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Lab Gems, Composite Gems, Deceptions
Guide picks
Lab created (synthetic) gemstones do not fall into the same category as gemstone deceptions unless the seller does not disclose their origins. So don't think the two categories should be lumped together. I combined the topics because I am a little short on front-page space.

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