Does Temu sell real jewelry? Testing sterling silver and moissanite from Temu

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26 күн бұрын

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@platinumaquascapes8163 23 күн бұрын

My parents and I have been in the business of mass-manufactured jewelry for a while now, most of the stuff is made to be shipped out in bulk to companies like temu, wish, etc. A lot of the manufacturers that make those cheap plated chains actually sell to craft stores like Michael's or Hobby Lobby where you can buy spools of chains. I tend to avoid craft stores for that reason in particular- their chains wear and tarnish within days of use since the plating is so thin. Anyway, lots of their overstock stuff actually ends up on eBay where it's up for auction and sometimes in bulk, and it gets shipped straight from the manufacturer's warehouses, usually from India when it comes to jewelry. And yes, they do falsely advertise their materials even on eBay as "Silver" or "Cast stainless" when it's usually just cheap plated nickel or copper

@Lauraetcetera 23 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you SO MUCH for this informative response!! I hope you don't mind if I pin it so others can read this :) Thanks for taking the time to respond and watch!

@meeshell91365 17 күн бұрын

@platinumaquascapes8163 Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I make jewelry and would love to know where I can actually purchase good chain and findings! Any advice?

@Buffalett 17 күн бұрын

Same for me! I'd like to know! @@meeshell91365

@lindaholly8540 15 күн бұрын

This was educational and interesting. Thank you for sharing the video.

@theideaplace 14 күн бұрын

I've used a lot of chain from Michael on spools and actually haven't had any issues with it...

@celestialblueceleste2511 18 күн бұрын

I buy vintage sterling jewelry and use a strong magnet in the store to test sterling. I've found that even pieces marked sterling or 925 were not authentic. Gold and silver are not magnetic.

@rudafruu 17 күн бұрын

Some gold pieces can actually be magnetic. This is not unusual especially with postwar and mid century jewellery. I have one ring that is 18 karat gold, and it's magnetic. It dates to around 1950. Metals were harder to come by, and more alloys were used than they normally would. So it's not a fail-safe test. It could just mean that there's a higher alloy content, for honest or shifty reasons.

@celestialblueceleste2511 17 күн бұрын

@@rudafruu Thanks!!

@winterbeaches 16 күн бұрын

Copper isn't very magnetic. They will use a copper base and plate it silver to pass the magnet test.

@dmreddragon6 12 күн бұрын

@@rudafruu - One should remember that there's always been shysters, and crooks in the world. I wouldn't go by just the magnet test either though because quite a few metal alloys aren't magnetic. Always best to do acid testing.

@dmreddragon6 12 күн бұрын

@@winterbeaches -- I've been ripped off like that. Was even stamped sterling, or 925.

@gabriellorenzo6589 9 күн бұрын

You gotta keep doing these temu jewelry testing, it’s a banger

@Lauraetcetera 8 күн бұрын

lol thank you!

@PierogiInspired 17 күн бұрын

So Temu is like a new casino. They give you some wins in the beginning to get you hooked then switch to fewer and fewer until you are almost always throwing your money away. Or getting what you paid for anyway.

@Lauraetcetera 17 күн бұрын

LOL! This could be a solid analogy and makes me laugh. I do think though that they deal with so many sellers, it really comes down to who the seller is/where it's shipping from. These rings came from 4 different, oddly enough.

@ToolsForLife1111 2 күн бұрын

I've had great luck so far, I think the key is the type of merch and reading descriptions

@jenfei6998 12 күн бұрын

As a native Mandarin speaker from an Asian country (not China), I am not surprised by the poor results of your test. I don’t even dare to download the Temu app due to cybersecurity concerns. It's disheartening to see honest and responsible retail sites like Zulily losing the battle to scammers. 😅😅😅

@elizabethcanterbury1507 10 күн бұрын

I AGREE WITH YOU SO MUCH!! I LOVED ZULILY!! THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS I BOUGHT FROM THEM! FROM PEARLS TO DRESSES, TO STAINED GLASS WINDOW AND SOLAR LIGHTS! CLOTHES GALORE FOR THE GRANDS! READ REVIEWS AND NEVER GOT JUKED! SERIOUSLY!! NOW TEMU…… STOLE MY MONEY…. NEVER RECEIVED MY MERCHANDISE……. WAS TOUGH TO CONTACT……. I KNEW IT WAS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE…. I STILL GOT SUCKERED!! NADA…. NOTHING….. LEARNED PRETTY QUICK …. NEVER AGAIN TEMU!!

@RavenWoman 3 күн бұрын

Awww I loved Zulily! I am sad that it’s gone.

@maskedman1337 14 күн бұрын

"I guess I just have a scrap dragon...and I'll have to move on with my life." 🤣 You're great!

@Lauraetcetera 14 күн бұрын

you rock, this comment totally uplifted me! Thanks for appreciating my brand of weird! lol

@maskedman1337 14 күн бұрын

@@Lauraetcetera Hehe...it was a great line and seemingly out of the blue (it's the first video of yours that I've seen). Keep it up!

@nancyfoster620 23 күн бұрын

Just found your channel, this was so interesting and I really learned a lot. Love your vibe!

