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Fake Moldavite -
By Mike Eggleston , InnerVision Crystals
Because of limited production in the Czech Republic and increased popularity of Moldavite the past few years China, Thailand & Hong Kong have been using a glass composite to manufacture fake Moldavite and flooding the online market including ebay, though most of it is probably coming from one or two suppliers.
Some of it is pretty good for those new to Moldavite and are not used to handling it and seeing large amounts.
I have been seeing more and more reports of people seeing this material at Gem shows in Asia & Europe. A couple years ago there was a Chinese dealer at Tucson who had a bunch of it I was told.
Today July 31, 2011 I had a customer in Malaysia email me pics of a 184 Gram Fake he was offered for $3000 from a Chinese Dealer / "collector". These "Dealers" are getting bold making pieces this large. I knew it was fake as soon as I saw it and confirmed this with my Czech Source who said he sees it at the Hong Kong Gem show.
The Largest Moldavite ever found was in the 230 gram range and anything over 50 grams is extremely hard to find on the market as they end up in Private collections pretty fast. I sold an 85 gram piece a couple months back and that is the largest I have personally held.
It is important to educate yourself about all crystals and gems you are going to invest your money in, buy only from dealers who have a reputation in the business for having good material direct from the Czech Republic. My Source is the biggest in the Czech and I confirmed this 184 gram piece with him as we have been warning people about this for awhile.
Good Moldavite is not cheap, with (1000 gram) KG prices for regular grade 2g to 19g Pieces selling for $3.15 per gram and up to $4.50+ per gram for KG of Top Quality. Resale is averaging $6 - $50+ per gram dependent on size & quality. Those hoping to save a a few dollars by ordering from China or Asian dealers on ebay get what they pay for. 99% of the faceted Moldavite on ebay from Thailand and China is FAKE. See pictures below. Much of the Rough Fake material is one color, usually flat oval like shapes, may have good texture but do not have the natural veils and bubble inclusions of the real thing. Many also look wet and shiny, like melted glass. Some are getting pretty good at it too but you can tell if you know what you are looking at.
InnerVision Crystals offers top quality MOLDAVITE of all sizes, grades and shapes as well as faceted Gems.
IVC is one of the top Moldavite Dealers in the world , the Main source in the US
& buys directly from the source in the Czech Republic since 2006.
By Mike Eggleston , InnerVision Crystals
Because of limited production in the Czech Republic and increased popularity of Moldavite the past few years China, Thailand & Hong Kong have been using a glass composite to manufacture fake Moldavite and flooding the online market including ebay, though most of it is probably coming from one or two suppliers.
Some of it is pretty good for those new to Moldavite and are not used to handling it and seeing large amounts.
I have been seeing more and more reports of people seeing this material at Gem shows in Asia & Europe. A couple years ago there was a Chinese dealer at Tucson who had a bunch of it I was told.
Today July 31, 2011 I had a customer in Malaysia email me pics of a 184 Gram Fake he was offered for $3000 from a Chinese Dealer / "collector". These "Dealers" are getting bold making pieces this large. I knew it was fake as soon as I saw it and confirmed this with my Czech Source who said he sees it at the Hong Kong Gem show.
The Largest Moldavite ever found was in the 230 gram range and anything over 50 grams is extremely hard to find on the market as they end up in Private collections pretty fast. I sold an 85 gram piece a couple months back and that is the largest I have personally held.
It is important to educate yourself about all crystals and gems you are going to invest your money in, buy only from dealers who have a reputation in the business for having good material direct from the Czech Republic. My Source is the biggest in the Czech and I confirmed this 184 gram piece with him as we have been warning people about this for awhile.
Good Moldavite is not cheap, with (1000 gram) KG prices for regular grade 2g to 19g Pieces selling for $3.15 per gram and up to $4.50+ per gram for KG of Top Quality. Resale is averaging $6 - $50+ per gram dependent on size & quality. Those hoping to save a a few dollars by ordering from China or Asian dealers on ebay get what they pay for. 99% of the faceted Moldavite on ebay from Thailand and China is FAKE. See pictures below. Much of the Rough Fake material is one color, usually flat oval like shapes, may have good texture but do not have the natural veils and bubble inclusions of the real thing. Many also look wet and shiny, like melted glass. Some are getting pretty good at it too but you can tell if you know what you are looking at.
InnerVision Crystals offers top quality MOLDAVITE of all sizes, grades and shapes as well as faceted Gems.
IVC is one of the top Moldavite Dealers in the world , the Main source in the US
& buys directly from the source in the Czech Republic since 2006.
184 Gram XL FAKE MOLDAVITE - CHINA (look on the table of the 2nd pic - Another HUGE Fake Moldavite!)
More Fake Moldavite from China
FAKE FACETED MOLDAVITE FROM THAILAND & CHINA
