamond and Gem Reports

Bogus and Legitimate Diamond and Gem Reports

There has always been a push to market less desirable products. We see successful advertising campaigns all around us. But when does it cross the line, attempting to take advantage...

Bogus and Legitimate Diamond and Gem Reports

There has always been a push to market less desirable products. We see successful advertising campaigns all around us. But when does it cross the line, attempting to take advantage...

Carbonado Diamonds: Real or Fake

Carbonado Diamonds: Real or Fake

Photo by Melissa Johnson, copyright 2024   Recently a friend of mine obtained some black diamond beads, only to take them to a jeweler and be told they do not...

Carbonado Diamonds: Real or Fake

Photo by Melissa Johnson, copyright 2024   Recently a friend of mine obtained some black diamond beads, only to take them to a jeweler and be told they do not...

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Consumer Alert: Purchasing Gemstones

Photo by Melissa Johnson, copyright 2024   Has the Gem Faire come to a town near you? This, along with many similar events tour major cities, sometimes multiple times per...

Consumer Alert: Purchasing Gemstones

Photo by Melissa Johnson, copyright 2024   Has the Gem Faire come to a town near you? This, along with many similar events tour major cities, sometimes multiple times per...

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Consumer Alert: Buying Sterling Silver on Temu

Photo by Melissa Johnson, copyright 2024 In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) states, in order for something to be considered “sterling silver”, “solid silver” or qualify for...

Consumer Alert: Buying Sterling Silver on Temu

Photo by Melissa Johnson, copyright 2024 In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) states, in order for something to be considered “sterling silver”, “solid silver” or qualify for...