How to Identify Fake Diamond

With the increasing value of diamond, it is not surprising that the same has become a subject for deception. Needless to say, fake diamonds are now flooding the market and are victimizing those who don’t have any idea about the characteristics of a true and genuine diamond. What's even more alarming is that it doesn't matter whether you have a blue diamond or a colorless diamond, since every type of diamond can now be faked. So if you want to get top dollar on James Allen engagement rings, then you should be able to identify fake diamonds from a real one.

 

One of the primary indications of a fake diamond ring is when there are certain inclusions in the stone that is not particular for a diamond. Most diamond rings are colorless and include spinel, garnet, pyroxene, olivine or graphite. If there are other materials not necessarily included in diamonds, then you should know that it is a fake. Perhaps the most used material to fake diamonds are glass and when you are presented with a diamond with bubbles, then it is most likely made of glass and not a genuine diamond.

 

There is a lot to know more about diamonds and one that you should not forget is the fact that diamonds are incredibly hard. In fact, diamonds are the hardest natural gemstone thus you should be aware of its outer surface. It should be sharp and not dull or worn. If it is the latter case, then you are most likely holding a fake diamond.

 

Another indicator to spot a fake diamond is by looking at its luster or the quantity and quality of light that reflects from the surface of the diamond. By looking at the stone's luster, a gemologist can easily determine whether the stone is a fake or not. Most diamonds have bright and glossy luster, which you can usually find in similar materials like zircoin and white sapphire.

 

You should also know that diamonds do not float in water and are not wettable. They also have the ability to transfer heat, thus you may feel diamonds to be very cool to touch.

 

In all these, what is most important is that you bring the diamond to an expert gemologist. You may know about these little tricks, but you cannot absolutely determine the stone's genuineness unless you bring the same to the expert. These tips are only forms of quick determination on how to spot fake diamonds. On the other hand, if you are still in doubt, then you should seek help from the experts to get a determinate answer.

 

True enough, there are tons of ads on "how to sell my Blue Nile engagement ring" or "how to sell my Diamond engagement ring" and you may feel tempted to purchase what they have to offer. But before jumping into purchasing the said Blue Nile or Diamond engagement ring, make sure that they are genuine and that it will give you true value for your money.