Fake or Real? How to Differentiate Genuine Crystals, Glass, Fake Stones?

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3 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone. In this video, I will show you a few ways to spot whether the crystals/stones are real or fake. Remember to leave me a comment if you can spot it. :)
Here's part one, we will be talking about Tiger Eye, Malachite, Clear Quartz Crystals.
00:05 Intro
00:52 Tiger Eye Stones
03:22 Malachite
04:37 Clear Quartz Crystals
06:19 Summary
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@denisereynolds64 2 жыл бұрын

there is a lot of synthetic malachite out too, it looks like fruit stripe gum! i like sellers who declare plated or dyed stones. i feel comfortable knowing their other items are natural crystals. love your video, thanks for sharing the knowledge.

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing too. :)

@mzrosie7415 10 ай бұрын

I’m so happy that I found you and your website!!! ❤ Thank you for sharing yourself and your talents!❤

@michelemurphy3541 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You! Excellent information! I hope you & Mr. Chris are well! ✨💜

@jaelbecker3898 2 жыл бұрын

You're awesome girl!! Thank you for this info☺️

@AnnDrogyne 2 жыл бұрын

So pleased I found this channel, very informative!

@iri5016 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much !! this was really helpful💜

@chryh9215 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice review! I'm so happy that the one that I bought is a real malachite. I also like the singing you did..so adorable 😆💖

@nhuduong5815 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing content 👌✨ I learned a lot Thank you

@gpaulac5284 Жыл бұрын

Karen, please also make a video differentiating real and fake jade. Thanks, love your informative videos on crystals

@inaayapearlsimraanavarcie 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome information!! Thx a million for sharing!! Just subscribed!!!

@ivania321 2 ай бұрын

so much to learn from you Karen :) can't wait for you to hit one million

@atmashantideviyoginidayash7444 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! 😯 That fake or real test was impressive! I’m going to try that on mine! Loving your information videos very much! 👌🏼☺️

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. :)

@smb879 2 жыл бұрын

I just came upon your channel, and subscribed. Thanks for the useful information. I'm new at making jewelry, and fell in love with crystals. Ii try to make my jewelry with intension. So, it's imparative that I have genuine stones. Thanks again. Looking forward to more of your videos.💜🙂

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will make more videos about real vs fake. :)

@mascarenhassai 2 жыл бұрын

So much information about gemstones quality and thank you. I am into beading and like your videos.

@Eggs.Benedict.Please 2 жыл бұрын

Love your Channel 💗💯 Your videos are packed-full of useful information! So glad I found your Channel! 🌈💗😍

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. :)

@HealingAniASMR 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen! This was very helpful!

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, it's my pleasure. :)

@maricarforondatacotaco2304 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing the information.

@sunnym2227 2 жыл бұрын

Wow...I learned so much, something told me to watch a video, and learn so I know the difference, and I'm glad I did, I want the real deal, I'm going to check out your items as well...I'm subscribing, thanks for sharing!!:-)

@margaretgould7885 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the important info, I am always wondering about the beads I buy.

@ValerieWhittington 3 жыл бұрын

thanks you so much Karen... I am a new fan!

@KarenHuiCrystals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for joining this crystal family. :)

@StrifesResolve 2 жыл бұрын

hey this was actually really helpful, thank you!

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. My pleasure to share.

@rosaelinav8036 7 ай бұрын

Omg, thank you for letting us know and showing us the difference and the lighter and heavier gemstones 💎…♥️♥️♥️♥️ looks like I might has to get a little scale to verify my gemstones bracelet,and pendants too…🙋‍♀️

@alikibupcherry5601 2 жыл бұрын

Something i also noticed about real ones is that if you hold them for a bit above fire from a candle for example not too close and you see they're warm the exact moment you remove them they become freezing cold not just cold freezing cold the exact moment you remove them

@theecosmicwitch 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah i had hematite & sodalite but wasn’t sure if it was fake or not, every time i wore them they would heat up & as soon as i took them off they were FREEZING lol

@rosaelinav8036 7 ай бұрын

Is this mean these are real gemstones and pendants too? Especially the bracelet? Thank you please let me know.♥️🙋‍♀️♥️

@kathrinemc1664 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Karen, this is great advice.

