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

[@platinumaquascapes8163]

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]

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]

@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]

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

[@lindaholly8540]

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

[@theideaplace]

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

[@celestialblueceleste2511]

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]

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]

@@rudafruu Thanks!!

[@winterbeaches]

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

[@dmreddragon6]

@@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]

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

[@gabriellorenzo6589]

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

[@Lauraetcetera]

lol thank you!

[@rubyredjeans]

@@Lauraetcetera I really didn’t expect any of it to be real, so wow that’s interesting. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I wonder about the crystals they sell on Temu too??

[@Lauraetcetera]

@@rubyredjeans Funny you ask -- that's actually going to be Sunday's video ^_^

[@ashleypauley7588]

I wish you would share the links, at least to the ones that tested to be real. If you can, please do 😊

[@Toogor]

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]

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]

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

[@cmaden78]

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

[@karencunningham5642]

​@cherylmaden5989 that's why I refuse to buy food made in China.

[@Nandanyx]

And in a few years we will see the same issues that led governments to add laws about these materials.

[@msswart9119]

I don't know why the algorithm gods recommended this video to me but I'm so glad they did, it was a super interesting watch! Subscribed!

[@Lauraetcetera]

woohoo!! thank you!

[@katrinejones7548]

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.

[@sunnyv7745]

I tried this on one jewellery item (I think it was a rose gold colour one) and it tarnished.

[@PierogiInspired]

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]

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]

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

[@AndreasAntics]

I’ve had amazing luck then. When I buy 925 silver on Temu it turns out decent and doesn’t discolor my finger. The rest of it is junky, so I avoid that.

[@jtidema]

I have had GREAT results with Temu for two years. I never buy any jewelry online anyway. I've bought many other things though and get a lot of compliments on my handbag and wallet, which cost $5 and $7 dollars, respectively. They are holding up well and are so nice. You have to REALLY READ descriptions though. Most of the clothes are polyester, which doesn't work for me. But I can't even think of going into the container store and spending ridiculous amounts on home organization items when I can get them for a fraction at Temu.

[@laurielivingston4606]

They jack prices up also, the more you buy.

[@ResaJo1]

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

[@elizabethwest5949]

You can spray paint cheap jewelry with clear acrylic gloss sealer all over the jewelry to keep it good longer and not have it touch your skin.

[@appleoneill5135]

Thank you Elizabeth ❤x

[@dshe8637]

Plastic sealer will wear away quickly. Also, it's not necessarily safe for long time skin contact

[@jenfei6998]

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]

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]

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

[@Mia3HD]

🐸🐸🐸🐸😂

[@DulceN]

So true! But what I read was that Amazon business practices and forced pricing forbade companies from selling to both Zulily and Amazon. I was a Zulily customer for 12 years and miss it terribly. It seems like the parent company is not bringing it back, although they announced a June 1 date for reopening… 😢

[@elizabethcanterbury1507]

@@DulceN ABSOLUTELY AGREE WITH YOU ABOUT ZULILY! ADORED THEM! I HAVE BOUGHT SO MANY TREASURES FOR PEOPLE I LOVE WHO WERE COMPLETELY OVER THE MOON WITH THEIR GIFTS! FROM BREATHTAKING STRANDS OF PEARLS TO SOLID EARRING FOR MY GRANDDAUGHTERS TO BEAUTIFUL CLOTHES! IT REALLY WAS A SHOCK WHEN I TRIED TO ORDER AND IT WAS NOTHING! I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT AND I MISS ZULILY TRULY! THEY WERE MY BEST KEPT SECRET FOR FINDING TREASURES!

[@maskedman1337]

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

[@Lauraetcetera]

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

[@maskedman1337]

@@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!

[@LorenasChesed1beads]

I'm so glad I came across your channel I just purchased five rings that are 925 sterling silver I was going to test them myself but since I didn't pay that much I Let It Go good to see someone actually tested

[@2009LuckyStar]

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]

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]

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.

[@EvangelineNeo]

@@Lauraetceterait says plating again and again. When it says it is made of sterling silver in the description, it could be the “plating” only. They did not list the actual metal used in the body. I think they tried to play with words.

