Ways to Tell Fake Diamonds From Real Ones

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Since diamonds have become very common today, there are a lot of people who are taking advantage of the high demand for diamonds. To get money, they sell fake diamonds to unsuspecting customers and they get tons of money just by selling one piece of fake diamond.

So in order to avoid being a victim of frauds, here are simple ways on how to tell if diamonds are fake or not. The first thing to do is ask questions like what kind of stone it is. Yes, you can see that it is a diamond but there are stones that look like diamonds. A knowledgeable jeweler will be able to tell you a lot of information and you know when they are telling the truth.

Next, ask if the stone is Moissanite, for the reason that this kind of stone looks like a diamond. It is very difficult to tell which is which. Then check the material used to mount the stone, if the mounting is cheaply made you are definitely holding a fake diamond stone. A real diamond is mounted perfectly and you can tell from the material used whether it is silver, gold or platinum.

Then, see if there are scratches and other imperfections on the stone. Diamond stones not easily scratched, they are very durable but Moissanite is the total opposite. You can check this by making use of a magnifying glass. When scratches and other imperfections are seen, it is most likely to be fake. So, after purchasing a diamond jewelry, you should have it checked by a credible jeweler. Credible jeweler can easily tell you if it is a fake diamond stone.

Only few people might know about this but you can obtain a grade report of the diamond stone being sold. This is a report attained from Gemological Institute of America to prove that the it is real diamond. You will only be able to obtain this report after buying it.

So, with these tips in mind you can easily tell fake diamonds from the real ones and save you from regret. Purchasing diamonds or diamond jewelries is not something you do everyday, you want to get your money's worth and hopefully these tips help.