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Synthetic, imitation, fake…. aren’t these all the same??
Synthetic Gemstones, Buying Guides Carmen Fraticelli Synthetic Gemstones, Buying Guides Carmen Fraticelli

Synthetic, imitation, fake…. aren’t these all the same??

These terms are sometimes used interchangeably by people when discussing jewelry, but they DON’T mean the same thing in the gemstone world. It is especially critical, as a consumer, to understand the meaning of these terms when you’re trying to make a purchase! Otherwise, you could be unpleasantly surprised.

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