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How to tell a real diamond from a fake ... The most popular of diamond simulants (fake) is a cubic zirconia. C.Z.’s weigh approximately 55% more than diamonds for the same shape and dimension. So if you have a carat or gram scale at your disposal you can see if the imposter tips the scales too much.
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www.diamondcuttersintl.com/diamond_education/articles/b...
www.diamondcuttersintl.com/diamond_education/articles/buying_diamonds/realthing.html
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Cubic Zirconia is the easiest diamond fake to spot. Cubic Zirconia is much heavier in weight than a typical diamond and a jewelry appraiser can easily measure this with the right equipment. It is also softer and easier to scratch than a diamond.
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www.piercemattie.com/jewelrypr/2007/03/how_to_spot_fake...
www.piercemattie.com/jewelrypr/2007/03/how_to_spot_fake_diamond_jewel.html
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How to Spot A Fake Diamond 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 dont know much about... ... If you find that you have purchased a fake diamond, you may be accused of making a switch when you return to the store...
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diamonds.calputer.com/how-to-spot-a-fake-diamond.html
diamonds.calputer.com/how-to-spot-a-fake-diamond.html
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So without a pot of grease and the stone being loose, it seems to me that there is no easy way to spot a diamond from a fake. Is that right? ... So without a pot of grease and the stone being loose, it seems to me that there is no easy way to spot a diamond from a fake. Is that right?----------------; Oh yeah.
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www.pricescope.com/diamonds/x14587.htm
www.pricescope.com/diamonds/x14587.htm
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That and the low price make me believe that the diamond may not be real. Strange how the flaws that others wish to avoid I am eagerly seeking (with the theory that if it has a flaw, it must be the real deal, because who would make a fake with a flaw?). ... Topic: How do I spot a fake?
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www.pricescope.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000053.html
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Spotting a fake diamond - what to look for to test your diamond's authenticity ... How do I spot a fake diamond? ... If a cubic zirconia is surrounded by a high-quality diamond mount, then only an expert will be able to spot the fake...
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www.dealsondiamonds.com.au/fake-diamonds.htm
www.dealsondiamonds.com.au/fake-diamonds.htm
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Loose Diamond Duplicates ... CZ are not as hard as diamond, being 7.5 to 8.0 in the Mohs Scale compared to diamond’s 10.0, but are 75% heavier. However, the latest simulant is the synthetic moissanite, so much like the diamond that even skilled jewelers get baffled.
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www.loose-diamonds-shop.com/spot-fake-diamond.asp
www.loose-diamonds-shop.com/spot-fake-diamond.asp
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