[@patriciawright3057]

It’s costume jewelry, if you pay Woolworths prices don’t expect Harrods goods

[@DarkEmpressTarot925]

Ikr most of them cost $1 to $6 just wear them until they start leaving a green ring and chunk them lol keep the stones or rather glass to make cool stuff with.

[@jtidema]

Absolutely agree, UNLESS it says Sterling Silver on the listing - then it should be real.

[@TheJournalCEO]

The old "you get what you pay for" should always be remembered when paying crazy cheap Temu prices. But if something is marked 925 sterling, it should be sterling. Costume jewelry is fine so long as it's not mislabelled metals claiming to be something it's not.

[@MazzaCheewanich]

In Thailand - my country, we have so many real silver jewelry and since I was young, like 20 years ago, the price is way higher than this. So it impossible to believe that this is the real silver, they just stamp whatever they want to.

[@rhondathibodeaux2457]

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

[@Emeraldwitch30]

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]

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]

Me too ! And not one piece has been crap

[@M.Campbell]

@@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]

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

[@boelensds]

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.

[@curlyhairdudeify]

What is the exact same thing..... But less damaging.

[@xifrankie]

Actually using 18k gold test acid is a more reliable method because the reaction to the silver is much quicker and easier to see.

[@dawn428]

Irony I wore a TEMU sterling silver ring which was £5.60 with my sterling silver £100 ring. My friends chose the TEMU ring as it looked more shiny & expensive 🤷‍♀️😂

[@dawn428]

I did the same with both my Shein & Temu jewellery. My friends were stunned when I told them the price 😳

[@nailedthecolour6429]

Thanks for doing this video. I recently bought my first moissanite stud earrings (not on Tamu). I’m been really impressed with moissanite stones, and it’s fun that they come in different colors. The 100% moissanite ring you got is really pretty!

[@Lauraetcetera]

Thank you! I will admit I've worn it out a couple times in place of my wedding band. I do like the design.

[@anitasmith7764]

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]

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]

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

[@silversepp750]

@@Lauraetcetera you need to check the details of the listing

[@PumpkinPatchVintage]

I think posting the ad that includes the seller’s name or storefront is important. There may be patterns such as the same sellers always sell real or the same sellers always sell fake. It would be doing a HUGE service to the buying community.

[@nicoledevine85]

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]

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

[@drmimzz309]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@ZephyrinSkies]

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.

[@richellefiscus9309]

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]

I was thinking Rhodium plated sterling also.

[@AnnaCyh]

I am buying moissanites there too. They seem to be real. Only the cut is Not as symmetrical as i would like. But the price is simply not to beat.

[@emy3800]

I have a moissanite necklace and it is sooo beautiful and sparkly

[@LindaKayHolevas]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@kimmohekey7850]

i am not into the fast fashion but have brought many crafting supplies from temu and household small bits n pieces nothing that i would be cranky if i lost my money and I must admit the quality of what I have purchased has been really good. Im not plugging temu Im just a ccommoner from australia living like most on a budget and I can not get the same products here for anywhere near the prices they offer and living fairly remote doesnt help.

[@sunnyv7745]

@@kimmohekey7850 I'm from Australia too and I have been using Temu since this year and like you buying household items for cheap otherwise it could be more when buying at Kmart etc or it's not even in our stores too or too expensive. I would like to buy jewellery too since there is a set I would like but I have seen other sites sell it for a bit more but not sure who is selling a quality product.

[@sunglee2093]

I shed a small tear for that dragon.😢

[@Lauraetcetera]

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

[@unnamellie]

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]

@@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! [e-mail]

[@Fauna4ever]

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

[@Lauraetcetera]

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 :)

[@calichica2020]

I'm so glad that you did the "true" testing method, most youtubers will do a quick scratch to prove it's 925, but I've been doing it the way you did it because a jeweler once told me that alot of 925 jewelry is actually plated, and to scratch at least 7 scratches and test the last one, or do like you did ...excellent thank you!!

