What is the "Blue Pottery and Gem Shop Fake Goods" scam in Jaipur?

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Shops throughout the Pink City sell mass-produced pottery and synthetic gems claiming them to be handmade authentic Jaipuri blue pottery or natural gemstones at "wholesale" prices. Tourists pay premium prices for inferior goods. Buy blue pottery only from certified artisan workshops — ask your hotel for a recommendation. For gemstones, buy only from GIA-certified jewelers or the government emporium. Get a certificate of authenticity.

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