@Lauraetcetera 22 күн бұрын

Ahhh thanks so much, this is such a nice compliment!

@nicoledevine85 15 күн бұрын

I haven’t seen your channel pop up in years!!! I was just thinking about the time you tested crystals vs emf! lol glad to have you back in my feed!

@Lauraetcetera 14 күн бұрын

LOL I'm almost embarrassed by that video, haha! Then again I feel that way about most of my earlier videos :P Welcome back!

@Fauna4ever 17 күн бұрын

I'm in love with the wood grain of the tabletop you are working on ❤

@Lauraetcetera 17 күн бұрын

Thank you!! No one's ever commented on it before but I'm with you, love a good natural stained wood! Too bad I scratched it, whoops! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :)

@Toogor 9 күн бұрын

What I'm more concerned about is receiving something from Temu that has harmful chemicals/heavy metals like cadmium and lead, both of which have been found in Temu jewelry by multiple organizations. Seriously, google both of those substances, and I bet you in 10 years we're gonna see those side effects everywhere.

@Lauraetcetera 8 күн бұрын

I actually did look into this and it turns out lead is used in a very wide variety of jewelry, not just temu's junk. Even in plastics and children's jewelry from all over. yikes.

@Toogor 6 күн бұрын

@Lauraetcetera Extremely sad to hear. Probably sourced from the same suppliers that sell on Temu, Shein, Amazon, etc.

@neko7606 4 күн бұрын

100%. Ordered spoons from Amazon, found the same ones on Temu. The coating wore off in two washes, and the underneath tested positive for lead.

@cherylmaden5989 2 күн бұрын

Totally, they have different safety laws overseas. It could really be dangerous

@JrBurriss 16 күн бұрын

Thanks for the test and sacrifices you did for us. Just my 1 cent

@Lauraetcetera 15 күн бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for spending your time with me!

@dzineslaura4340 24 күн бұрын

Excellent video, enjoyed the testing.

@Lauraetcetera 24 күн бұрын

Thank you Laura!

@rhondathibodeaux2457 17 күн бұрын

I buy jewelry from Temu, not because I think it’s real but because I like the piece!

@Emeraldwitch30 17 күн бұрын

My daughter buys cheap jewelry for my granddaughter and her friends and of course the 2 younger boys also like to be blinged up lol but they tend to lose stuff so we don't buy expensive and as long as it's cute they don't care. I buy a lot at yard sales and have lucked into some really nice sliver pieces and a couple gold and one beautiful ring that not only was unmarked gold but had real diamonds and emeralds in it. The seller said it was a cheap ring his grandma bought while she traveled in south America and for the price was sure it was cheap no maker marks or gold marks on it anywhere. I just loved how it looked and wore it to have my wedding rings fixed and the jeweler looked at it and asked if he could test it. 18kt gold with two tiny 1/4 diamonds and 1/2 karat real emerald. But the emerald has a very tiny inclusion on one corner of the stone. But still one of my favorite pieces lol But I think I might grab one of the kits and start testing. I've been lucky my jewelry guy loves seeing the handful of items I find while out treasure hunting and often, if he's not busy, will test the lot for me for $15 Oh the real ring I ended up buying for $5 and was told it's worth probably about $300 if I sold it for the gold.

@maryannkom299 16 күн бұрын

Which is the only reason you should buy it because it’s likely all fake, and by the way.. me too, just because I like it.

@kiwidee6564 16 күн бұрын

Me too ! And not one piece has been crap

@M.Campbell 16 күн бұрын

@@Emeraldwitch30 Natural emeralds usually have inclusions. They aren't "penalized" for them like diamonds. The stone is probably more valuable than you might think.

@rebeccapeach4008 15 күн бұрын

My ring went from silver to brown in a couple of weeks, never buying temu jewellery again

@sherylcampbell7822 11 күн бұрын

I loved the v shaped mosenite ring! So pretty 🤩

@LindaKayHolevas 8 күн бұрын

This was really interesting! I refuse to shop on Temu & SHEIN, because I hate fast fashion, but I am still curious about their items because I know people who shop them. The older I’ve gotten, the more I value quality over quantity. I would much prefer to spend $100 on a ring that I’m going to have the rest of my life, then $10 on a ring that’s not going to hold up for more then a few months. This video brought me to your channel, but your adorable personality and seeing that you have a huge fish tank is what made me subscribe. I am also a fish keeper & am looking forward to watching your videos! Thank you! 🐠🐟

@Lauraetcetera 7 күн бұрын

Awww thank you so much for this comment! This is so sweet and happy to start my day off reading a comment like this

@LindaKayHolevas 7 күн бұрын

@@Lauraetcetera Yes! I love this! My entire (boho inspired) home is furnished with mostly second hand items. I am all about sustainability & keeping things out of the landfills. I follow a lot of resellers because I love thrift shopping & the thrill of finding unique vintage items. I am happy to be here! Thanks for the reply! 🥰

@Call-me-Al 4 күн бұрын

I'm happy to buy costume jewelery that might only last a decade, but I still refuse to do Temu/Shein/Wish.

