Today (Feb 23) I noticed a new company handling ShopLC's order tracking and other pages. Most have seen that the old company they used (wismo) has been canned and the new one (narvar) is now working very smoothly in all aspects, even the mobile app. TY ShopLC and good luck with the new company! So ...

I keep them in business by buying so much.

Hi, 1. I would buy a diamond tester. 2. A loupe. 3. Look up Dr. Lori V. she has her own website as well as U tube . You can can get unlimited appraisals for one price for a month or less. She will also tell you which sites to sell on, for what piece. Also DO NOT SELL TO AN APPRAISER of your pieces. ...

I bought the amber bracelet and the necklace. I do like it. But, had to look up the items to see about the spangles. The heating is in an oil. Apparently it is to de-cloud the amber too.
Also mine does glow under black light.

In the latter part of the 1970's I worked in Dallas, Texas. We sold stones including turquoise, sheet silver, and tools to make jewelry. I agree with the observation that the turquoise looked different then. The many of entire pieces today, are dipped in a resin to stabilize a lot of turquoise stone...