[@anns1921]

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]

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]

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

[@JrBurriss]

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

[@Lauraetcetera]

My pleasure! Thanks for spending your time with me!

[@oliviahancook5195]

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

[@juliepodlewski9528]

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

[@Lauraetcetera]

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.

[@kellyw.1779]

Hey Laura! Great information, I've wondered about this. Just happen to get this video on my feed, glad I did. New subbie too, great to meet ya...Big hugs from Texas!😊

[@Lauraetcetera]

Yay! Thanks so much for the watch and the sub, and welcome to the channel!! Ahhhh I've danced all around Texas (AZ, NM, Mexico) but still never been! It's on my bucket list :P Hugs back from Virginia!

[@kellyw.1779]

@@Lauraetcetera 😍😁🤩

[@Bullen_3]

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.

[@aussiesawake1037]

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]

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

[@cerisekarpinski9697]

I REALLY DON'T CARE IF IT'S REAL BECAUSE NONE OF MY TEMU JEWELRY TURNS COLORS OR NONE OF IT MAKES MY FINGERS TURN GREEN AND IT'S ALWAYS PRETTY.

[@jewelrysquirrel8819]

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..:)

[@puppsilol4775]

Me too. I’m from Switzerland. With Shein, you can’t return jewellery. I like most of their stainless pieces. But some of them are with sharp edges.

[@tristanreznor]

​@@puppsilol4775You can pretty much always return to temu except for things that would pose a health risk

[@geebrewer8186]

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]

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

[@willowowlseer]

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]

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!

[@MenopauseandMadness74]

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]

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

[@flaggov6949]

Maybe you can let us know which Temu vendors sold the authentic pieces.

[@nancyfoster620]

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

[@Lauraetcetera]

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

[@shadyny]

This was such a great video. Appreciate the sacrifice! Love your channel & your chill!!❤

[@Lauraetcetera]

Thank you for the kind words!!

[@Sweetnlow19811]

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 😊

[@skwervin1]

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!

[@sherylcampbell7822]

I loved the v shaped mosenite ring! So pretty 🤩

[@sunnyscott4876]

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

[@Lauraetcetera]

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

[@fennecfoxfanatic]

I got an etsy ad. Very telling what etsy has become

[@RoyIMVU]

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

[@JHarvey-wk4hs]

What's the link to the ring u brought

[@leannlucas9512]

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]

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]

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

[@deecarson3343]

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]

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!

[@SophiaSummers-z5e]

I do a regular scratch test and then look at the ring with a jewelers loupe to see if i can see the copper color. It saves on scratching up jewelry that some one will buy in my fashion jewelry area

[@lorisanford7700]

Thank you for helping so many by sacrificing your piece.

[@Lauraetcetera]

😂 my pleasure! 🫡

[@flysmask]

Yes I love those moonstone rings, they glow so pretty, and the sellers are pretty nice when I told them one of the smaller gems fell off. The seller send me a small bag of them + replacements.

[@richellefiscus9309]

You have to read the descriptions really well. Sometimes it says 925, but way down in description it says 925 plated, material brass. Some say 925 18 or 14 kit plated or platinum plated. And you have to to find the right vendor. I would be interested in seeing the ones you picked with the listing

[@Lauraetcetera]

I know of their trickery, I was sure to check them all. All said base metal 925 :( and all stamped. Oh well :(

[@Kim-pg9qx]

Hi thanks for your video first up, I have never believed that all the claims from the online budget companies about sterling silver or gold so I just buy only stainless steel rings and so far I haven't gone wrong. They don't tarnish or leave me with green marks or suddenly turn copper, not that I have a problem with copper but its not what you are paying for. Cheers

[@JokesInBase13]

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.

[@SkinCareLuver]

Cool video! Etsy is one of the perfect places to get custom made things from. I've never ordered jewelry because I'm not into jewelry but I do use a lot of skin care so I get my custom made soaps and creams.

[@BobbyTB425]

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

[@hollylowery26]

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.

[@kimberlyace5480]

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

[@Lauraetcetera]

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

[@lizziandlewy8803]

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]

Well thank you so much Lizzi!!!

