Dear Richard and fellow Members,

I just happened to look at gemstones (such as sapphires, rubies, etc)
on ebay (my very first time) and I'M SOOOO CONFUSED!!!
Such low prices, so many stones to pick from! I could hardly keep
myself from plunging right in and "shop-shop-shopping - till I drop" !
Is it really possible that the stones are for real?

Mary

PS. Thank you, Richard, for your explanation on setting Gomati shell in
gold! It's much appreciated - I have always wondered how those things
are made. Thank you again!