Real vs. Synthetic vs. Man-Made Diamonds

There were and are still issues surrounding the Genuine vs. Synthetic (Cubic Zirconia & Moissanite) and now the much more difficult to detect, Lab-Created Man-Made diamond debate when it comes to diamonds. As diamond buyers in Chicago, we can usually spot a synthetic/fake almost immediately, but in some cases, it requires further examinations. To know if you’re diamonds are genuine, bring them in to determine the authenticity when it comes time to sell them.

Using Water

Get a glass and fill it with a healthy amount of water. Once the glass is filled, drop the diamond carefully into the glass and observe it. If the diamond sinks, it is real, but if it floats to the top or stays in the middle of the glass, your diamond is a fake one.

Using A Magnifying Glass

Looking through a magnifying glass allows you to spot any imperfections. If there are no imperfections, it’s likely you have a fake diamond. Real diamonds have imperfections, or another term you may be familiar with are inclusions. There are different types of diamond inclusions so make sure you contact us if you want to find out more about the diamonds you have.

Using A Black Light

Hold the diamond in front of a turned-on black light and if you can see a blue fluorescent light under the black light, you most likely have a real diamond. If you see a slightly green, yellow, or gray light, then your diamond isn’t real. However, you will best be able to discover if your diamond is real by visiting us and having an appraiser look at it.

Contact Chicago Gold Gallery

Contact us today if you are ready to have us buy your diamonds. We make sure to appraise it professionally and give you a fair price. We look forward to working with you!