How to Distinguish Between Real and Imitated Diamonds

With the advent of modern processing techniques and high end equipments we are able to create diamonds called man-made diamonds or synthetic diamonds. They are so alike the mined diamonds that it becomes difficult to distinguish between the two. A lot of people get confused between a real and a synthetic diamond. Even jewelers cannot, sometimes, make out a fake diamond from the real one with a naked eye. Here are some of the guidelines which would help you determine whether the diamond you possess is mined or synthetic:

The best way to determine the ingenuity of a diamond is to get it checked by a reputed jeweler. Take the diamond to a jeweler who has a gemologist certificate and get your possession recognized by paying a small fee. There are various tests available in the market which can distinguish between man made and mined diamonds.

     Clean the piece of your diamond jewelry and check for the carat marking. Do you see any? Generally pure diamonds have carat marking inside their bands.

     Mined diamonds are one of the hardest substances known to man on earth. So if you see any abrasion on the gem there are chances that it might be a synthetic diamond.

     Mined diamonds have perfect settings. This can be checked by getting the gem appraised.

By just following these simple guidelines you can get a definitive idea about the ingenuity of your gem.