The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has issued a cautionary alert as consumers, primarily in the UK, have received unexpected jewelry parcels containing counterfeit identification certificates. According to Gem-A, individuals have reported receiving rings labeled as “diamond solitaire” set in “platinum.” These rings were presented in gray or pink boxes and enclosed within pink gift bags featuring the word “Princess” in gold lettering.
Gem-A, an educational institution based in London, highlighted that these parcels lacked any discernible postage labels, receipts, confirmation letters, or accompanying information documents.
The packages also contained fabricated laminated “identification certificates,” falsely attributed to the “Fellowship of Gemological Association of Great Britain.” Notably, the certificate used the American spelling “gemological,” diverging from the British usage followed by the actual organization.
The fraudulent certificates also incorporated logos from various reputable entities, including the International Gemological Institute (IGI), International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), Platinum Guild International, and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), according to Gem-A.
These unsolicited deliveries, along with counterfeit certificates, have raised concerns about potential scams targeting consumers, urging caution and verification when receiving unexpected items of significant value.
