7 Gemstones You Should NEVER Buy in 2026 (AVOID These!)
A woman put on her new Ethiopian opal engagement ring, went into the kitchen, and deboned a rotisserie chicken. Within hours the stone turned cloudy yellow. This video ranks seven gemstones you should avoid buying in 2026, scored on durability failures, treatment deception, market crashes, and secondary market value loss. Data and sources referenced: GIA Colored Stone Report Standards (2026 overhaul), GemGuide Wholesale Pricing Indices (Gemworld International), Rapaport Diamond Market Reports, U.S. Treasury OFAC Sanctions (Executive Orders 14068 and 13651), National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA), U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule Chapter 71 Raw Carat breaks down jewelry and gemstones with real data, not marketing. New video every few days. #jewelry #gemstones #rawcarat #engagementrings #gemstonebuying #tanzanite #rubies
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