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. :)

@nidhimishra8598 2 жыл бұрын

u r so sweet....thank's for all ur effort....i have seen first time ur video..mmn trust me......i became ur fan....lot of love and blessings 💖💖🦋🦋

@treemerryweather 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Karen. I used to teach classes about crystals and your video made me feel very nostalgic.

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Really? Thank you. :)

@sabeennoor8152 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the useful information pls do one video on different kind of pearls and semi precious stones🌼

@Arizona_lilly Жыл бұрын

Wow I never thought about 3 bracelets same stones very similar weight but one is a lot lighter wow very nice thanks for teaching us soo much

@aubreygillianguiang5316 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you karen for making videos like this. More of this kind of video. ❤️

@KarenHuiCrystals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'll make more of this kind. :)

@cetaphoenixranch2623 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great information!

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure. :)

@CYRINTHIA212 Жыл бұрын

thank you for these series

@shroomy350 2 жыл бұрын

KZfaq recommend her videos randomly and im so grateful

@ThatsMyBlackOpinion 3 жыл бұрын

Good info. Thank you! I just liked and subscribed.

@KarenHuiCrystals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Welcome to the family. ❤️

@RoxUniverse 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen and Chris! 🐇🍄⚡️

@ssmythe61 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your honesty🙏🏽

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@GeekingoutwithMellyMel 2 жыл бұрын

This was so interesting to watch! Thank u for the tips!! Also, loved that u sang a little bit of Backstreet Boys at the end haha

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thank you. Glad you like it. :)

@kylejosephcastillo8350 3 жыл бұрын

If I didn't watched this, maybe I could have a fake malachite. Thank you for the info! Much love!🙌✨

@KarenHuiCrystals 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. :)

@IcelandicNativecitywalk 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the informations, really been looking for where to get genuine crystals.

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@kathleenmcbride4838 2 жыл бұрын

Very good information and thank you!

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. :)

@PositiveContinentNews 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This video was very informative.

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@yellowbirdfindings5349 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was awesome!

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@alexandrajgd Жыл бұрын

Very interesting! thank you!

@lync7790 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Karen, thanks for your informative video! May I know if your clear quartz beads in the video are of 10mm? I have a bracelet of 10mm 18 beads coming to 24.6grams. I am questioning it’s authenticity, any advice?

@amandamarie5337 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way you say crystals!!!!! Xoxo

@undefinablereasoning 2 жыл бұрын

Another important tip is that Genuine Malachite will almost certainly be chipped or have some kind of defect in it as it is very brittle. So if your beads are perfect and you got them for cheap, odds are they are glass. Additionally real malachite will feel cold to the touch.

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, but I have not seen fake malachite in glass beads, all plastic.

@lisaestellayee6865 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Karen, thanks for sharing all those info. I had follow ur method for my blue tiger which i always feel uncomfortable about the color. Truth that after u mention to spray alcohol the color do came out. What should i do with this bracelet? Discard it?

@htsawyers 2 жыл бұрын

Great Information, Thank You. 👍 👍 👍

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. :)

@angelamolnarpemberton5145 2 жыл бұрын

Wowee I m so happy to have found your channel. Thank you dear sister. 🙏🙏🙏🥰😊

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure. :)

@angelamolnarpemberton5145 2 жыл бұрын

@@KarenHuiCrystals if I may ask does your wonderful child help you make your beautiful jewelry? I would love to buy one and so I clicked on the link from another comment to go there but I couldn’t figure out how to change it to US dollar so I could see the prices for me. I’m not to good at internet things. I own my cell phone and no computer but I seen a beautiful bracelet of three different shades and shapes of tourmaline that I really like there. Could you please help me figure this prices out please and thank you. 🙏😊

@apothecrafty8195 Жыл бұрын

Just when I thought this video couldn't get better, you come out with some Backstreet Boys! Love it!

@lisakinney3747 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, thanks for info!!!

