How Do You Tell A Real Diamond From A Fake Diamond?
In recent years, there has been a problem with created and synthetic diamonds on the market being sold as authentic diamonds. Here are a few ways that will help you to tell an authentic diamond from a fake. THE FOG TEST A quick and simple test is the fog test. This is an especially easy test for diamonds already set in jewelry such as an engagement ring. Just breathe hot air on the diamond like you would on a mirror or glass to fog it up. A real diamond will clear up in less than a second. But a fake diamond will take up to five seconds to clear up. THE NEWSPAPER TEST Another simple test if the diamond is not mounted is to turn it upside down on a piece of newspaper. If the print can be read through the stone, it is probably a fake. However, a real diamond with a disproportioned cut will cause the same reaction so this test is not always reliable. TAKING IT TO THE PROFESSIONALS Because lab created diamonds can display all the same properties as a real diamond, it is not always easy to
