If  you have decided to by diamond set first of all check the setting in order to find a gold grade showing metal stamp hidden inside of the band. If the current piece of jewel is not a counterfeit you will find here a quality setting markings like 18k, 14k, 10k or Pl (that shortening stands for platinum); that means the diamond in is likely to be real one.

Having a jeweler’s loupe or other kind of powerful magnifying glass you are able to examine the edges of the diamond and to check its girdle-band. Rolled and soft edges mean that the diamond that is in your hands is a fake one. Also jeweler’s loupe can be used in order to have a look inside of the diamond. Seek for various nicks and damage which were created naturally and are difficult to replicate in artificial conditions. The fewer flaws are in the more expensive the diamond should be. Due to high difficulty of minor flaws spotting they are allowed in diamonds. Read the full article »