@deecarson3343 23 күн бұрын

That was very interesting. I never thought to scratch the entire stone. I got a couple bracelets from Temu one time but never tested. But they look cheap. Thanks for the info 👍💜

@Lauraetcetera 23 күн бұрын

oh no! It's pretty easy to test; I always recommend it to jewelry collectors so they don't get taken! Thanks so much for watching Dee!

@JeanStAubin-nl9uo 10 күн бұрын

This was very interesting. Thank you. I just subscribed.

@sunglee2093 24 күн бұрын

I shed a small tear for that dragon.😢

@Lauraetcetera 24 күн бұрын

It was for the greater good! If I ever learn to solder, maybe he'll become something better one day...

@unnamellie 22 күн бұрын

Yeah the dragon was cool I'd like to make a mold out of it, and maybe do a resin versions Brb gotta order something like that😂

@Lauraetcetera 22 күн бұрын

@@unnamellie do you do resin art?! I do showcase videos of people's hobbies. If you ever want to share some photos, email them to me! jewelryetcchannel@gmail.com

@anns1921 4 күн бұрын

Great video Laura and so informative. I was going to ask what jewelry testing kit you use so thanks for the link. I have purchased some things from Temu but mostly rocks and stones and have always been pretty happy with my purchases. As for customer service I did have an issue with an item that was missing the suction cup needed to hang in the window. When I reached out to them they just quickly refunded the entire item cost no questions asked. I learned a lot from you today so thank you and God bless!!! (And as for my favorite piece... the 3 stone diamond ring which I'm guessing was already yours... SO PRETTY!!!)

@Lauraetcetera 4 күн бұрын

Aww thank you so much! Yup that was a purchase from ebay :P I very rarely buy retail, almost everything I get nowadays is second-hand. Thanks for watching! Oh also a teaser for you -- I do plan to eventually do stones from temu ;) stay tuned!

@anns1921 3 күн бұрын

@@Lauraetcetera I love second hand stuff and can't wait for you to do stones from Temu.

@aquariusrizing 7 күн бұрын

I love that you're doing this so I don't have to! Thankyou!

@PattyPawz1969 24 күн бұрын

Hi Laura, thank you for sharing. Poor little dragon ring....

@Lauraetcetera 24 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching Patty! I know, I feel bad but it was for the greater good LOL

@kimberlyace5480 22 күн бұрын

Your video just poped up in my feed, quite interesting. Gave you a thumbs up for the sacrifice of the cute dragon ring :(

@Lauraetcetera 21 күн бұрын

aww ,thank you and sorry to have done it! But he'll be revived one day ^_^

@anitasmith7764 14 күн бұрын

I kinda wish you had posted a pic of the ad on Temu for each piece. Many times in the description it will tell you it’s a sterling silver alternative “ or something like that. Or silver plated etc.

@Lauraetcetera 14 күн бұрын

If I ever re-do this video, I'll be sure to do that, or at least mention it in the video. I did briefly but not explicitly enough because a couple people have asked. In every ring purchased, I made sure the ad said it was sterling in both the title and description, so this isn't a case of me just missing something.

@CopingwithGrattitude 4 күн бұрын

I didn’t test a few of pieces I tried from Temu; but they were junk and looked cheap even if they were real.

@24391 4 күн бұрын

Wonderful. I just shared your video to many friends plus I’ll watch again. ❤

@Lauraetcetera 4 күн бұрын

Thank you SO much!!! Shares help our tremendously, and I appreciate it!

@jewelrysquirrel8819 13 күн бұрын

Thank you for giving people this info... I already knew most were fake on there so I don't buy the expensive stuff on there...but I love their stainless pieces.. so far they have been really good..only buy the stainless and return anything that comes in looking bad.. it is so easy to return..Just some fun jewelry..:)

@stateofdisorder1 23 күн бұрын

I just use my fingers. My skin is acidic, I just have to wear it for a couple hours and my skin eats off the plating 😂😂

@Lauraetcetera 23 күн бұрын

LOL hahahahhah this is too funny

@theresajokeintheresomewher6240 18 күн бұрын

Me too. Brought a beautiful silver plated necklace and it lasted 2 hours!

@2degucitas 14 күн бұрын

Everyone's skin is acidic, lactic acid.

@stateofdisorder1 13 күн бұрын

@@2degucitas my skin is REALLY acidic. I can only wear sterling, steel or gold and I even turn yellow gold red lol

@Karen_notkarening 9 күн бұрын

Mine does that too. I use clear nail polish.

@lorisanford7700 19 күн бұрын

Thank you for helping so many by sacrificing your piece.

@Lauraetcetera 18 күн бұрын

😂 my pleasure! 🫡

@willowowlseer 18 күн бұрын

Great video Laura! I bought a few pieces of Temu (sterling) jewelry as well and where I do not have testing materials, I could tell a couple of pieces were for sure fake. I know when I purchased some were sus just from the images and some did look legit. I bought the ones that at least looked legit on the images. I didn't pay much at all and knew some would prolly end up looking fake once I had them in my hands. It's pretty much a shot in the dark when you buy from them.

@Lauraetcetera 18 күн бұрын

Yup absolutely. I know what you mean, when you handle jewelry as long as we have you can tell just by looking sometimes. When I did my wish video, I knew as I was ordering I was about to screw myself, lmao!! Thanks for watching!

