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Question: how can I find out if a diamond is real or fake?
i have a ring & I want to find out. if the dimond is real on it.

Answer: Take it to a jewelry store and they can test it for you, and ...
Take it to a jewelry store and they can test it for you, and tell you how much it is worth.

Answer: if it can scratch glass it is the real thing
if it can scratch glass it is the real thing

Answer: fog test..put it up to your mouth and fog up the ring if it ...
fog test..put it up to your mouth and fog up the ring if it holds the fog, then generally it's fake real diamonds dispurse heat almost instantaneously.

Answer: Take it to a jeweler. They should have an electronic tester ...
Take it to a jeweler. They should have an electronic tester that will tell you if it's real or not. Glass will scratch glass

Answer: weigh it diamonds are heaver than the fakes
weigh it diamonds are heaver than the fakes

Answer: The first method is to check the diamond with the help of ...
The first method is to check the diamond with the help of diamond tester as it will help you to differentiate between real diamond and best fake diamond. It is an electronic tester that can check all the diamonds except the moissanite stone for which the diamond tester is not reliable. The best fake diamond is the cubic zirconia and the weight of this diamond is around 50% more than a real diamond of the same size and shape. This weighing test also can find out the difference between fake vs. real diamond. Another method for checking the best fake diamond is the transparency test in which the diamond is placed up side down on the news paper and if the written matter from the newspaper is legible then be sure that the diamond is not the real one and it can be a best fake diamond. One of the disadvantages of this method is that some of the stones may appear to be a real diamond due its fine cutting. In this case, one needs to be sure about the cutting methods of the stones. This method is very common and enables you to find the real diamond from the best fake diamond. The third method that helps you to differentiate between fake vs. real diamond is the fog test. Hold the stone or the diamond and blow some air from your mouth on to the stone, if the fog appears on the stone and stays there for next few seconds then it shows that the stone is a best fake diamond because in case of a real diamond, the heat disappears instantly. The oily layers and dirt on the stone might create some problems to differentiate fake vs. real diamond. Thus, before carrying out a test for best fake diamond, clean its surface properly. The ultra violet test is another method that will enable you to find out the real diamond from the best fake diamond. The real diamond projects blue color light if put under the ultra violet light or the black color. There are two options, if the blue light does not appear, it can be best fake diamond or can be a high quality diamond. All of the above tests can satisfy all the test conditions to differentiate between a best fake diamond and the real diamond.

Answer: rub it against glass if it scraches it its real
rub it against glass if it scraches it its real

Answer: bringing it to a jeweler is the best thing
bringing it to a jeweler is the best thing

Question: Would this mean real Diamond or does genuine diamond mean fake?
Terrific Bracelet With 3.20ctw Genuine Diamonds in Solid 14K Yellow Gold. Total item weight 12.9g Length 7in - Certificate Available. Please tell me how you know the answer! Thanks! for clairty how good is i2?

Answer: genuine diamonds mean that the diamonds are real, I know ...
genuine diamonds mean that the diamonds are real, I know this because it gives you the weight of the diamond in carats, and this does not happen with fake diamonds hope that helped! :)

Answer: Genuine diamond should be a real diamond.It should be pretty ...
Genuine diamond should be a real diamond.It should be pretty expensive with that large of ca rot weight and set in 14K gold. If not real it would be called a zircon or by another name such as diamonique(per QVC) or absolute(HSN).I buy jewelry often and I love the diamonique stones.They really look better than real diamonds.

Answer: The clarity, I can't answer, only a jeweler could but ...
The clarity, I can't answer, only a jeweler could but genuine does mean the real thing. I buy alot of jewelry on ebay. If it is not a real genuine diamond they will say cubic zirconia or lab created.

Question: About Diamond earing and diamond ring?
Hi I bought a new diamond earing and diamond ring which I have I am using already - but now some of my friends adviced me to go to a gemologist - I am worried now if it effects my life or my carrier. I am a cancerian - can some one help me or guide me to a good gemologist.

Answer: I'm not sure what you're looking for here - a ...
I'm not sure what you're looking for here - a gemologist can appraise your stones, for insurance or resale value, but it won't have anything to do with your horoscope....

Answer: I am missing the point? You liked the diamond enough to buy ...
I am missing the point? You liked the diamond enough to buy it. Please yourself, do not bother going to a gemologist all they will do is criticize what you buy. Do you think they will praise you, tell you that its worth millions never...buy to please yourself. YOU will never make money with any diamond. So as an expert I am telling you please yourself nobody else. Freddy Diamonds.

Question: Safest way to clean diamond ring other then the store.?

Answer: I have attached two links, one gives details on how to ...
I have attached two links, one gives details on how to effectively clean your jewellery in a safe way, the other is about do's and don't for jewellery. They are both worth reading to make your jewellery look as good as possible and give it as long a life as possible, http://www.wightmangoldsmiths.co.uk/jewellery%20clean.htm (Jewellery cleaning information). http://www.wightmangoldsmiths.co.uk/care.htm (guide to care of your jewellery). I hope this is useful to you

Answer: buy a cleaning solutions for like three dollars
buy a cleaning solutions for like three dollars

Question: diamond rings?
my mom has a ring she had for years and don't even belive its real its 18k gold with other letters or numbers behind it but we really can't tell. I told her to get it looked at and she doesn't trust anyone looking at it it cuts glass but glass also cuts glass. what other methods could she try so we can figure if it's real or just fony jewery

Answer: try to see if it cuts something other than glass, like a ...
try to see if it cuts something other than glass, like a metal of some sort.

Answer: If it's stamped 18kt, then the band at least is real ...
If it's stamped 18kt, then the band at least is real gold - the other letter are most likely hallmarks of the maker. UNLESS it's stamped 18ktgp.. then its a gold plate. Many things will cut glass - if she wants to know what it is, she needs to take it to a jeweler - they have little handheld devices that can test it to see if it's a diamond, right in front of her. The ring doesn't have to leave her sight.

Question: Which do guys prefer on a girl, a labret(small diamond stud like Christina Aguilera) or a side lip ring?
I'm trying to decided which one I want, I don't wanna look trashy, but I do think they can be very cute if worn the right way. Also, I dont want to look punk-ish.. idk if that helps For some reason its not letting me choose a "best answer". So im just gonna say thank you to everyone, sometimes when you put a question on here you get really really negitive answers. so THANKS!

Answer: I always think having multiple piercings on the ear looks ...
I always think having multiple piercings on the ear looks cute. I think multiple on the lips and nose look kind of disgusting.

Answer: I would think not to wear them because they seem kind of ...
I would think not to wear them because they seem kind of weird and disgusting but if u really want 1 I would say the labret

Answer: a side lip ring
a side lip ring

Answer: If you don't want to look trashy, don't go piercing ...
If you don't want to look trashy, don't go piercing your face. It just looks like you are desperate for attention, like your face wasn't interesting enough in the first place.

Answer: Any piercing in mind can be cute if worn the right ...
I like both, but still personally it is up to you and yourself only. Take a small little hoop and place it on your lip in the locations that you would want it pierced. This might help you come to a solid decision. Remember the great thing about piercings is if you don't want them you can always take them out. I still say stick to what ever jewelry will suit your face best, every ones face is different. Hope this helps.