Does the name Herkimer 'diamond' mean the item is a diamond?

No. GIA describes Herkimer diamonds as quartz crystals found in New York state, rather than diamonds. That describes the mineral category; a listing name does not authenticate a particular shop specimen's origin or identity.

How should I compare Herkimer lots?

Ask for the specific lot label, price basis, included weight or quantity, current price, known cutting or polishing, delivery and returns. Do not treat a whole-listing range as a quote for one lot.

Can a photo show whether a piece was reshaped or is authentic?

A photo and visible features are not independent authentication. Ask what the seller knows about the item and what remains unverified; seek an independent assessment if certainty matters to you.

How much do Herkimers cost in Malaysia?

BePositive's Seller Centre capture dated 2026-09-30 records a price range of RM25–105 for the shop's own listing. It is not a current price or a quote for a specific lot. Confirm the current lot details and price with the seller.

Herkimer Diamond Is Quartz: Choose the Lot, Origin & Inclusions

Herkimer diamond is quartz, rather than diamond. GIA describes the category as quartz crystals found in New York state; most clear crystals described have a hexagonal form with a termination at each end. The diamond name does not turn the material into the diamond mineral. ^[source]

For a display collection, choose a form and size you like from actual-item photos. If your purchase depends on New York origin or a particular inclusion, request those details separately. Avoid paying for an unverified origin story when origin is your main reason for choosing the lot.

Separate the name, origin and inclusions

Herkimer is the category name GIA associates with New York quartz. A similar-looking double-ended quartz crystal does not itself establish that origin. The shop listing’s label still needs matching to source information for the specific lot. ^[source]

GIA also describes solid, liquid and gas inclusions, with salt water or petroleum among the liquids mentioned. These are reported inclusion types in the mineral category, not confirmation of contents in a BePositive specimen. ^[source] For an enhydro or petroleum label, ask what the seller means and how that information was obtained. Video can help show the feature being offered, but does not itself identify a liquid or establish authenticity.

Choose around what matters to you

If you enjoy a clear appearance and double-ended form, compare tip condition, fractures, size and several photo angles. If inclusions interest you, request close-ups of the feature driving your choice or the lot’s price. If origin matters, request the known country/locality and available source records; separate a seller’s statement from independent assessment.

Herkimer, enhydro and petroleum appear together in our shop listing. We do not assume every variation has the same origin or contents. The questions and price range below help choose a lot; this page does not provide gemological authentication of a particular specimen.

Dated listing price

BePositive.my is the shop that owns this listing. Its Seller Centre capture dated 2026-09-30 records a listing price range of RM25–105. This is a snapshot of the shop’s own listing on that date, not a current price, market price or quote for a specific lot. Confirm the lot name, price basis and current price with the seller. ^[source]

Questions for a specific lot

First-time buyers may ask whether a double-point was naturally formed or ground from another shape. Ask what the seller knows about cutting, polishing or other alterations to the particular item, how the lot is labelled, and what weight or quantity the price includes. If a detail is unknown, ask that it be stated as unverified. Visible features or a seller’s answer are not independent authentication.

Before deciding, confirm the current price, shipping and packing, and return terms for the exact lot. BETUL10 applies to a first purchase from the BePositive crystal collection; ask the seller to confirm eligibility for a specific order. ^[source]

Betulkex comparison point	Ask about this lot	Buyer note
Lot/item	Which labelled item is being offered?	Record the exact label the seller confirms.
Origin	What country/locality is known, and what source record is available?	The Herkimer name does not establish this item’s New York origin.
Appearance and inclusions	Can I see tips, fractures and claimed inclusions on the actual item?	Separate visible features from tested contents or origin.
Price and quantity	What does the price cover, and what weight or quantity is included?	Do not equate the listing total with a lot price.
Form and alterations	What is known about cutting, polishing or other changes?	Mark it “unknown” if the seller cannot confirm.
Delivery and after-sale	What are the packing/shipping cost and return terms?	Confirm terms for the same lot.

For a usable comparison, send a separate question for each label or lot. Ask whether a quoted price covers one piece, one pack or a mixed group, and whether the stated weight is net specimen weight or includes a container. If the seller has not checked a detail, treat it as unknown. Keep the label and reply together so that the price, form and terms you discuss refer to the same lot.

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Disclosure: BePositive.my is our shop. The price range above is a snapshot of our listing on 2026-09-30; confirm current prices and terms with the seller.