Is It Possible To Spot A Fake Diamond?
For the majority of us, having the talent and experience to spot a fake diamond simply by looking at it is beyond us.
And as technology continues to improve the fakes will get better and even experts are going to have a tough time of it.
So is there anything you can do?
There are some techniques and strategies you can use (most of which are just commn sense) which will give you the confidence you need to be sure your diamond is authentic.
Buying from a jeweller with a good reputation is always the first place to start.
Become a loyal customer of such a jeweller if you can and they will be more likely to help you out when you need it.
If you have not bought from someone previously ask for some recommendations from friends.
When buying a valuable gem you should always make sure you ask for the certificate for the stone, and you should not buy it if no such certificate exists.
Look close at the setting for the diamond. A fake diamond will often be fixed in place with an inferior qualtiy setting.
Look closely at the diamond - are there any imprefections, cuts or scratches. There shouldn't be if it is the eral thing.
Once you have purchased the diamond you should have it appraised by a couple of other jewellers.
You want to make sure that their appraisals are all fairly similar and that they are close to what you paid for the gem.
Obviously if these appraisals tell you the diamond is not the quality you believed it to be, then you need to return it to the place of purchase.
And this is where having asked for the certificate comes in handy - it can help you cover the potential situation in which the jeweller may accuse you of switching the diamond for a fake after you made the purchase.
Every stone is different and having the certificate will help you to cover yourself in this situation.
While buying a diamond can be exciting, it can also involve an element of faith in your jeweller. Taking these precautions will help minimise your risk and you should end up with a beautiful, valuable gem as a result.
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