How To Check Whether A Diamond Is

There are a few different methods to determine if a diamond is real or fake:

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Examine the diamond using a jeweler’s loupe or microscope.

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A real diamond will typically have tiny imperfections, called inclusions, which are difficult to see with the naked eye but can be seen under magnification.

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A fake diamond, on the other hand, may be too perfect and lack these imperfections.

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Thermal Conductivity Test:

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A real diamond will disperse the heat almost instantly, causing it to fog up.

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A fake diamond will take longer to disperse the heat, or may not fog up at all.

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Breathe onto the diamond as you would onto a mirror.

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A real diamond will not retain the moisture from your breath and will quickly clear up.

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While a fake diamond will stay foggy for a few seconds.

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Place the diamond under an ultraviolet light.

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Most diamonds will have a blue fluorescence under UV light.

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If the diamond does not have any fluorescence, it may be a fake.

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Place the diamond in a glass of water.

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A real diamond will sink to the bottom due to its high density, while a fake diamond will float to the surface.

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It is important to note that none of these tests are foolproof, and a professional gemologist will be able to give you the most accurate assessment of a diamond's authenticity.

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