As a gem collector, I was skeptical that these gems would be real. Well, they are and they are lovely, perfect for my application, which is setting in polymer clay. There was mostly amethyst, garnets, and citrines but included was a green amethyst, some emeralds and smokey quartz. Some of the gems were marred, some badly cut, but this was an incredible deal regardless and a great way to add sparkle to your project without breaking the bank.