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In addition, authentic gemstones like diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires are frequently incorporated into high-quality jewelry and other accessories. How to Tell if Jewelry is Real: Your Key Guide A few different tests may be done to determine whether the jewelry is authentic or fake: For Precious Metal Identification 1.
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