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7 Gemstones to Never Buy Again and 3 That Are Actually Worth Buying

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7 Gemstones to Never Buy Again and 3 That Are Actually Worth Buying

Most gemstones are sold for how they look — not how they perform.
In this video, you’ll discover the 7 gemstones that can crack, fade, or lose their beauty over time… and the 3 that are actually worth your money. If you’re planning to buy jewelry, this guide will help you avoid costly mistakes and choose stones that truly last.

#Gemstones #JewelryGuide #SmartBuying #Moissanite #Sapphire #JewelryTips #AvoidMistakes
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📚 Resources:
• Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
• American Gem Trade Association (AGTA)
• International Gem Society (IGS)
• SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute
• Smithsonian National Gem Collection
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Disclaimer:
This video is for educational and informational purposes only. Durability, treatments, and long-term performance can vary depending on gemstone quality, setting style, care, and individual use conditions. Always consult a qualified jeweler or gemologist before making significant jewelry purchases.

20 Comments

@ruthgallagher1168 3 months ago

Pearls need to be worn near the skin to keep their luster.

@gearyb9870 4 months ago

For my 60th birthday I bought a 6 ct Colombian emerald and had it set in a man's white gold ring. 17 years later it is still beautiful and undamaged. Buy the stone you like. Otherwise, why buy a stone at all?

@Jyotee-u2b 3 months ago

One doesn't wear expensive stones to do housework.
One wears them at cocktails dinners and celebrations.
Learn when and where to wear them. 😊

@lindahuffman2556 3 months ago

I'm still wearing my peridot. I'll just wear them less often.

@remyasmar418 3 months ago (edited)

You can buy all 7 of these stones but some would be better off set into a pendant or necklace( be careful though with perfume and hairspray when it comes to pearls) instead of a ring or bracelet . If you do buy them set in a ring or bracelet don't wear them as an everyday piece.

@waerokinghuang8603 3 months ago

Thank you so much for your kind and candid advice 👍

@patpeifer7871 2 months ago

I agree that the stones mentioned here are problematic in a ring or bracelet. But in earrings or a pendant they can be great.

@LindaBriggs-x9s 3 months ago

I had my diamond wedding ring custom made. Unfortunately, the diamond fell out during a large church function. I even went back to the church and literally dug through the vacuum cleaner bags of stuff and the sweepings. My fault though, I forgot to take it to the jewelers to redo, repair the things that hold the diamond in place in the setting. One should take your gems in settings a few times a year to check and repair any issues. Hard lesson learned here.😢

@mayarada2059 3 months ago

It’s pretty interesting watching this video, make me learn of which stone I will keep it 👍💕

@lesleyairey6633 3 months ago

I love rainbow sapphires. Judy Mayfield has the best. They're stunning

@michellewerries7433 3 months ago

Love Moisenite and Saphires. Haven't tried Spinel yet.

@WesternSkies-us7xw 3 months ago

The pearl ring with 2 tiny diamonds is my choice.

@LatifeGü 3 months ago

Emerald, morganite and zultanite are my favorites.

@aletajary4362 3 months ago

All my favorites, especially if the green is peridot or Mt. Saint Helen's

@nancyprivate6774 3 months ago

The more you wear your pearls next to your skin the better the luster - you are wrong!

@lesleyairey6633 3 months ago

Tanzanite is lovely and can come in a range of colour density, but sometimes it's just reheated zoisite. Caveat emptor!

@brendaamata9233 3 months ago

I love peridot

@vickyburton2434 3 months ago

Buy what you love and learn how to care for it. I take my jewelry off when I get home and wear my softer gems to special occasions and they stay beautiful.