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Don’t be left clueless when it comes to fake jewelry! Here are some tips on how to know whether a diamond is real or not.
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How to Spot a Fake Diamond
The Breath Test Instruction: Take the piece of diamond in your hands and breathe into it as if you are trying to fog your bathroom mirror.
The Breath Test Result: If the stone turns cloudy and retains some of the moisture, it is most probably fake.
The Sandpaper Test Instruction: Try rubbing sandpaper on the stone. Rubbing sandpaper on the stone shouldn’t damage it.
The Sandpaper Test Result: If you see a single scratch, you might be dealing with a fake diamond (e.g. Cubic Zirconia)
The Sparkle Test Instruction: Hold the diamond in the light and see how it sparkles.
The Sparkle Test Result: If the inside of the stone shows rainbow colors, you're probably looking at a fake diamond.
Refractivity Test Instruction: Take your stone and put it upside down on a piece of newspaper.
Refractivity Test Result: If you can see the letters through the stone it's probably a fake one.
The Mounting Test Instruction: Check the stone's mounting.
The Mounting Test Take note: A valuable diamond is unlikely placed in a poor-quality metal. It is usually in gold or platinum bands, with the karat visible in the inner part of the metal.
Important note: The best way to determine the authenticity of a diamond is to bring it to a Gemologist. Try to find one in your local area or antique dealer, as they may have recommendations.
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