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    Around 18 months ago I wrote a blog on the difference between real and fake semi-precious stones... With it being such an interesting subject I have updated that blog.... I have been buying semi-precious stones and beads now for over 20 years and there has always been a huge debate about the provenance of the stones that are available on the market today. It is also one of the main questions I am asked in the shop - are these real and where are they from! I would like to think that I am a bit of an...

Ahhhh the world of gems and semi precious stones... I have been buying semi precious stones and beads now for many years and there has always been a huge debate about the provenance of the stones that are available on the market today. It is also one of the main questions I am asked in the shop - are these real and where are they from! I would like to think that I am a bit of an expert in semi precious stones having worked with them now for over 20 years, that said I believe that even the best...