Real Diamonds: How to check if a diamond is real?

A real diamond is rare and valuable. It is typically white and sparkly. Because people love them and pay big money to own them, there has been a major effort through the years to develop affordable diamond imitations. Some of the newer ones are so convincing that many frauds have been perpetrated with them. So how do you tell real diamonds from the imposters?

The first thing to understand is that before you spend good money for a “diamond” you should always have it double checked by a qualified expert – preferably a Graduate Gemologist. If the diamond has been certified by a reputable gem lab like the AGSL or GIA, it is much easier to verify authenticity. Your expert will perform a diamond check matching the measurements, weight, color and clarity characteristics against the lab report. Today many diamonds are also laser inscribed with identifying information which makes verification even easier.

As a layman some of the things you can look for to determine if a diamond is real are facet integrity, clarity characteristics and carat weight. If you have access to a jewelers loupe (10x magnification) or a magnifying, look at the edges of the facet junctions of the stone. If they are abraded, chipped or rounded (do not all come to a fine edge), chances are it is not a real diamond. Diamonds that have been worn for many years can also have some chips and abrasions, so this is not a conclusive test.

If the diamond is loose (not set in a piece of jewelry) you can check its weight. Real diamonds are composed of pure carbon, a light element, and therefore weigh less than most of the simulants. For instance, a well proportioned 1.00 carat round diamond will measure approximately 6.5 millimeters in diameter. Most simulants of the same dimension will weigh well over 1.50 carats.

Because modern technology has produced many synthetic and simulated materials that are very close in appearance to real diamonds extreme caution should be exercised when buying. It is extremely important that you buy from, or enlist the evaluation services of, a reputable and well trained professional before parting with your hard earned money for a diamond or piece of fine jewelry. Remember- before you write a check for a diamond, get a diamond check from an expert.

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作为一个门外汉一些的东西，你可以看看，以确定是否钻石是真实的面的完整性，清晰性的特点和克拉重量。如果你有机会珠宝商的放大镜（10倍的放大倍率）或放大镜，看在边缘的小路口的石头。如果他们被磨损，碎裂或圆角（不罚款边缘），机会是，它不是一个真正的钻石。已经穿了很多年的钻石，还可以有一些芯片和擦伤，所以这不是一个决定性的测试。


四爪钻石订婚戒指的钻石是Whiteflash 31758If松动（未设置一件首饰）你可以检查它的重量。真正的钻石是由纯碳，轻元素，因此重量低于大多数模拟。例如，一个匀称的1.00克拉的圆形钻石将测量直径约6.5毫米。大多数相同尺寸的模拟将重达1.50克拉。


由于现代技术已经产生了许多合成和模拟的材料是非常接近真正的钻石在外观上极为谨慎，购买时，应行使。你买，或者争取，一个有信誉的，训练有素的专业评估服务临别的钻石或一块精美的珠宝，你辛苦赚来的钱，这是非常重要。记得之前你写一张支票的钻石，得到专家的钻石支票。
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