Is It Possible To Pick 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 with the way technology is progressing even the experts are finding it harder than they ever have before.

So how do you prevent yourself from being tricked into buying a fake?

By using some common sense and a few simple tips, you should be ale to keep yourself out of trouble.

The first thing you should always do is make sure you only shop with jewellers of a reputable standing. If you find such a jeweller it is a good idea to stick with them in the future.

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 don't have a regular jeweller, ask some friends if they have someone they trust.

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.

If the setting for the diamond in the piece of jewellery looks on the cheap side, it may be of inferior quality and this can be an indication that the diamond may not be worth what is claimed.

A real diamond will not be marked in any way so check for tell tale signs of scuff marks or scratches that would identify a fake.

After you have made your purchase it is a good idea to take the stone and have it appraised at two or three other jewellers.

What you are looking for is some consistency in the appraisals and an average that is close to what you paid.

If these appriasals are far lower than what you paid, or they tell you the quality is not what you paid for, then you need to return it.

If you received a certificate with your diamond as we discussed earlier, then this will help you avoid a situation where the jeweller accuses you of trying to scam him by swicthing his real gem with a fake.

Every stone is different and having the certificate will help you to cover yourself in this situation.

Buying a diamond is an exciting process but you need to make sure you keep a level head and ask all the right questions. Make sure you walk away if you are even slightly suspicious - there are plenty of other good deals out there.

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