@mishagray2835 10 күн бұрын

I am glad I found this video. It saves me a lot of money and time.

@lisaf9712 16 күн бұрын

Thank you❤ Very interesting video and helpful.

@Lauraetcetera 15 күн бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you!

@boelensds 11 күн бұрын

you need the silver testing fluid. The Nitric Acid Test is used to check if silver is pure or plated. To do so, file a small part of the item in a discreet area where it cannot be seen. Apply a few drops of nitric acid. If the acid turns bright or dark red, it is likely that you have fine or sterling silver. mostly in a testing kit is the one with a red cap depending on the kit used.

@sunnyscott4876 4 күн бұрын

Instantly got a Temu ad the second I clicked on this video! 😂

@Lauraetcetera 4 күн бұрын

I have to laugh about that -- Temu must have paid to have ads on this video. I guess they didn't watch it LOL

@lulumoon3636 18 күн бұрын

Awww the dragon, I hope they can become something better. This was really fascinating & I've had earrings that have said they are sterling silver & they haven't been due to them causing a reaction (turning my ears where I wore them green) it just goes to show we can never really know for sure until things are tested. Kind of upsetting because those earrings were from a small business who I thought would be more truthful/reputable. Have subbed because this truly fascinates me!

@Lauraetcetera 18 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and your comment! Yes I definitely advocate everyone testing their jewelry. It's possible the person who sold them to you didn't know themselves, but either way, someone lied along the line! Sorry you're having a reaction to them :/

@2009LuckyStar 13 күн бұрын

I’ve brought a lot from Temu, I found the cheaper stuff are usually rubbish unless it’s things that are normally cheap like stationary which are good. Electrical items are good if you spend more, don’t bother with overly cheap electricals. I found a great massager that was also on Amazon but cheaper. Another thing I recommend is their long bedhead cushions, if you look for them online they’re expensive.

@cynthiagoode2349 16 күн бұрын

1st of it doesn't have the 9.25 stamp on the picture its probably allloy or copper, it could also be stainless steel. To be sure what your getting scroll down past comments. Then under that is the store name, then it'll say product description, it's right before the pictures, click on that. And make sure to scroll thru. It'll say what the metal is for sure. Hope this helps everyone. Everything I've gotten is actually silver

@Lauraetcetera 15 күн бұрын

I definitely did that to make sure, but it didn't work this time :( The last time I ordered jewelry from there (a year ago) it was all real. On the "diamond dust" ring, this is from the listing: The Main Material: 925 Silver Plating: 24K Gold Plated Usually there's a paragraph of a description but this is all that's listed here. For the other floral one, it says this: The Main Material: 925 Silver Plating: 925 Silver Plated Style: Vintage This product is made of 925 sterling silver and is free of nickel, lead, and cadmium, making it hypoallergenic. ^^^see what I mean? Are you sure what you got was real? Did you test it? Not trying to be rude, just genuinely curious. I really hope you're not unknowingly getting ripped off! The diamond dust ring was pretty convincing looking. I wouldn't have known if I didn't test it I don't think.

@leannlucas9512 17 күн бұрын

We sold my 2 ct mined diamond wedding ring for ¼ what we paid for it. We were so sad. I replaced it with Moisenite. Im glad to see this. Made me feel better about my replacement

@Lauraetcetera 17 күн бұрын

This comment made me happy. I'm sorry you had to sell your original ring but I bet the moissanite is every bit as beautiful! Thank you for sharing, have a lovely week!

@Lauraetcetera 17 күн бұрын

to clarify, happy that I helped make you feel better ^_^

@MenopauseandMadness74 22 күн бұрын

Thank you for this. I think it depends on the vendor. Temu is like Amazon. So, there will be some shady characters. But I'm happy to have seen this, thanks! 🌺🌺

@Lauraetcetera 22 күн бұрын

You're absolutely right about that! Thanks for watching!

@aussiesawake1037 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for doing this but to me it really doesn't matter. I've loved my Temu rings and earrings and have never had an allergic reaction to any of them although I normally have a reaction to nickel in jewellery in the past.

@luzziann1524 17 күн бұрын

Me,too, i react to nickel, my ears turn red and thick and they itch terrible ,what ever they use i had no reactions so far. Nock on wood

@lizziandlewy8803 2 күн бұрын

Hi Laura, 🌟 no wonder it went viral. 🎉🎉🎉 I love this sort of content. It's informative and honest. Aaaaand, you sacrificed a silver ring, that's dedication! 😂 Nice one Laura, take care. 💛✌️

@Lauraetcetera 2 күн бұрын

Well thank you so much Lizzi!!!

@joniangelsrreal6262 15 күн бұрын

The sigh so genuine…🤣

@Lauraetcetera 14 күн бұрын

LOL I have strong feelings about jewelry what can I say :P

@Sweetnlow19811 11 күн бұрын

This is fascinating. I didn't know how silver was tested. Can you possibly link to the first ring that tested positive for moissanite. I need an inexpensive ring to replace my wedding band until I can get it resized 😊

@RoyIMVU 10 күн бұрын

OMG I am so happy that 40 dollar one was real because I have the same one!

