Buying a diamond is a huge investment, and usually requires a lot of time and consideration to find the perfect one for you.
Diamonds are precious, rare, and expensive hence, before picking out that special stone for that special someone, you should know how to tell if a mounted diamond is real or not.
There’s nothing more disappointing than finding out the stone you’ve been flaunting is fake.
Unluckily, many fake crystals are floating around the market, so customers need to be careful about their purchases.
Though the best way to spot a fraudulent diamond is to take it to a jeweler for a thermal and electrical conductivity test.
However, there are many ways to consider if you want to know how to tell if diamonds are real.
These 5 ways will assist you in getting to the bottom of the age-old question - Is it a real sparkle or just a piece of sparkly glass?
How to Tell If A Diamond Is Real or Fake At Home
Before performing the home tests below, have experts advise doing your homework.
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Water Test
For this, you need to have a loose diamond to test, fill a glass about ¾ full with water. Now with the help of a tweezer gently drop the diamond into the glass.
Observe if the diamond sinks to the bottom or floats - it sinks if it’s real and if it floats at the surface or just underneath, it’s likely fake. It has to do with the diamond's high density.
Fog Test
One of the quick and simple ways on how to tell the difference between a real diamond and a fake one is by fogging it with your breath.
It must get cleared after a second or two, hence proving your diamond is real. If it stays fogged up there for 3-4 seconds, then you’re probably holding a fake.
Due to the fact that Diamonds disperse heat instantly, making it impossible to remain fogged. However, no diamonds have a similar effect.
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Heat Test
Real diamonds are one of the toughest materials in the world, having a 10 out of 10 rating on the Mohs scale of hardness.
You will just need a lighter, a glass of water (usually cold), tweezers, and the diamond you’re evaluating.
With the help of tweezers hold the diamond over the lighter for at least 30-45 seconds. Drop the diamond gently into the glass of cold water.
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A real diamond will not react to the sudden change in temperature whereas a fake diamond cannot withstand an extreme shift in temperature. Fake diamonds may break or shatter during the test.
If you're still unsure, it's perfect to see a diamond expert or a jeweler to review the diamond you have.
Now that you know how to tell if a diamond is real, let’s get you to browse the Planderful collection of custom-selected jewelry and find the perfect stone for you.
