Natural crystal bracelets have become a beloved accessory for many people due to their warm luster and energy symbolism. But there is a mix of genuine and fake products on the market, and many beginners are delighted to buy them, only to find that they are glass or synthetic imitations – wasting money and missing out on the unique value of natural crystals. In fact, identifying genuine and fake crystal bracelets does not require relying on “sharp eyes”. By mastering a few simple and easy to operate techniques, ordinary people can easily avoid pitfalls. Today, I have compiled these practical methods to help you buy a real natural crystal bracelet.
Tip 1: Touch the texture
Touching is the most intuitive way of identification. Natural crystals have been formed over billions of years, with a delicate and warm surface. Even if they are cold when first held, they quickly become comfortable and conform to body temperature, like a “warm stone”; However, counterfeit products such as glass and resin have a rough and dry texture, or a “cold and hard feeling” of industrial products, and it is difficult to achieve a warm and comfortable fit even after wearing for a long time.
Tip 2: Look at the luster
Observing the crystal bracelet under natural light will reveal a significant difference between its authenticity and authenticity. The luster of natural crystals is soft and transparent, like the light in the morning mist, which presents subtle layers of luster with changes in observation angle. Some crystals can also show natural ice cracks, cotton wool or mines, but these are not flaws, but natural imprints; The luster of counterfeit products is stiff and rigid, either cloudy or dull, with a surface like a layer of plastic film that remains unchanged from any angle.
Tip 3: Measuring Hardness
The hardness of natural crystals is much higher than that of glass and ordinary imitations, which is a very practical basis for identification. You can use the crystal on the bracelet to gently scratch the glass (be careful not to use too much force to avoid damaging the crystal). Natural crystals can leave clear scratches on the surface of the glass while being intact and undamaged; If it is a glass imitation, either it cannot scratch the glass, or it will break first. However, this method should be used with caution. It is recommended to use inconspicuous crystal edges for testing to avoid affecting the appearance of the bracelet.
Tip 4: Sensing Temperature
This method is suitable for testing at room temperature. Pick up the crystal bracelet and stick it on the inside of your wrist. Natural crystals will bring a noticeable coolness first, but this coolness is very soft, not piercing, and can last for 1-2 minutes before gradually warming up; Counterfeit products either have a weak sense of coolness, which is similar to body temperature as soon as they are worn, or they are as “bone chilling” as ice cubes, with a very fast heating rate. Especially in summer, the coolness of natural crystals is more long-lasting and comfortable, while imitations are prone to sweating.
In addition to these tips, there is a small reminder: legitimate merchants will provide relevant instructions for crystals, such as testing reports, which can be asked proactively when purchasing. In fact, the beauty of natural crystals lies in those unique natural imprints. There is no need to pursue “perfection”, but rather the subtle ice cracks and cotton fluff that distinguish it from imitations.
By mastering these identification methods, there is no need to panic when buying crystal bracelets again. Choose a genuine natural crystal bracelet that not only decorates daily life with its luster, but also allows you to feel the energy companionship from nature. This beauty is worth having. If you want to buy a reliable natural crystal bracelet, you may want to follow our carefully selected series, each one can withstand the test of authenticity.