@BlessedBaubles 14 күн бұрын

I’d love to know how you do the two cameras! So fun!!

@Lauraetcetera 14 күн бұрын

Hi Cheri! I just set up the dslr camera on a tripod facing me, then use my phone over the jewelry. I upload both the videos to my desktop computer and edit them together :)

@user-gk3pd5no8z 17 күн бұрын

Can you tell me wot is the block you used and the liquid as I have coming some 952 silver charms coming soon and now won't to test them 😮

@Lauraetcetera 17 күн бұрын

It's just an acid testing stone, although I think it's actually glass. It comes in the kit :) I have a link in my description of the video to what I use

@LisaHPhoenix 18 күн бұрын

What is the square thing that you use to abrade the rings? Does that come with the acid test?

@Lauraetcetera 18 күн бұрын

Yes! It’s called a testing stone ai believe but I think it’s actually frosted glass. You get it with the kit usually but you can buy them separately, and they also come in white

@Bullen_3 59 минут бұрын

I was more nervous than i thought i would be..way more lol. Things didn't go too bad. I was glad your moissonites worked out. I like the chevron moissonite,the best.

@kaaychaan3011 14 күн бұрын

First time watching your videos! You popped up in my recommendd! Not sure if you’re aware, but the sound is only coming from the right headphone. 😅

@Lauraetcetera 14 күн бұрын

A couple people mentioned it and I found that to be true in my car as well :( I'm sorry about that!! I have to check my setting for future videos. thanks for watching anyway!

@kaaychaan3011 3 күн бұрын

@@Lauraetcetera No worries! Thanks for posting. ☺️

@essiefowler9775 7 күн бұрын

Oh the little dragon just sitting by himself 😂

@Lauraetcetera 6 күн бұрын

he's with is scrappy friends now, no longer alone ^_^

@stay_curious 15 күн бұрын

I loved the little dragon guy 😂❤

@Lauraetcetera 15 күн бұрын

You can still love him in pieces! LOL -- I hope to revive him one day!

@stay_curious 15 күн бұрын

@@Lauraetcetera in pieces it is 🤣🤣

@meeshell91365 17 күн бұрын

Great video! If anything, I loved learning how to test !! I have found Temu to be really good about refunding your money on anything you are dissatisfied with! So maybe you can get your money back for the fake ones!!

@IrishAnnie 16 күн бұрын

Yes. I ordered a beautiful sterling solitaire with cubic zirconia or Moisanitte. I needed it for travel. Wrong size. They refunded and I ordered another one. It looks beautiful.

@hotwateronwool 11 күн бұрын

Congrats on the algorithm finding this one! 😅🎉 When u scratch the rings on the black square, does it damage the rings at all?

@roden70 7 күн бұрын

Yes it does.

@skwervin1 11 күн бұрын

I have that skin that wears through plating super fast and I can tell you I have bought some rings from Wish over the years which are still going strong and rings that I have bought from indie shops that have tarnished in days/weeks for much more. Basically, I buy them if they are pretty. I don't have a huge amount of money but if it says it is 925 and the words "Plated" or "filled" do not appear in the ad, I will consider buying it if the price is reasonable. Nice to know the moissanite was real though!

@ResaJo1 4 күн бұрын

So many mass manufacturers are rhodium plating silver, which explains why your first few lines aren't testing properly. In your "fakes" they are often just using brass & barely enough silver in the alloy to get rid of the yellow color, but it's still mostly brass. I have found Temu's "rose gold" has no gold at all, it's a copper & silver alloy, I sent some in to a refiner & that was what was reported back. High copper with low silver & miniscule amount of gold

@Mrskojak13 4 күн бұрын

Yay, Laura a viral video!!! You did a good job and nice to see your smiling face 😘💖💍💍

@Lauraetcetera 4 күн бұрын

MrsKojak!!! How have you been?!!! So nice to hear from you!

@richellefiscus9309 17 күн бұрын

My moissanite from there are gorgeous and all tested positive for diamond. My guess on the one is that it was rodium plated. My uncle is a metal smith and owns a very high end custom jewelry store where I have worked many years helping. The moissanite from there matches up to very high end jewelry I have seen! Can easily go toe to toe with a diamond! Even if you bought a moissanite piece and had it put in a different setting, you’re still ahead

@FourJaysFour 10 күн бұрын

I was thinking Rhodium plated sterling also.

@BlessedBaubles 14 күн бұрын

Hi Laura!! It’s great to see you! ❤ I love your personality! And you look marvelous! As for the nay sayers, give them some raspberries. Hehe 😂 You are the bomb!

@Lauraetcetera 14 күн бұрын

Awww thanks so much!! This video got popular and it's bringing out some nasty people who have not been the nicest about my personality, so I appreciate you saying that!

@tywhitmire860 17 күн бұрын

Gemstones and diamonds have different grades, so they are likely lower grade, which means lower cost.

@BobbyTB425 15 күн бұрын

I bought a silver and moissanite and its real i love my ring.

