Affiliate Disclosure
This affiliate disclosure explains how Gems Lore may use partner or affiliate links within some of our content.
When an article contains an affiliate link and you click that link or make a qualifying purchase, Gems Lore may receive a commission from the retailer or partner. This does not normally increase the price you pay.
Affiliate relationships help support the operation and continued development of Gems Lore, but they do not change our commitment to clear, reader-focused gemstone and crystal information.
How Affiliate Links Work
Some Gems Lore pages may link to third-party retailers, marketplaces or other commercial services.
A regular link simply takes you to another website. An affiliate link may also allow the relevant partner to attribute a qualifying purchase or action to Gems Lore.
When affiliate links are used alongside a recommendation, buying guide or product reference, we aim to make the commercial relationship clear rather than expecting readers to discover it only on this affiliate disclosure page.
You are never required to use an affiliate link.
You can visit a retailer independently, compare other sellers or decide not to purchase anything.
No Extra Cost to You
If Gems Lore earns a commission from an eligible transaction, the commission is generally paid by the participating retailer or partner rather than being added as a separate charge to you.
Prices, availability, shipping, taxes, warranties, return policies and other purchase terms are controlled by the third-party seller and may change independently of Gems Lore.
Always review the seller’s current terms before purchasing.
Editorial Independence
An affiliate relationship does not make a gemstone authentic, a product suitable or a seller’s claim accurate.
Our content standards remain the same whether or not a commercial link is present.
We aim to distinguish natural, treated, laboratory-grown, assembled and imitation materials accurately; discuss gemstone care according to the material involved; and separate physical or gemological information from symbolic and metaphysical interpretations.
We do not guarantee that every linked product will remain available, retain the same price or suit every reader.
Commercial relationships also do not justify unsupported medical, investment or performance claims.
You can learn more about our broader approach on the About Gems Lore page.
Third-Party Websites
Affiliate links lead to websites that Gems Lore does not control.
Those businesses are responsible for their own products, descriptions, pricing, fulfillment, customer service, privacy practices and transaction policies.
A link from Gems Lore should not be interpreted as a guarantee of a third party’s future conduct or of every product offered on that website.
For significant gemstone or jewelry purchases, independently evaluate the stone, treatment disclosures, seller policies, documentation and any laboratory report relevant to the transaction.
Affiliate Relationships and Reviews
If a commercial relationship applies to content discussing a product, retailer or service, that relationship should not replace independent judgment.
Readers should consider the evidence supporting a recommendation and compare alternatives where appropriate.
A commission opportunity does not establish:
- Gemstone authenticity
- Geographic origin
- Treatment status
- Fair market value
- Ethical sourcing
- Medical effectiveness
- Guaranteed product quality
Those questions require their own evidence.
Changes to This Affiliate Disclosure
Affiliate partnerships can change over time. Programs may be added, removed or modified, and individual links may stop functioning.
Gems Lore may update this affiliate disclosure when our practices or relevant commercial relationships change materially.
For information about how site data is handled, review our Privacy Policy.
If you have a question about an affiliate relationship or a disclosure on a particular page, please use Contact Us.
The Bottom Line
The purpose of this affiliate disclosure is transparency.
Some links on Gems Lore may generate a commission when readers make qualifying purchases through them. Using those links is optional, and commercial relationships do not change the standards we apply to gemstone information, safety guidance, symbolism or buying considerations.
Our priority is to make it clear when a recommendation may involve a financial relationship so you can decide how much weight to give it.