{"id":634,"date":"2022-05-02T16:50:03","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T16:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allthingsjewelryy.com\/?p=634"},"modified":"2022-09-24T09:56:21","modified_gmt":"2022-09-24T09:56:21","slug":"how-to-tell-if-diamonds-are-real","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allthingsjewelryy.com\/how-to-tell-if-diamonds-are-real\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell If Diamonds Are Real: DIY Methods to Try"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With look-alike diamond alternatives <\/a>like cubic zirconia and moissanite readily available, it is crucial to know how to tell if diamonds are real. As with every business, fakes are abundant, and we wouldn\u2019t want you to get conned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve found 12 of the best tests to discover whether your new diamond is real or fake. You can do most of these at home; no expertise needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Tell If Diamonds Are Real (12 Methods)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Diamonds<\/a> are the hardest known natural material<\/a> formed in the earth’s upper mantle under heat and high pressure. They travel to the earth’s surface through volcanic eruptions, where they are available for mining. There are also diamonds made in the lab from pure crystallized carbon. These diamonds are also considered real, although not natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The DIY tests on our lists are quick and do not require expensive tools. Still, it\u2019s worth knowing that they might be inconclusive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Keep in Mind: The only way to know that your diamond is real is to visit a jeweler.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, if you still want to try your hands at these tests, you\u2019re welcome to do so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fill a glass cup \u00be with clean water. Drop your diamond in the water and observe what happens. If it sinks to the bottom entirely and immediately, your diamond is likely real, but if it floats on top, you’re holding a different gemstone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diamond will sink because of its high density. While this test is easy, it cannot stand alone because other stones may act similarly to diamonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fog Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The fog test is one of the easiest and quickest ways to test your diamond. It only takes seconds. Pick up your diamond, clean it with a soft cloth to remove any oil or dirt, and then fog it with your breath. If it clears up in a second, your diamond is real, but if it stays for a few seconds, it’s likely not the real thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fog on diamonds clears up fast because diamonds disperse heat quickly. If you have a genuine diamond, you can use it to compare your results as a standard for the test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Heat Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For this test, you need a glass of cold water, a lighter, and fire-proof gloves. Heat the suspected diamond stone with the lighter and throw it immediately into the glass of cold water. If it shatters, it is a fake diamond, but if you do not observe any change, it is a real diamond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diamonds were formed under intense heat and so are unaffected by heat. On the other hand, other materials will shatter due to the rapid expansion and contraction of the material. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Caution: Testing a fake diamond with heat can damage the stone. If you don\u2019t want to lose your jewelry, we\u2019d recommend sitting this one out.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UV Light Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Diamonds have a blue glow under UV light. This glow is known as fluorescence and it occurs when the diamond contains a trace element like boron or nitrogen that reacts under UV light. However, not all diamonds react this way<\/a>, so this is not a conclusive test. Other diamond look-alikes like moissanite will give off yellow, gray, or green light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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