Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The Whistleblower’s Creed

By The Jewelry Whistleblower (Sterling Scott) | Updated March 2026

The information provided on jewelry-scam-check.site (hereinafter “the Site,” “We,” “Us”) is for informational and educational purposes only. Before you digest any review or click any link, you must understand how this machine works.

CRITICAL CONSUMER WARNING

This is not a professional lab. I am a retired forensic jeweler, not a certified gemological institute (GIA) laboratory.

The “ugly truth” you read here—our scam alerts, product tear-downs, and “FAILED” verdicts—are the personal opinions of our authors. They are based on research, aggregated consumer feedback, and our own subjective analysis of materials. They do not constitute official laboratory certification, legal testimony, or financial advice. What we call “copper junk” might legally be classified as “fashion jewelry.”

Use this information to inform your skepticism, not to base a lawsuit. If you need legal or forensic confirmation, hire a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.

The “Affiliate Reality”: Why We Have a Disclaimer

In accordance with transparency guidelines and common sense, we notify you that jewelry-scam-check.site is a commercial entity. We use affiliate links throughout the Site.

When we expose a “Hope Rings” clone as a dropshipping scheme and steer you toward a verified alternative on Etsy or Amazon, we likely earn a small commission if you buy that alternative. This never increases your price.

These commissions are what fund this exposure project. They pay for our hosting, our domain, and the products we occasionally order to scrape and test. We are not “neutral” observers; we are consumer advocates who get paid by the good products when you click away from the bad ones.

Third-Party Product Liability Exclusion

This is where things get serious regarding recommended alternatives (Tier-2 brands).

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While we only recommend sellers (on Etsy, Amazon, CJ, CJ Affiliate, etc.) that our opinions suggest are “white-list” (safe, real 925 silver), We are NOT the seller, manufacturer, or shipping agent.

  • We do not control the manufacturing of the Etsy ring we recommend.
  • We do not control the shipping of the Amazon ring we suggest.
  • We do not process payments.

Our liability is strictly limited to the content on our Site. If a ring we positively reviewed on Etsy later turns your finger green or arrives broken, We are not liable for that damage. Product liability rests entirely with the original seller. We recommend these alternatives based on available data, but we provide no guarantee of future performance. Your transaction is with them, not with Sterling Scott.

“As-Is” Information and Future Updates

All information on this Site is provided “as is” and “as available,” without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. The dropshipping brands we expose frequently change their names, suppliers, and prices. The “white-list” silver brands might switch manufacturers. Information can become outdated in 24 hours.

We do not guarantee that our evaluations will remain accurate forever. We are not obligated to update old articles. You are responsible for performing your own due diligence before trusting a product.

The Verdict on Liability

By using jewelry-scam-check.site, you agree to this Whistleblower’s Creed. You agree that We are not a regulatory body. You agree that our reviews are opinions. And you agree that product liability lies with the seller you choose, not with the messenger exposing the trash.