How to Spot Real Demantoid
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How to Spot Real Demantoid
from Lomach on 05/29/2025 09:00 PMHey everyone! I've been researching rare green garnets and came across demantoid. They seem stunning, but I'm a bit nervous about fakes. How can you actually tell a real one from an imitation?
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Re: How to Spot Real Demantoid
from Faxer on 05/29/2025 09:54 PMGreat question — demantoids are definitely unique, and spotting a genuine one isn't always obvious. I found some good references while browsing Tsarina Jewels https://tsarinajewels.com/ . Their gemstones and high end jewelry often feature Russian demantoids with clear internal "horsetail" inclusions — one of the key signs of authenticity. The color should be vibrant green, sometimes with a hint of yellow, and the sparkle is intense due to high dispersion. If it looks too perfect or lacks inner character, that's usually a red flag. Natural stones almost always have a story in their structure.