It is a fact that there are a lot of
engagement rings with fake
diamonds out there these days. Although they look much similar to real
diamonds, the center
stone in such fake
rings are usually removable and loosely mounted. Worry not, however; you can test whether your
engagement ring has a fake
stone by using any one of the following tests.
The Water Test
Drop your
ring’s loose stone into a glass of water. If the
diamond sinks instantly, then you have got a real
diamond. Yet, if it does not sink quickly or floats, it might be a fake
diamond. Note that stones like moissanite and zirconia sink easily too, so you need to carry out more tests to confirm.
The Candle Test
Yet another way to spot fake
diamonds is to hold the loose
stone with tweezers and heat it over a candle flame for 30 to 45 seconds. Then, drop the
stone into a glass of icy water. A real
diamond will not respond to the extreme change in temperature, while fake
diamonds would shatter or break.
If you are still not sure about the authenticity of your
engagement rings, visit a professional
jeweler nearby and let the experts test it for you.