How can you tell the difference between a real diamond and a fake one?

The diamond is the rarest mineral in nature and the most difficult to mine.

The diamond’s prestigious status is not only the result of smart marketing moves, but a direct result of its prevalence in nature as well as the large investment involved in polishing it and hence its high price. Therefore, before purchasing a diamond-encrusted engagement ring or any other encrusted piece of jewelry, it is important to know that these are indeed real diamonds and not fake.

It is important to say that when you buy diamond jewelry – engagement ring, wedding ring, diamond earrings, etc., the diamonds are already embedded in the jewelry and the diamond is the basis of the value of the jewelry and its price.

Ways to identify a real diamond versus a fake:

– One of the surest ways to verify that it is a real diamond is to obtain a gemological certificate from a licensed and recognized institute, such as IGL, HRD, GIA. The role of these institutes is to identify the stone and perform a professional evaluation. The certificate is a kind of professional reference for the authenticity of the diamond; its value is determined by its weight, color, degree of cleanliness and the shape of its cut.
– There are additional tests that are carried out in the laboratory designed to examine the stone in combination with the experience of the professionals called gemologists and the use of estimates and special equipment such as – a magnifying glass with a ratio of 10 times which allows to identify the points, as well as a diamond microscope in the material. The cleaner the stone under the special magnifying glass, the higher the chance of counterfeiting.
– Examining the lapel can also indicate the density of the stone – the density in a diamond is the highest that exists in nature, which makes the diamond the hardest material that does not break or scratch except when it comes in friction with another diamond. If there are scratches or damage on the stone, it is not a diamond.
– Testing the weight of the stone – every material in nature has its specific weight. The specific gravity of the diamond is lower than most substances in nature. The diameter of a 0.50-carat diamond will be 5 mm while another stone of the same diameter will weigh significantly more

The diamond jewelry of Israeli Diamonds.

We note that all the jewelry produced by us is set with stones with a gemological certificate only. However, it is also possible to bring us a stone that was not bought by us for inlaying in a piece of jewelry and then we will send it to be tested in the laboratory before inlaying.

It is advisable to contact us with any questions and the design and placement of the perfect piece of jewelry and we will be happy to help