Oriental Direct Craft Supplies Blog

As a seller of beautiful gemstone beads, we often get asked if our beads come with authenticity certificates. It's a great question, and it shows you care about the quality and genuine nature of the gemstones you purchase. However, the answer for semi-precious gemstone beads is almost always "no," and for very good reason! Let's explain why. What is a Gemstone Certificate? A gemstone authenticity certificate is an official document issued by a reputable gemological laboratory (like GIA, IGI, or …