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yellow-wing · 2024-06-13T19:18:14.503000Z

I have been a member of e-Bay for YEARS and have always been satisfied with my purchases. I also sold for a short time. Recently, I purchased some loose diamonds from various sellers with feedback in the high 90's. I always check feedback. The auction listing said they came with gem lab certificates. I attempted to trace the certificate numbers on the Gem Lab certification I received on their website. The number for every single stone was not found. I then took the several pieces that I purchased to my jeweler who is a GIA trained gemologist. He tested them. Every single one came back as not as lab a created HPHT or CVD diamond as I 'thought" I purchased and listed as on the auction listing itself but a lab created faux diamond Moissanite. Moissanite, my jeweler told me will test as a diamond and will 'fool' people. In itself, Moissanite is a very pretty stone, much, much cheaper than a lab created HPHT or CVD diamond or natural mined diamond. I am still having the stones mounted...BUT everyone should be aware that there are sellers who are hoodwinking buyers regarding loose gemstones. I learned my lesson. No more loose gemstones in my shopping cart. So dear friends beware. People out there want your money!

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