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It may be tough to tell the validity of a genuine gemstone just from having a look at it. So seek the help of a bonafide expert. Preferably one who has little to gain by informing you a lie or is extremely reputable in this market. You can identify the real deal by being aware about the characteristics of a fake. Fakes trying to mimic real precious gems won’t have the same color quality as the real deal. It will be made of glass or some other material that a jeweler can spot without trouble. You may notice that mounted gemstones look good but may not have your private style or flare. If the setting doesn’t speak to you try window shopping before mounting it to the very first thing that suits your fancy. When setting your loose gemstone stay away from mixing to many colors for example : you have got a collection of sapphires, gemstone engagement rings, rubies and opals that are yellow, green and orange don’t mix the colors together on the same broach. This not only takes away from the individual beauty but also is terribly distracting.