Diamonds are not only friends of girls, but also one of the most expensive stones in the world. And what can be insulting, if instead of real jewelry, a careless seller gives you a similar but less expensive analogue. Fianit is a precious stone, similar in appearance to a diamond, but of much less value. How to distinguish a real diamond from cubic zirconia?
How to distinguish a diamond from a fake?
To begin with, we will say right away that even a specialist gemologist can not distinguish a diamond from fianite with 100% confidence, without special tests, especially if sellers are unclean and have done everything to give the cubicle a "diamond-like" look. Therefore, in the store, the only chance to somehow protect yourself from buying a less expensive stone will be to ask the seller for documents and certificates for the diamonds used in the products. And of course, one should never buy diamonds from the hands of dubious sellers and markets.
If you intend to purchase a large enough and expensive stone, it is better to insist on an expert examination by a professional gemologist with the equipment right in your presence.
How to distinguish a fianite from a diamond: folk methods
If, however, we decide to turn to folk methods, the most effective and popular ones are the following:
- The difference between a diamond and cubic zirconia, first of all, is visible when the stone is moistened with grease: if you try to apply a bit of oil to the surface of the stone, then a real smear will be perfectly visible on the real diamond, while on the surface of cubic zirconia the fat film will disintegrate, drops.
- It is also believed that the diamond can be distinguished by its radiance - it should have a slightly bluish tint, while the fianite sparkles with an even white light.
- Diving into the water is a legendary way. However, it should be noted that even a real diamond will not become completely invisible in water, but it will nevertheless be less visible than fianit in a similar liquid.
- Scratch on the glass. While the diamond easily scratches the glass, the fianite will not leave such deep marks on it.
- Sharpness of faces. Many are convinced that they can recognize this processed diamond in sharp edges. Since this stone is very strong, the faces are made straight and sharp. Fianit is more fragile, and is more likely to chip, so when it is cut, jewelers make the edges of the stone slightly rounded.
There are many other folk methods, but, we repeat, we only have to fully trust the expertise in the laboratory with the use of professional equipment.