1. Try to use American companies.
Most cases of fraud or counterfeit items being sold are filed against foreign companies. There is also a language barrier that can cause problems when trying to resolve any issues thay may arise.
2. Know what you are buying.
Try to do some research on the gemstone species you are [...]
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Moonstone is typically a potassium aluminium silicate, with the chemical formula KAlSi3O8.
The most common moonstone is of the mineral adularia. The plagioclase feldspar oligoclase also produces moonstone specimens. Its name is derived from a visual effect, or sheen, caused by light reflecting internally in the moonstone from layer inclusion of different feldspars.
Moonstone is composed of [...]
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Royal blue lapis lazuli characteristically has either whitish or yellowish matrix or feathering. When it is flecked with white, it is perfectly complemented by silver and turquoise for a southwestern look. If it has brassy specks, it is regal with gold. Lapis also has darker regions that can be accented when strung with black onyx [...]
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