Diamonds are the crown jewels of the world. Diamond trading has been on a significant rise worldwide. Distinguishing fake diamonds from real diamonds can be a daunting task, although it can be made easy by following some steps –
- The Refractive index of diamonds makes it easy to identify them based on their property to bend light, which passes through them. Other stones like Quartz have lower refractive index.
- A real diamond's refraction is always in shades of Grey, while a fake diamond will display light in rainbow colors.
- Observing the surface of the diamond for scratches or nicks can help you understand its counterfeits. Diamond is the hardest substance in nature and they do not suffer scratches easily.
- Placing the diamond on water will also help to identify its counterfeits; a real diamond sinks while most fake one's float.
- The usage of a diamond tester, a handy gadget can also help you reveal the originality of the gem.
- Original diamonds will display flaws in them, if you find a stone that is fairly clear then its best to be skeptical of it.
- Counterfeit diamonds are mostly made of glass, so they won’t have the same physical qualities like the original diamond. An added surface of shellac, to give it a realistic look, fools most unsuspecting buyers.
- A newspaper test is popular among expert buyers where the readability of the text is tested. If the text is readable, then it’s a fake diamond.
- A Fog test can be used to test the originality. After passing the diamond through a fog, if the fog clears off quickly then it’s a real diamond or you can be right in arousing your suspicion
Although, there are many ways; education about diamonds and counterfeits is one of the most effective ways to make diamonds your safe and best investments.