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@m.p.w.333 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen 💖🙏🌎

@Cecilia-zx8ok 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Karen, I am now 1 of your many subscribers. I am happy to see your youtube channel because lately I became a crystal stone lover because of the possible benefits we get from the crystals. My birth stone is emerald but I also want to wear clear quartz, citrine, aquamarine, red jasper, red garnet and rainbow obsidian. I also have the 7 chakra. Is it ok to wear them all everyday and how do I cleanse and recharge the crystal stone energy? Your answer/tips about the crystals would be a great help. Thank you for taking time to read my message

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for watching my videos. How many crystals bracelets you wear everyday depends on how you get along with all these crystals. Cuz crystals have much higher frequency than human body, some people wear too many crystals they will get dizzy. So you can try two or three first.

@dorianhazel7491 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and love it!

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@Angelic102 Жыл бұрын

Thank you dear very kind words f you to clarify this🙏🏻✨💕

@patty5317 2 жыл бұрын

I recently bought a malachite bracelet and to be honest i don’t have any idea if that bracelet is real or fake, but based on your video, i’m more than 50% sure that the one that I bought is indeed a real one, doesn’t have white parts, not too bright, and the bracelet is heavier than some of my “beaded” bracelets. 💚 thank you for this information!

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

I am glad you bought a real one. 😄

@raheejoshi6272 2 жыл бұрын

Thank God

@undefinablereasoning 2 жыл бұрын

Check it for defects. Real malachite will almost certainly have some as it is very fragile and will tend to chip/break when being machined.

@jeane519 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this!

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@carriesgiftsgalore7936 2 жыл бұрын

You won me with the song. subscribed. good information here.

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Good to know. :)

@diannebartkus9893 3 жыл бұрын

I make and sell jewelry and try my best to offer the best. This was so interesting, easy and informative, oh and Helpful! Thank you Karen

@KarenHuiCrystals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am glad I can help. :)

@somethingbronzie Жыл бұрын

I share your sentiments

@unknownangel3101 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video’s!! Blessings from Anna UK. 👍👍👍❤️

@KarenHuiCrystals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Stay safe too. ❤️

@tonysam4192 2 жыл бұрын

Anna why are you unknown angel?

@leonoraauren5571 3 жыл бұрын

You can also distinguish the fake malachite by a brighter colour. Real malachite is a bit more blue-ish/gray-ish, like conifer needles. Not so vibrant as the fake one. And in case of plastic fakes you can also try a fire test.

@KarenHuiCrystals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion.

@interestinglyso4404 2 жыл бұрын

I love your very informative video, on fake vs real. I am very interested in obsidian at this time. Any suggestions on verifying its authenticity ? As well as purchasing . Thank you and live that blessed life.

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, obsidian stone is real in the market, you just need to make sure it's not black onyx. :)

@interestinglyso4404 2 жыл бұрын

@@KarenHuiCrystals is there a test ? I just sent you in Instagram message. Asking about 20 mm or 2 cm . Drilled spheres . Can I purchase through you . ?

@dabydea1347 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you karen 😍😍😍

@KarenHuiCrystals 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. :)

@YOURhimera 5 ай бұрын

lol, I have exactly the same fake malachite from my recent trip to Zhangjianjie😂 super channel, thank you!

@Ballbe100 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen

@annettepang3288 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Karen, thanks for making those lovely videos.. keep it up. Just want to ask u, is golden obsidian and hyperstene the same? New DIY starter here, thank you and cheers ☺️❤

@KarenHuiCrystals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. They are not the same. Golden sheen obsidian is a stone that contains patterns of gas bubbles while hypersthene is a kind of crystal.

@annettepang3288 3 жыл бұрын

@@KarenHuiCrystals ohh ok, thank you so much ☺️

@KarenHuiCrystals 3 жыл бұрын

@@annettepang3288 My pleasure.

@globalwarmingisreal2366 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I learned a lot. Little man is super cute!

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. :)

@helenbryan1752 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent information. Thamk you.

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@picksoverpeas 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Thank you for making these videos. Your singing voice is beautiful!

@KarenHuiCrystals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am glad to share. :)

@lynnepostings 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree with that .. lovely !

@charmainecachupa3701 2 жыл бұрын

Karen Hui can please explain more about Cinnabar gemstone please thank you 😊

@LoveKnowsNoGender93 2 жыл бұрын

Hi miss Karen, been watching your videos since I started loving crystals. Thank you for giving us so informative videos about crystals. Recently, I just acquired 1 tiger eye and its red-brownish color. Is it unusual to have that kind of color for a tiger's eye crystal? Thank you for answering. More power to your channel and hope to learn more about crystals with all your videos🥰🥰🥰

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, reddish brown is natural color. But I need to see how reddish brown it is. :)

@LoveKnowsNoGender93 2 жыл бұрын

thank you miss Karen. I really appreciate it🥰🥰🥰

@galadriel3134 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Regards from London.