@kellyharper367 17 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@Lauraetcetera 17 күн бұрын

Thank YOU! ^_^

@katrinejones7548 10 күн бұрын

I consciously choose the jewellery i buy because i like the design or colour. I'd prefer real silver obviously but when it costs 78p i'm realistic in knowing that no way it's real silver. I do have sensitive skin so i just paint my jewellery from Temu with clear nail varnish, wait for it to dry before wearing, then no issues affecting my skin or green marks where plating has come off. It's lovely having lots of items to choose between.

@user-mc8pt8lu1g 17 күн бұрын

Great video ,I buy so much from tumu,thanks for sharing that ,😊

@ISpyQueen 24 күн бұрын

hello hello very good video and I love your picture quality

@Lauraetcetera 24 күн бұрын

Hey Anitra! Thank you so much for the kind words!

@ISpyQueen 23 күн бұрын

@@Lauraetcetera u welcome love

@hollylowery26 19 сағат бұрын

I bought a mixed box of ocean themed beads for my 6 year old granddaughter. The turtles look like they were carved by someone learning how to do it. Some even had black marker showing where they needed to be carved. Next I dropped a few into alcohol and most of the color came right off, as if they were painted and not dyed. It was supposed to be natural howlite that was dyed. After the alcohol evaporated the colors were very matte, all the luster was completely gone and I used the cheap 70% alcohol.

@karentownley4062 14 күн бұрын

Where can we get the testing kit thank you

@Lauraetcetera 14 күн бұрын

There are links in the video description box :)

@sallyfurger4360 4 күн бұрын

I’m enjoying this video First time I seen your videos. I tried to subscribe but for some reason I can’t 🤷🏻‍♀️

@Lauraetcetera 4 күн бұрын

oh no that's a bummer! Thank you for trying though!!!

@carlystone5994 Сағат бұрын

So how can you tell the difference between diamond and moissenaite?

@lionheart830 17 күн бұрын

Could it be a rhodium plating over the silver? They do that to prevent tarnishing.

@Lauraetcetera 17 күн бұрын

Absolutely! I'm wondering if that's it, or at least some other type of plating.

@lionheart830 17 күн бұрын

@@Lauraetcetera With your results it's anyone's guess. Thanks for sharing that info!

@heygirl2 17 күн бұрын

Great testing ...thanks!

@Lauraetcetera 17 күн бұрын

glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

@bellajamie1983 10 күн бұрын

Iv bought multiple 925 stearling rings and they never turned green on me and I wear them all the time for months now

@Jay20226 9 күн бұрын

What if the streak turns like a copper color?

@mosaicmonk4380 9 күн бұрын

Great video

@Lauraetcetera 8 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@mickeyw139 8 күн бұрын

Is there any way to do a lead test or hazardous metals test?

@Lauraetcetera 8 күн бұрын

Unfortunately no cheap way to do it. there are home testing kits but they are more meant for things like painted walls and evidently not very reliable for jewelry. I could send it somewhere but we're talking hundreds to test cheap jewelry. not worth it.

@unnamellie 22 күн бұрын

I've bought a lot of jewelry from AliExpress in my time, cheaper ones like to rub off very quickly, and I've spent a lot of days with green stripes from copper oxidation. My wedding ring is 925 silver, and one of my rings is Soviet silver-plated, looks kinda golden now because silver rubbed off, but judging from the faint green on my finger, it's very copper, but the difference is MASSIVE still

@Lauraetcetera 22 күн бұрын

I've never ordered from AliExpress. Have you ever gotten real things from them?

@unnamellie 22 күн бұрын

@@Lauraetcetera I mean, if you buy something a bit expensive, you can find real silver. Like on wish or temu. But I've never bought something expecting a real deal, but PC parts that I've bought there are good and were much cheaper than in my country

@unnamellie 22 күн бұрын

And I like support on AliExpress. They're most likely to be on a side of a buyer, than seller

@Lauraetcetera 22 күн бұрын

@@unnamellie good to know. Thanks so much for sharing!

@YurinanAcquiline 16 күн бұрын

I found a brand on Amazon I liked with some nice silver jewellery. And I found that brand on AliExpress. I bought it and it seems to be silver. So I am pleased.

@geebrewer8186 14 сағат бұрын

I have noticed on the supposed 925 sterling rings being sold on Temu, that the main headline description will say 925 sterling silver, but, if you go down to the left of the screen, and move down a bit, there is a seller's description of the item, and many times it will say a general metal with it being silverplated. I purchased a couple Moissanite rings, they are really pretty and sparkly, but the bands are SO thin.

@Lauraetcetera 11 сағат бұрын

Sadly I made sure they all explicitly stated they were made of 925 sterling silver, NOT plated :/

@pamwied6983 17 күн бұрын

great video

@Lauraetcetera 17 күн бұрын

thank you so much!

@oliviahancook5195 15 күн бұрын

I noticed that Temu also if you read carefully you can see different store names or manufacturers.

@juliepodlewski9528 15 күн бұрын

Exactly, it’s all different suppliers that you are dealing with. Some will be good, some….

@Lauraetcetera 15 күн бұрын

You're absolutely right, I wish I had mentioned that in the video. I did mention they're form different locations, but didn't mention specifically suppliers.