[@tywhitmire860]

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

[@aquariusrizing]

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

[@anitasmith7764]

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%

[@updownstate]

I've bought earrings from Temu and been satisfied. It's every-now-and-then jewelry, I don't wear it in the shower or leave it out in a steamy bathroom. I have two pairs that I wear only with a certain look so they'll be around for a good time to come. One other thing, many clothes items in online stores are not wool or any fiber they claim it to be. So just remember it's your dime you're spending.

[@unnamellie]

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]

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

[@unnamellie]

​@@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]

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

[@Lauraetcetera]

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

[@YurinanAcquiline]

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.

[@LaceyNatasha41]

Yes I'm a silver girl too but I usually can tell if it's real silver too sometimes when it's stainless steel they are pretty too bc they don't turn your skin or anything they actually act n look like silver. But I could tell that one from the start that was kinda thick and had that diamond look or whatever wasn't real but the other ones were very pretty for sure.

[@barbaraness4507]

I have bought a lot of jewelry from that app, and mostly rings. I don’t care that it isn’t “real” because it’s beautiful, and doesn’t turn my finger green. It also holds up really well throughout handwashing, laundry, and daily activities.

[@lindasnow3960]

Thanks so much for this video! I'm highly allergic to anything that isn't very Good, both gold and silver. My skin eats it and gets a bloody rash very quickly 😞 So, knowing more about what I'm thinking about buying is really important 😊

[@PattyPawz1969]

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

[@Lauraetcetera]

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

[@alicedraken]

I have done the same stupid things. LoL Hubby told me not to mess with the green outer shell of a walnut and I was just curious "too much so" and do so, then my hands were black and yellow for weeks. ^O^

[@amandalibby3239]

I just found out in the warehouse section of Temu that it's actually shipped from Amazon

[@Lauraetcetera]

hmmm interesting! How did you find that out? I bet a lot of these sellers are across all the major platforms.

[@conniecorder6491]

Interesting video, thank you. Helping small businesses is great, but most of us can't afford to do so. I have a lot of jewelry pieces from Temu. I have lots of rings that I've wore in the shower and worn while washing dishes that have never faded or turned my fingers green. I have seen stuff on Temu for a couple of dollars that's $30 and $40 on Etsy, so I'll definitely buy from Temu. Sterling is nice, but I've grown to appreciate stainless steel to.

[@lionheart830]

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

[@Lauraetcetera]

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

[@lionheart830]

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

[@bellajamie1983]

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

[@vintagedustbunny]

I buy silver from temu and I make sure it has the seal plus s925 not 925. Never had a fake yet from it and I buy from there all the time. Hope this is of help to others. ❤

[@Lauraetcetera]

thanks for the tip!

[@MissTree22]

I bought a sterling silver chain. Not stamped 925. So sad

[@kristiparr4818]

What are you scratching them on. I use a magnet to check for sterling silver

[@Filiaris1]

I got a goldsmith testing all the Temu rings for Moissanite and all of them were real. I was quite shocked

[@emy3800]

The sterling silver is real, I’ve bought a few times from there and have been wearing for several months, no tarnish and no allergy. Hope that helps, read the description properly that also helps

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

The sigh so genuine…🤣

[@Lauraetcetera]

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

[@ROKgem]

Make sure you know where your small businesses get their product from..my local flea mkt was selling temu rings. I happen to see the packaging.

[@meeshell91365]

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]

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.

[@farialmab4723]

Silver can be rhodium plated, for a shinier finish. 😊

[@kaaychaan3011]

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]

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]

@@Lauraetcetera No worries! Thanks for posting. ☺️

[@24391]

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

[@Lauraetcetera]

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

[@MartaTired]

Just so you know, your voice is playing only in the right channel. For a moment, I thought my headphones were broken

[@Lauraetcetera]

Thanks for letting me know, I have no idea why that would be. It's sounding fine on my devices, I'll have to try it with headphones-- thanks so much for the heads up! And thanks for watching despite the weird audio!

