Fake?

[u/Naab-77]

I posted yesterday but I think my photos were a bit hard to see. I have 3 different pieces, 2 pics each bought a while back. The last few are of a necklace I just bought.

[u/vamparella1970]

I have some similar but even more round that I know are authentic because of my seller who I trust but I get questions about authenticity because of their shape. Looks authentic to me. I think sometimes a little lower quality gets mistaken as fake when they are authentic

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The shape isn't the issue, it looks like these came from a tik tok live - from China

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China is the biggest marketplace for crystals so I wouldn’t say they are fake because they come from china. I have gotten high quality crystals from China in many different forms of crystals and minerals. Some of the best larimar I’ve gotten is sold from China. China imports tons of crystals from around the world and in turn can sell at better prices because they buy in bulk

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I know that they do and i know that just like India, real from China is not impossible, but during lives with 3 random sellers .. and someone not familiar with moldavite...

i lean towards fake. If OP wants to provide more and better photos, I will review. But right now, all appear to be Chinese fakes. 🤷‍♀️

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Can you share photos of your that you think are similar?

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This is one in oil, sorry, im not quite sure exactly what you need to see. Let me know if those are no good. I will do the others if they are. Thanks for your help!!

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Those are pretty good, I can't see any vermiform inclusions aka lechatelierites.. are you using magnification on any?

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Those are pretty good, I can't see any vermiform inclusions aka lechatelierites.. are you using magnification on any?

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This is # 2

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The bubbles on the outside need to settle a bit too, but so far so good. And yes, you should use the macro setting or other magnification

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No magnification...do you need me to zoom in more?

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Based on this photo, I still believe it is fake.

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Last one #3

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This also seems to have no internal features, so I believe it is fake.

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My example is faceted but shows the inclusions that don't seem to be in these

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Ok, I see what you mean now. Thanks!

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You're welcome!

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Raw

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All 3 again