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 Jan 16 2017, 09:50 PM
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Shovel Buster!  Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 11-July 15 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 120,999  |
I couldn't find a topic on this, but when you are at a gem store, how do you know if a specimen is real or grown in a lab? I was at a store in Boulder and the lady said that the opal jewelry was synthetic. That made me think, what else could be synthetic? I would assume that they would be obligated to say that they aren't real, but just in case they are exactly honest, is there a quick way to tell?
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aggum1983 random question Jan 16 2017, 09:50 PM
Crusty The average Joe will not likely be able to tell th... Jan 16 2017, 10:05 PM
aggum1983 QUOTE (Crusty @ Jan 16 2017, 09:05 PM) Th... Jan 17 2017, 09:40 AM Dave S. The answer to your question is "it depends on... Jan 17 2017, 02:29 PM  |
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