How to Know a Fake Diamond Or a True Gem

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By :Deirdre Groves

Do not miss out on the bargain of the century, thinking a ring is just junk. We here how lucky thrifty shoppers find treasures in the most unusual places.

Seeing Clearly - If you are in a flea market or car boot sale, a quick hint or guide to tell if the diamond is a fake or the real deal, diamonds refract light. You cannot see clearly through, place the diamond over a newspaper or phone book. If you can see the print through the diamond then it is defiantly a fake.

Diamonds have tiny bits of inclusions - pieces of minerals trapped inside when the diamond was formed. These tiny bits give the diamond some character and are unique to this stone, like a fingerprint. This good indication that the diamond is not a fake.

The Price, too should tell you, whether this is a fake or not. The old saying is still true today. If it sound too good to be true then it usually is. When buying diamond they are supplied with a certificate. Stating the grade and clarity of the stone, if your jeweler cannot supply you with this certification, I would find a jeweler who will.

How to Spot a fake diamond can be difficult for the trained eye, unless you are getting an incredible bargain or can afford to take the chance. Always buy diamonds from a reputable jewelery supplier.

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