@MariaNickLambert 23 күн бұрын

Love the video 😊🌸🌼🌸maria

@Lauraetcetera 23 күн бұрын

Good morning Maria! Thanks so much!

@ralexandra1058 18 күн бұрын

Would you be able to link the first moissanite ring please?

@Lauraetcetera 18 күн бұрын

here it is, thanks for watching! www.temu.com/goods.html?_bg_fs=1&goods_id=601099586425623&_oak_stage=6&_oak_page_source=703&refer_page_name=home&refer_page_id=10005_1720389602890_954hzqz77m&refer_page_sn=10005&_x_sessn_id=dtz5bmz79b

@ralexandra1058 17 күн бұрын

@@Lauraetcetera thank you so much! My sister has been looking for an affordable moissanite ring and I’m going to send this her way! Temu isn’t ideal (worst retailer on the planet next to shein) but it’s affordable. Thank you for testing! I learned a lot in this video and it was really interesting 🩷

@Lauraetcetera 17 күн бұрын

@@ralexandra1058 My pleasure! Also I'd argue that wish is the worst, lol! Have a great week!

@1983zoe 19 күн бұрын

I’m so confused, isn’t the 18kt solution to check for gold and there’s a separate one for silver? I may have missed something as it’s almost 2am lol

@MamaStyles 18 күн бұрын

You can use some of the same chemicals for silver and gold .I think 18k testing fluid can be used for silver too(it shines blue) saves on cost

@Lauraetcetera 18 күн бұрын

yes exactly what @mamasyles said! It can be used for testing gold, but it works on silver as well. There is also a silver acid, but it turns a dark red when positive and hard to see against the black stone (although you can get a white stone, or wipe up the liquid on a white paper towel or q-tip to see what it is). Also, sometimes it's erroneous; it's given me a false reading before and I had to have my jeweler test for me. He confirmed that the 18k was right (it was light blue) and the silver test was wrong (I think it didn't turn a color or was maybe brown? I can't remember...). Thanks for watching!

@1983zoe 17 күн бұрын

Thank you

@JokesInBase13 8 күн бұрын

I think I've had decent luck with cheap silver internet jewelry. I've never acid tested, but I react pretty violently to copper and nickel alloys (sometimes even if it's thinly plated), so I pretty much know within an hour of putting something on if it's completely fake or poorly plated. I can't quite place what it is, but I just get a "vibe" from certain listings. That said, I would still never buy something intended for daily wear from the internet. There are surprisingly affordable options at my local independent jeweler, so it's worth it to go there.

@katedavy6272 16 күн бұрын

Try A tie around the middle! It's cute

@toniweston4330 7 күн бұрын

I wish you would test the Pandora Beads that Temu sells. Please 😊

@Lauraetcetera 6 күн бұрын

I'll write this down for a future video idea ^_^

@tonyahall395 5 күн бұрын

Do you think it depends on which seller it comes from?

@Lauraetcetera 5 күн бұрын

Absolutely. This is something I'll be addressing in a future video :)

@Justmichs 6 күн бұрын

I would be really keen if you could test gemstones sold off the company. If you are able. Many thanks for your time and video ❤

@Lauraetcetera 6 күн бұрын

This idea is actually in the pipeline! Are there any in particular you'd like me to review?

@Justmichs 6 күн бұрын

@@Lauraetcetera indeed how about tektites for a challenge 🙏 or even semi precious stones that could be cubic or glass or even heat treated to increase the price say from citrine to amethyst

@Lauraetcetera 6 күн бұрын

@@Justmichs tektites would be very difficult as they are glass and almost indistinguishable from generic glass, but the semi-precious stones are definitely doable :) thanks for the suggestions! there are some that look very fake to me but sell on there so I'm considering grabbing some to see for myself.

@Justmichs 6 күн бұрын

@@Lauraetcetera indeed thank you.

@pamelacupcakes4539 16 күн бұрын

I mean i buy jewellery off temu but more so aliexpress because A - its cheap and B - because it looks good. Now i have brought pandora style charms for my Christmas bracelet and my Halloween bracelet that i only wear like a couple of times a year and so far things look good and they have held up. But i can't afford pandora any more with the cost of living what one charm cost me in store i can get a whole bracelet worth. Sadly a lot of fakes are on places like Temu, Shein and aliexpress but i buy it for dress up jewellery. My main jewellery that i wear come from a family run stores here in Australia and i have had those items for years with no problems

@LyndalDJ 9 күн бұрын

Never once have I thought the jewellery on Temu to be real 😂😅

@sarassmith6900 13 күн бұрын

Very good job 👍👍🙏👌❤

@Lauraetcetera 13 күн бұрын

thank you!!

@Emeraldwitch30 17 күн бұрын

Im really allergic to nickel and usually within a few hours i will rash up with fake silver or plated gold.

@Lauraetcetera 17 күн бұрын

you have a built in jewelry tester! haha. Bummer though about the rash :( I'd say it'd be worth it to get a testing kit for sure if you collect jewelry. It makes me so irate companies sell fake jewelry when allergies to metals is a known thing. I hope you're not too sore or itchy afterward!

