Buyer Beware: My $20,000 Experience Left Me Broke
Buyer Beware: My $20,000 Experience Left Me Broke Mr Saket Bhatia sold me gemstones for $20,000 after being assured they were genuine and that he has contacts with miners. I later obtained independent gemological testing through GIA, that the gemstones were in fact man made synthetic and made of glass. After I raised my concerns and attempted to resolve the matter, meaningful communication stopped and I was blocked. I also independently looked into the credentials, awards, and gemstone verification information presented on the business’s website. Based on the investigation, the details provided are fictitious. I personally visited multiple locations listed for the gemstone verification website and found that they did not appear to operate as represented. Given the amount of money involved and my experience, I filed a police report and am pursuing the matter through the appropriate channels. I regret placing my trust in the representations that were made to me. If you are considering making a purchase here, especially an expensive one, I strongly encourage you to verify every claim independently, insist on certification from a respected independent gemological laboratory before relying on any representations, and do your own due diligence before parting with your money.
By Archana W.


