
The “Certificate” Scam: Your Gem’s “Certificate” Is from a Fake Lab, These Are the Only 3 Gem Labs in the World You Can Trust.
December 9, 2025
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Gem “certificates” are often the weak link in a jewelry purchase. Many are issued by unknown or fake labs that inflate grades or skip treatment

Garnet Fakes: That “Rhodolite” Garnet Is Just Pink Glass, How to Check for “Double Refraction” at Home.
December 9, 2025
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Dealers sometimes sell pink glass as “rhodolite” garnet. It looks right at a glance: bright raspberry color, clean clarity, a nice cut. But real rhodolite
