Is this a legitimate seller?

[Bazelgeuse]

TesoroDolce - Etsy

Shop Gemstones & Jewelry by TesoroDolce located in Folsom, California. Smooth shipping! Has a history of shipping on time with tracking. Speedy replies! Has a history of replying to messages quickly. Rave reviews! Average review rating is 4.8 or higher

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They carry lots of beautiful gems. Some is lab made but they told me their colored quartz is natural, and the prices are extremely low. I’ve never seen quartz like these in other shops. Is there a good chance these are just glass, or synthetic? Can they be trusted? The reviews seem mostly positive

21.00ct Green and Yellow Bi-color Quartz 19x13.5mm Emerald Shape Step Cut Loose Faceted Gemstone - Etsy

This Gemstones item by TesoroDolce has 17 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Folsom, CA. Listed on Aug 16, 2024

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27.80ct Bi-color Quartz 22x17mm Oval Loose Faceted Gemstone - Etsy

This Gemstones item by TesoroDolce has 2 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Folsom, CA. Listed on Jul 7, 2024

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13.35ct Blue Mystic Quartz 15.5x15.5mm Heart Shape Fancy Quantum Cut Loose Faceted Gemstone - Etsy

This Blue Mystic Quartz is gorgeous. Its predominant color is blue and it also displays every color of the rainbow. Its very large and the heart shape along with the quantum cut pavilion on this stone is very eye-catching. This gemstone is perfect for a cocktail or statement ring setting, a pendant

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22.30ct Blue and Green Blended Bi-color Quartz 20x20mm Square Cushion Cut Loose Faceted Gemstone - Etsy

This large Bi-Color Quartz is incredible. The color blend is so pretty on this gemstone with the ocean blue color blending with the emerald green-color. This gemstone is perfect for a cocktail or statement ring, a pendant or necklace setting, a wire wrap project, jeweler supply or other jewelry

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[fredflintstone]

Um, no. The quartz is coating covered. The vendor does say, "Treatment: Color Treated," to his or her credit. Whether it is natural treated quartz or hydrothermal quartz is another question & is not worth even the cost of shipping for a report.

 

[LilAlex]

Dollar a carat for a "rare find"? I'm guessing no. Cheap lesson, though.

 

[Bazelgeuse]

Ahhh…. I thought it was too good to be true

 

[pokerface]

I don't see how this is any different from selling "natural" sapphires that are beryllium-treated or "natural" rubies that are flux-treated. Do I agree with the language that a gem can undergo this level of treatment and still be described as natural? No, absolutely not. However, it does seem to be fairly normal to use this language in the gem trade, and I wouldn't necessarily call it illegitimate if the treatment is clearly disclosed. That's why it's important to ask the right questions and read the full listing description. These photos show quartz that has been covered with an unnatural coating. Quartz is a cheap gem in the first place and usually not worth it to find out whether or not it's synthetic - and definitely not worth it once it's been subjected to further treatment. These stones seem to be perfectly reasonably priced for what they are - costume gems. You aren't getting a deal but at least they aren't trying to swindle you by selling "natural" quartz for hundreds or thousands of dollars.

 

[Avondale]

There's always a chance, but is it likely, with how abundant and cheap quartz is?

I took a quick look through their inventory. My impression is they focus on low priced gems. The two rubies I read details on were glass-filled. Their stones seem to be mostly heavily treated, with the treatment being openly disclosed. The gems in general have poor cutting and large windows are prevalent. Yes, the prices are low, but that's because the quality is low. I personally have no issue with that.

If there's something you like, go for it. Nothing wrong with purchasing a cheap and low-quality pebble simply because you think it's pretty. Won't break the bank. Will make you happy. Win-win.