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How to tell if your crystal bracelet is real
Natural stone is never perfect: real crystal beads vary slightly in color and pattern, feel cool and weighty, and never contain round air bubbles. If every bead looks identical and the price is too good to be true, be skeptical. Everything below is about materials — we describe what we sell, nothing more.
5 signs your crystal is real
1. Natural imperfections. Real crystals have inclusions, color variation and slight asymmetries — no two beads are exactly alike. If every bead looks identical, be suspicious. 2. Temperature. Real stone feels cool to the touch at first and warms slowly; glass warms quickly, plastic feels warm right away. 3. Weight. Real crystal has heft — if it feels suspiciously light for its size, it may be plastic or resin. 4. No bubbles. Hold beads up to light: tiny round air bubbles mean glass, not crystal (natural veils and fractures look different from round bubbles). 5. Price reality check. A $5 "natural amethyst" bracelet is almost certainly dyed glass. Real materials cost real money — though our $10–75 range shows genuine does not have to mean expensive.
Common fakes to watch for
| Claimed | Often actually is |
|---|---|
| "Amethyst" (vivid purple) | Dyed glass or synthetic |
| "Rose quartz" (hot pink) | Dyed agate |
| "Turquoise" (bright blue) | Dyed howlite |
| "Citrine" (orange-brown) | Heated amethyst (common, should be disclosed) |
What MOONCRYS does differently
We source from our supplier's Top500 selection — their best-selling natural stones. Product titles describe exactly what you are getting. If a stone is heated or treated (like some citrine), we say so rather than hiding it. And our $10–75 pricing reflects real wholesale cost, not an inflated "healing" markup.
Frequently asked questions
Is heated citrine "fake"?
No — it is real amethyst that has been heat-treated to look like citrine. It is standard practice in the industry, but sellers should disclose it, and we do.
Can you certify your crystals?
Third-party lab certification for every $15 bracelet is not practical. We rely on our supplier's reputation and our own visual inspection of each batch.
How do I spot dyed crystal?
Overly vivid, uniform color is the giveaway — especially pink "rose quartz" or deep purple "amethyst" with color pooling in cracks and drill holes. Natural stone color is softer and varies bead to bead.
What if I'm still unsure?
A local gemologist can verify a bracelet with a loupe in minutes. We are confident in what we sell, and we are happy to answer questions about any piece.
Last updated: November 2026