Lesson learned about doing my own gemstone research before purchasing…
I came specifically seeking jade jewelry, and I thought this ring might be the kind of piece I was looking for. The husband at the desk called his wife to ask about the stone, and she quickly identified it as “jade” over the phone without even seeing it. After purchase and research, I've discovered it's actually moss agate—a completely different stone.
While the ring is well-crafted with a nice sterling silver setting, I expected better business ethics than having someone identify stones sight-unseen over the phone just to make a sale. The $120 price point isn't unreasonable for what the ring actually is, but the misrepresentation left a bad taste. Would have appreciated honesty from the start rather than a quick “yes it's jade” to secure a sale.
Do your homework folks, and maybe be skeptical when someone identifies stones without even...
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