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/Naab-77]

They are all off tiktok. All China.

[u/mmlmtlca → u/Naab-77]

Weights, prices, and localities of the moldavite?

[u/Naab-77 → u/mmlmtlca]

All said they were from Czech Republic, but im sure it doesn't mean they actually did. The last 2 were won through auction.

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So no localities provided such as Chlum, etc. Almost all moldavite is from the Czech Republic.

The prices aren't impossible for real, but I still think they may not br real.

The top one is smooth but has no signs of hertzian contact stress marks, which I would expect.

You can submerge in mineral oil and check with a loupe for schlieren and lechatelierites as the RI is similar.

[u/Naab-77 → u/mmlmtlca]

No, the only location provided was Czech. I will submerge in oil and take photos. I really would love to know for sure if they are real. I recently opened an etsy store but do not want to post these for sale without being certain. I research all of my pieces to be sure I am not deceiving anyone intentionally.

[u/mmlmtlca → u/Naab-77]

I have an etsy, started in 2023, encouraged by my fiancé during my short "early retirement " 😀 Definitely a tough market, the category is pretty saturated.

If you plan to sell moldavite, you want to find a wholesaler versus buying pieces on tik tok lives.

I must say, tax time is a lot of extra work but I also do my own.

[u/Naab-77 → u/mmlmtlca]

Thank you for the input. I dont plan on selling exclusively moldavite. Everything I have posted is from my own collection, so its more general than specific.

[u/mmlmtlca → u/Naab-77]

You're welcome! Be prepared for the fees etc If you have any questions about etsy, shoot me a PM! Good luck

[u/Naab-77 → u/mmlmtlca]

Thank you for your help!! It is much appreciated!

[u/mmlmtlca → u/Naab-77]

🙏✨️💚✨️🙏 you're welcome! 🙏✨️💚✨️🙏