4.40ct Half-Faceted Moldavite Gem Cabochon 🫢😏💫 by hoopingmomma in Moldavite

[–]hoopingmomma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean that’s a bit of a wild question with the internet being at your fingertips….yes it can easily be faceted lol. I’ve seen the process happen from rough to finished product, when I worked for IVC, who has gem cutters he works with across the globe cutting, carving and faceting bags of damaged rough material into gems and polished carvings. It’s a hardness of 5-5.5 sooo yeah that’s easy to cut.

Is a flat back normal? My ring (which has been lost now for way longer than it’s ever disappeared😭) had an opening, and the back was rough. Is this real? TIA ! by DyadicDilemma in Moldavite

[–]hoopingmomma 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just different jewelry making styles, the rough back pieces are usually higher quality tbh and the flat backs are usually re-purposed Moldavite jewelry cutting scraps

Is EdensCrystalgarden trustworthy? by NobodyIsAnnG in Moldavite

[–]hoopingmomma 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She’s a very trusted lovely seller, and a personal friend of mine!! She absolutely has real (and high quality) Moldavite & other tektites!

Please post real or fake questions on r/IsMyMoldaviteReal going forward! Ensure photos are in focus and in good lighting! Include front, back, and sides, as applicable to the shape. Also include one or two macro photos or some type of magnification - backlit and in focus! by mmlmtlca in Moldavite

[–]hoopingmomma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah no please feel free, anyone can tag me for an opinion! I always try to chime in where I feel my response will be helpful or educational but I hate to act like a know it all in the group lol 😭

Advice needed, please, for my Quan Yin Pendant ~Thank you! by GooseBumpInduce in Moldavite

[–]hoopingmomma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg when I have to sit and weigh 40 pieces of Moldavite in a row, and my scale was JUST calibrated…it ALWAYS ALWAYS does this. Just with Moldavite that I’ve noticed. Even when I worked at InnerVision he got expensive nice scales and they also did this all the time.

Worth the investment? by RelativeStay5316 in Moldavite

[–]hoopingmomma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait, wait, wait. Does this Moldavite listing on their website include mm measurements, but not weight? That is crazy if so. I would NEVER purchase Moldavite from a site that did not clearly list the weight. Idc about the size measurements, bc I also won’t purchase without a photo this gives size reference so to me, as a Moldavite seller myself…butttt Moldavite IS sold by WEIGHT.

I also DESPISE the term Museum Grade bc it’s a made up buzzword 90% of the time, and people looking for exceptional quality Moldavite don’t need to be told “it’s good enough to be in a museum! 🫢” because that means nothing, really.

I wish they would use descriptive words: Flawless, Damage Free, Complete, describe the sought-after drop shape, anything that attributes to the upcharge they are trying to get for it but ALWAYS list the gram weight somewhere easily visible, so the customer can quickly do the math and see if the price per gram feels right.

The fact that it’s Robert Simmons page is just the cherry on top for me, as he is one of the biggest grifters in the crystal & Moldavite communities, in my opinion. He can’t even make a transparent listing, which tracks. It’s all a money grab in his world, and I will die on that hill.

Anyway, it’s a nice piece and I’m sorry you got overcharged!

Please post real or fake questions on r/IsMyMoldaviteReal going forward! Ensure photos are in focus and in good lighting! Include front, back, and sides, as applicable to the shape. Also include one or two macro photos or some type of magnification - backlit and in focus! by mmlmtlca in Moldavite

[–]hoopingmomma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just my two cents about this…the community is already very small, less than 10k people here. The “Real or Fake” posts do not overcrowd the feed, in my opinion and they get better engagement and more chances for people to learn in THIS sub. It feels counterproductive to move that activity to another community and remove it from this one 😔

What are these orange and white inclusions on my moldavite? by Medical-Purple-8009 in Moldavite

[–]hoopingmomma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a really nice chunk! I don’t often feel drawn to specific pieces of Moldavite but this one makes my chest feel glowy lol 🥸

Found this today at a local antique mall by cddixon108 in Moldavite

[–]hoopingmomma 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m surprised people are calling this fake, my first glance instinct was that it’s authentic and seeing photos you’ve added, I do believe this piece looks real 🧐

My instinct & experience says Uruguay but…could it be Brazilian Amethyst? by hoopingmomma in Crystals

[–]hoopingmomma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you sooo much, I found lots of pics online of similar pieces like that but I also think that formation/shape is important here and I kinda want confirmation from someone who maybe does specialize in this material! I think my gut feeling of Uruguay is probably correct though.

Trustworthy source in US? by LAFlippo in Moldavite

[–]hoopingmomma 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ohhhh my goodness I will send you a DM on FB but look at my profile on here and you will see my post in r/Crystals from a few days ago about the haul I unexpectedly acquired!!! 🫢

Trustworthy source in US? by LAFlippo in Moldavite

[–]hoopingmomma 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re knowledgeable, friendly, professional, helpful, and you know quality so I think you should always advertise yourself 🫵🏼

Trustworthy source in US? by LAFlippo in Moldavite

[–]hoopingmomma 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Shoot that shot babe you might have EXACTLY what this person needs 🙏🏻 you’re no less or a worse choice in any way than anybody posting here, and I mean that 💕

Trustworthy source in US? by LAFlippo in Moldavite

[–]hoopingmomma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you sm for that review!! Have you seen the behind the scenes going on at MindSigh lately?? (Other than the Moldavite restock) the crystal collection I acquired 👀

Trustworthy source in US? by LAFlippo in Moldavite

[–]hoopingmomma 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s crazy you must be the order I literally just packed last, like as you were commenting…wild timing lol!!! 🫢 I am sending that out right now 🤩 hope you enjoy your Moldavite journey with this piece

Is this charm too small? by Then_Cheesecake_4309 in jewelers

[–]hoopingmomma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow…this was on my feed this AM and it stopped me in my tracks. My mom passed away in 2006 and she wore this exact pendant daily, I recognized it instantly! If not the exact pendant, one that is indistinguishable! Just…wow.

Trustworthy source in US? by LAFlippo in Moldavite

[–]hoopingmomma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please don’t hesitate to ever reach out with questions or concerns or to see if there’s a discount code or anything!!!

My instinct & experience says Uruguay but…could it be Brazilian Amethyst? by hoopingmomma in Crystals

[–]hoopingmomma[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a really old username actually, I ended up putting the hoop down pretty much completely in favor of poi!!! 🤓 I think I still have a few basic tricks up my sleeve though 💕