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, friend from London.

@miyagifatghost2684 2 жыл бұрын

I learned alot Thank you

@elifsoyarslan8254 2 жыл бұрын

love the song at the end! :D

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. :)

@toscatattertail9813 2 жыл бұрын

i have heard of heat treating to change the colors of tigers eye, i have never heard of them being dyed so this was new to me.

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Color dyed tiger eye is very popular in China facotry because many foreigner resellers love those color.

@MelL-yd5rf Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@guylainevincent3704 2 жыл бұрын

WoW, great video. Just discovered your chanel. I subscribed. Thank you, very interesting. Watch you from Quebec.

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it's my pleasure to share.

@pawerjam670 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very informative. Labradorite and moonstone next pls

@KarenHuiCrystals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'll put your request in my schedule. :)

@pawerjam670 3 жыл бұрын

@@KarenHuiCrystals thanks for noticing 🥰

@YOURhimera 5 ай бұрын

I live in China and there are plenty of these water filled quartz selling… I think it’s so easy to grow it in lab this way! I can’t believe you can find it in nature so often

@divineangelsconsultancy5252 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much dear 🙏

@KarenHuiCrystals 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. ❤️

@susancook1448 2 ай бұрын

Oh no-I’ve been buying the malachite beads with the black stripes! Need to check it out hope it’s cold and heavy!

@rvideos3014 Жыл бұрын

Hello do you recommend wearing the brown tiger eye ?

@Galaxy-ml3wn 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you for teaching us the difference between real and fake stones. Do you sell on Amazon?

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, sorry I don't sell on Amazon anymore.

@yvettecousart1634 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You!!..new subbie❤️

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

@Dbob533 Жыл бұрын

the outro is nicee😂😂💎💎

@yolandabyers-goodwin2349 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@sonebone7 3 жыл бұрын

That music sound so familiar in the background, sounds like the hand position reiki healing , if so i love that video lol

@KarenHuiCrystals 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, you have good ears. I always listen to reiki healing music. 😄

@patriciahighfield4646 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on bloodstone, dragon blood stone please. I really like your videos.

@bhaveshgr1 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant as usual..

@KarenHuiCrystals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope this video will help you with your product sourcing. ❤️

@bhaveshgr1 3 жыл бұрын

@@KarenHuiCrystals Yes might be..

@summerdays360 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I'm just getting into crystals. Does anyone know of a reputable company to buy beads from?

@dcharmz5915 Жыл бұрын

Hi...my friend has a ton of unprocessed jade...he want to sell it...can you give some tips? Thanks!

@miasantiago1665 3 жыл бұрын

I love your enhydro ring❤

@KarenHuiCrystals 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I love it too. It's the only one in the world that makes it so unique. You know, you can copy a diamond ring, but you can never copy crystals like this. :)

@koekjevannougats2860 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing vlog,,learning a bit about crystals,,,,Thanks ,,new subscriber here,,,,

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. :)

@kenmhilkyong707 2 жыл бұрын

Love to know that! Well do u sell crystal bracelets! Love to buy some😊

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for your interest. Please feel free to visit my stores at www.diynotion.com www.gemandsilver.com www.etsy.com/shop/DiyNotion

@patriciaceciliablanco5112 Жыл бұрын

Thank you beautiful blessings

@alphacast463 2 жыл бұрын

Hi karen is it ok to wear crystals even if its dyed but made of natural crystals.?

@monikasturm2575 2 жыл бұрын

Going to some warehouse district discount bead wholesale stores tomorrow and want to make sure I get natural stones for my earrings. So thank you so much for this video.

@KarenHuiCrystals 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. :)

@guillecanales11 11 ай бұрын

I love bracelets and I never thought that a lot of the ones from Amazon are not real. I realized today that my “tiger eye” bracelet has several beads that have gotten flat spots. I’m sure real tiger eye stones would not get flat areas around the the bead?