Diamonds come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. Diamonds are part of the family of minerals called carbon. Diamonds have been used by people as far back as 3500 B.C.A diamond has a Moh’s Hardness of 10. A diamond is considered to be the hardest gemstone. When buying a diamond, you should make sure it is real by getting a certificate from the GIA (Gemological Institute of America). A real diamond will always have a certificate from the GIA on its authenticity.<\/p>\n
Tiffany’s and Cartier are two popular retailers for diamonds as well as other precious stones like sapphires and emeralds. This article will discuss how to make sure you’re buying a real diamond in Tiffany’s or Cartier.<\/p>\n
Diamonds are graded according to their 4 C’s: Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Weight.The cut grade measures how good the shape of a diamond is which affects its brilliance or sparkle. The color grade measures how colorless the diamond is compared to other diamonds with similar color grades in contrast to the yellow tinted diamonds that were once used in engagement rings. Clarity refers to internal imperfections within a diamond that may not be visible to the naked eye such<\/p>\n
If you’re looking for a diamond, you’ll want to know the difference between real diamonds and fake ones. There are all kinds of different kinds, but the most common are moissanite and cubic zirconia.<\/p>\n
Moissanite is harder than a diamond, and it comes in many different colors, which makes it very popular among people who think that color affects the value of a diamond. Cubic zirconia is less expensive than diamonds, which makes it very popular among people who think that price determines quality.<\/p>\n
The only way to make sure you’re buying a real diamond is to get a certificate from a certified appraiser. But if you don’t have an appraiser, there are some other things you can look for. You’ll want one that has a high number of facets (the points on the outside) and one with an excellent cut (the angles that shape the way light bounces off the diamond). You’ll also want to make sure there aren’t any bubbles or cracks in it.*<\/p>\n
One thing you really don’t want to do is buy a diamond online without checking its certification first.*<\/p>\n
You\u2019re looking at a wide selection of loose diamonds in the window of a jeweler. They all look exactly alike. How do you know which one is real? In fact, how do you know any of them are real?<\/p>\n
Diamonds are valuable because they are rare. Unlike other gems, which can be made artificially in a laboratory, it’s hard to make a diamond outside of a natural process. But that rarity creates an opportunity for scammers: if you want to sell something that looks like a diamond but isn’t, you can do so without anyone knowing there’s anything wrong with it.<\/p>\n
Methods for Detecting Lab-Grown Diamonds<\/p>\n
If you’re shopping for diamonds, you should be wary if anyone tells you they can guarantee the authenticity of their diamonds. No reputable jeweler or appraiser would ever make that claim. A stone is either natural or man-made (synthetic). There is no third option. If someone tells you otherwise, they may be trying to trick you into buying an expensive piece of glass.<\/p>\n
Treatments That Can Mask the Appearance of Lab-Grown Diamonds<\/p>\n
There are some treatments that can mask the appearance of lab-grown diamonds and make them look like natural ones. They include:<\/p>\n
How can you tell if a diamond is real? Well, you can’t tell just by looking at it. There are too many tricks that counterfeiters use these days. You have to take your gem to a reputable lab. The only way to know for sure is to have it tested.<\/p>\n
The test will determine the four C’s of diamonds: cut, clarity, color and carat weight.<\/p>\n
Cut – The cut of a diamond is how the angle and proportions of the facets (or flat surfaces) were designed to reflect light through the top of the diamond. The most popular style of cut is referred to as “cushion,” but there are others that are equally pretty.<\/p>\n
A well-cut diamond will reflect light evenly throughout the entire stone. A poorly-cut diamond has dark areas that do not refract light as well as bright areas and may appear dull. Clarity – Diamonds are made up of carbon atoms arranged in a lattice structure, which makes them very strong and durable, unlike other gemstones like opals or emeralds, which are made up of softer minerals like silica or beryl. However, because they include impurities within their crystal structure, diamonds can be prone to flaws called inclusions, which are sometimes visible to<\/p>\n
Diamonds are the most beautiful gemstones. They are very popular not only among women but also men, who often buy diamond rings for their wives and girlfriends.<\/p>\n
Apart from being beautiful, diamonds are valued for their hardness, as they are harder than any other mineral on Earth. This means that diamonds can be polished to a high quality finish and will stay in good condition for a very long time.<\/p>\n
Trying to determine the authenticity of a diamond may seem like a difficult task especially if you don’t have much experience, but it is not impossible to do. If you know how to distinguish real diamonds from fakes, you will be able to avoid bad deals and save yourself some money. The first thing you need to do is to use your eyes and ears, as almost everything is reflected in these two sensory organs. If something doesn’t look or sound right, it probably isn’t right. With this said, let’s take a look at some of the ways you can differentiate real diamonds from fakes.<\/p>\n
It is very easy to determine the authenticity of a diamond, simply by checking the 4C\u2019s which represent Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat Weight. A real diamond will display these characteristics in an easy way to recognize and understand.<\/p>\n
Each of these 4 major characteristics that make up a diamond are described below:<\/p>\n
Cut is the most important part of the diamond. Cut refers to the proportions and finish of a stone. The cut affects how light travels through the stone, creating a sparkle from many different angles. The cut also determines how much brilliance or fire it has.<\/p>\n
Diamonds can be cut in many ways to bring out different qualities and each diamond is classified under one of those ways depending on its shape:<\/p>\n
* Round Brilliant \u2013 gives maximum reflection of light and sparkle<\/p>\n
* Princess -is square with pointed ends, it is less brilliant than Round Brilliant but still sparkles because it is cut by skillful craftsman who know how to bring out light<\/p>\n
* Emerald- This shape has a rectangular look with rounded corners and less brilliant that round brilliant but has a nice glow about it when light hits it at certain angles<\/p>\n
* Oval- It has an oval shape with pointed ends. This stone is ideal for those who do not like the round<\/p>\n
The 4C’s, created by the American Gem Society, is a guideline for how to buy diamonds. It includes the diamond cut, color, clarity and carat weight.<\/p>\n
The diamond industry uses these four C’s as a guideline for how to grade a diamond’s level of quality. The easiest way to understand the differences between diamonds is by looking at the shape of their cut: round brilliant, princess cut, emerald cut, heart shaped and more!<\/p>\n
What does the term clarity refer to? Diamonds that are clear in color are more desirable than those with visible flaws or impurities (inclusions). Inclusions can be seen with magnification and are sometimes referred to as blemishes. The fewer inclusions you see in a diamond, the higher its clarity grade.<\/p>\n
Diamonds that are graded within one of the ranges of quality have an estimated retail price range (ERP) associated with them. The ERP provides an estimate as to what you should expect to pay when buying a diamond in that particular category. This means you can use this system as a guide when buying your next diamond. It won’t tell you exactly what price you will pay but it will give you an idea of the value or relative cost of different diamonds based on their grading scale.*