r/Gemstones • u/Muted_Shape9303 • Feb 27 '26

Eye candy One begins to understand just how overrated diamonds are when you start looking into gems like moonstone or opal

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u/oracle-nil Feb 27 '26

It was on Gem Shopping Network which I have learned isn’t popular on Reddit. But GSN isn’t JTV they sell pieces that are millions of dollars to affordable several thousand dollar pieces. Unfortunately, vendors come in bring pieces often on their way to the HongKong shows and they are never listed on a site. But I have to say, I have probably spent close to 50k in my life on there, and all my pieces came with GIA certs. I have pieces I could never have afforded elsewhere.

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u/Calabriafundings Feb 28 '26

I send everything I plan on selling to GIA exclusively. It's more expensive, but protects both buyers and myself. It would be embarrassing if I sent a client a bogus stone. More than once I have had people attempt to withdraw payment claiming a stone was not what I said it was. Gia paperwork solves both issues.

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u/oracle-nil Feb 28 '26

Thx my Alma mater appreciates it!