How to tell if something is BLUE JOHN - or a FAKE!

16th May 2025

Who better to give a complete lowdown on Blue John, than Derbyshire, UK, based auctioneer James Lewis of Bamfords. The semi-precious stone is only found in the Peak District and James gives a comprehensive summary of its history, use in antiques, and crucially how to spot if something is fake Blue John - or is real and could be worth a fortune! He goes on to sell some items featuring the distinctive stone.

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