@bibittybobettyboo-uz2rf 8 күн бұрын

Thanks for the test - as another test, maybe test only products that have the "red 925" stamp on the image from Temu. It's a circle that says "Real Sterling Silver around the perimeter and 925 in the centre." Maybe that's also an indicator of it actually being real??? If anything it makes for a fun video!

@Lauraetcetera 8 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for saying this! So many people in the comments are being so critical! It's just meant to be fun ^_^ Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave this comment!

@brutallyhonestdollreviews 16 күн бұрын

The only rings that i bought on AliExpress that passed my silver test (aka my extremely allergic kiddo) were by Kuololit

@drmimzz309 16 күн бұрын

anything you don’t like or is fake TEMU will refund. No problem. I have never had a refund refused. I buy stainless steel jewellery from TEMU and I love it. Very durable, doesn’t bend, or deform.

@Lauraetcetera 16 күн бұрын

I haven't tried yet because they wanted photos of the items which I have had time to take, but it's on my to-do list today :) Love stainless jewelry! Can't beat the durability, that's for sure! Thanks for watching :)

@Lauraetcetera 16 күн бұрын

I feel silly for waiting so long to return this stuff. I did it today. They are refunding and said to keep it, lol. Yay for easy returns!

@justmejenny7986 15 күн бұрын

Been ordering from them for 2 years. Returns are very easy and I have never had a problem.

@ZephyrinSkies 13 күн бұрын

Ah yeh, stainless steel gets so overpriced in retail when it's really quite cheap to produce. It's great to buy from cheap shopping platforms because you can find it without the markup and it's a great material. Assuming you don't fall for a wrongly labelled listing, but you can kinda sus those out with experience.

@tinalynn3394 15 күн бұрын

With temu, scroll down and look at the material listing. The "main material:" should say silver if it's not played. I, well, found this out the hard way LOL One ring turned my finger green within 1 hour - but getting it wet or anything like that.😮😮😮

@Lauraetcetera 15 күн бұрын

Annoyingly they all said they were sterling through and though. The description, the title, everything >.< I definitely checked before I purchased. Oh well - I did get a refund with no problems so that was good. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

@anitasmith7764 14 күн бұрын

Sadly most small businesses (from my experience) charge ALOT! This is a way for people to have something cute at an affordable price. Most of this stuff can be found on amazon, Etsy, eBay etc. but marked up 100%

@bluecat2741 11 күн бұрын

I only buy "real" jewelry from a jewelry store I trust. They also sell rings for about 10 to 15 dollars and I know that I will get a quality piece with repair service if something gets broken.

@Lauraetcetera 11 күн бұрын

YES, this is the best way to shop for jewelry for sure!

@triplejandcrafts2753 18 күн бұрын

Nice video

@Lauraetcetera 18 күн бұрын

Thank you Jennifer!

@Timetravel1111 12 күн бұрын

14:04 OK on the V-shaped ring and the other ones you’re doing here 14:16 could you clarify are you saying they’re moissanite or are they diamond? 💎

@Lauraetcetera 12 күн бұрын

They are moissanite :)

@ExposedByJools 8 күн бұрын

I'm shocked the moisannite was real I love moisannite and have paid a lot more than temu prices. Is it easy to get a diamond tester? I am now considering getting my moisannite from Temu in future :0) x

@Lauraetcetera 8 күн бұрын

I have a link in the description box of the video. That one is only 9.99 i think

@ExposedByJools 7 күн бұрын

@@Lauraetcetera Thanks :0) x

@Jonatron503 14 күн бұрын

The moissanite isn’t actually real, it’s lab created… but it’s still authentic versus glass or other material. Thanks for the video! It’s very helpful

@Lauraetcetera 14 күн бұрын

Well, it's still real I'd argue, just not "natural" ;) Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! I appreciate it!

@CE-jl1lv 13 күн бұрын

That’s literally the definition of moissanite… a lab created diamond lmao. So if she said it was a real diamond you would be correct. But all moissanite is real technically 😂

@Jonatron503 13 күн бұрын

@@CE-jl1lv apparently you haven’t done you’re research. Moissanite is a natural mineral, though rare and finite, it is not lab created (original source material). But just like diamonds, it can be lab created… but since the scarcity of moissanite exists, most of “moissanite” is now lab created. But yes, all is “real” as she stated earlier. But thanks for trying. LMAO Edit: it’s not a lab created **diamond**. Just a reminder.

@OhioSally 13 күн бұрын

Do you smelt down the Sterling into bricks? If so is there a hobby smelting pot to buy?

@Lauraetcetera 13 күн бұрын

I just collect it for now, but it can be sold as scrap metal. I personally do not smelt sterling but I know many people do and make "pours" out of it where they create molds, melt the silver, and pour it into the mold making different shapes/items. I personally own a smelted silver cross. I'm sorry though I don't know where to suggest for supplies!

@s.gibbons1388 16 күн бұрын

So did the statement say it was silcer in the right up

@Lauraetcetera 15 күн бұрын

Yup all the rings said they were silver 925 as the "main metal". This was one of them: The Main Material: 925 Silver Plating: 925 Silver Plated Style: Vintage See more This product is made of 925 sterling silver and is free of nickel, lead, and cadmium, making it hypoallergenic.