[@Nancy-u3n]

I bought a real pretty ring from temu I loved it. Shortly after I bought it the main stone fell out. They gave me a discount on another one But didn't reimburse me all together.

[@Mrskojak13]

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

[@Lauraetcetera]

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

[@Lunarstruck1]

I don't even care because everything I've gotten from TEMU was good quality. I love their jewelry!

[@dzineslaura4340]

Excellent video, enjoyed the testing.

[@Lauraetcetera]

Thank you Laura!

[@farialmab4723]

The dragon & its tail can be saved & soldered to a different piece of jewelry or wood, etc. 😉🥰

[@Jonatron503]

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]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@Gigi-vv5xl]

I bought 2 silver 925 rings from temu , are they safe or not ? Should I wear them or keep them or throw them ?

[@Korenscollections]

Well, the first time I put an order in I bought quite a few 18k gold chains. The next time I ordered, all the gold chains now say 18k gold plated. Now I worry the chains are not even real gold plated. 😢

[@Lauraetcetera]

The only way to know for absolute sure is to acid test them or have a jeweler verify, but there are a couple things that can tip you off -- does it feel heavy or light for its size? 18k gold should be pretty heavy for its size. You can also try the magnet test; grab the most powerful magnet from your fridge and see if the jewelry attracts to it. Real gold will not at all be magnetic. Let me know if you try it!

[@ravenlooney2487]

I bought a “sterling silver” off Temu was 7$ was very thin & broke in a day of taken it off one nite. But they did refund my money, u do have to show the broken ring though. but I have bought copper n stainless steel n they were anywhere from 2$-3$ n thick n still wear them daily. reviews help some but some people aren’t honest to get points. So you have to take a chance, there is always refund if it breaks or is damaged,so I luv temu

[@essiefowler9775]

Oh the little dragon just sitting by himself 😂

[@Lauraetcetera]

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

[@larakalevra2233]

Interesting - Also, that dragon ring is super cute.

[@stateofdisorder1]

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]

LOL hahahahhah this is too funny

[@theresajokeintheresomewher6240]

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

[@2degucitas]

Everyone's skin is acidic, lactic acid.

[@stateofdisorder1]

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

[@Karen_notkarening]

Mine does that too. I use clear nail polish.

[@ke9082]

Do you clean the test stone with an acid neutralizer every time?

[@stay_curious]

I loved the little dragon guy 😂❤

[@Lauraetcetera]

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

[@stay_curious]

@@Lauraetcetera in pieces it is 🤣🤣

[@AnnetteRintelmann]

I don't mind so much if they are inexpensive. Then I get to buy more. Have a great variety.

[@SCARREDENT]

Thank you for this video. I recently purchased a 1ct moissanite mens ring, which claims to have a base metal of 92.5% silver and is plated in 950 platinum. It was around $50. I do not want to scratch it, so I'm hoping I can drop it on the surface of something and hear the sound. One thing I've noticed on Temu, is that many cheaper (less than $10) that say "100 real sterling silver" on the images, upon further inspection in the description it will say it is plated in 925 silver and the base metal is usually listed as copper. I would like to find a jeweler with the x ray scanner that lists all of the metals and their percentages. A jewelry reviewer (Cubaknow) had his temu silver sent off to be tested and it came back as 92.08% which while not 92.5%, still over 92% silver. That was a tennis bracelet. I'm curious if my center stone is 1ct moissanite or all of the smaller stones along with the center stone make up 1ct of moissanite and the rest are CZ's... no mention of CZs in the full description so I'm not sure. It should arrive around the 12th, so I will keep you updated. I liked and subscribed as I really enjoyed your video, ad placements, and most of all your personality.

[@Lauraetcetera]

Wow that you so much! What a sweet comment!! I do have a diamond tester linked in the description, not sure where you’re located but for me it was only around $10 and will help determining your moissanite if you’re curious. Also I think most jewelers have the same device if you could take it to them. Yes about the sterling advertising on temu - I always made sure the actual description says it’s 925, not just the title. All of them did so this was quite disappointing! Anyway thanks for watching!