Articles:

Victoria Transvaal Diamond

American Topaz

Gemstones are Crystals

How Diamonds are Made

Diamond Mines

Diamond Durability

Industrial Diamonds

Conductor of Heat

Corundrum

Ruby and Sapphire

How are Diamonds Mined

How Diamond Prices are Determined

How to Buy Diamond Engagement Rings

How to Care For your Diamond

How to Clean your Diamonds

How to Sell a Diamond

How to Spot a Fake Diamond

Insuring your Diamonds

Selecting Diamonds

Synthetic Diamonds

In this world of advanced technology it is almost impossible to simply look at a diamond and determine whether it is real or not - especially if you don’t know much about diamonds.

There are some steps that you can take to avoid buying a fake diamond, however.

First, only deal with reputable jewellers, and when you find a reputable jeweller, stick with them. Avoid buying diamonds or other jewellery from jewellers that you have never dealt with before in the past. Ask to see the certificate for the stone. If no certificate exists, walk away.

Look at the setting that the stone is in. Fake diamonds, such as zirconias, are usually set in low quality metals. Take a close look at the stone.

Fake diamonds are not durable - natural diamonds, on the other hand, are the most durable stone on the planet. Look for scratches or nicks.

After purchasing a diamond, take it to another jeweller for appraisal. In fact, take it to two or three other jewellers for an appraisal to make sure that the appraisals are all fairly close.

If you find that you have purchased a fake diamond, you may be accused of making a switch when you return to the store of your purchase; therefore, it is important to have a certificate for the diamond.

No two stones are alike.

Free Internet Marketing Courses