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In many cases, yes, diamonds and fakes can look alike. It takes a trained jeweler to tell them apart.

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Are Russian diamonds real diamonds or not?

There are "Russian diamonds" - is the company/website name and it offer diamond simulants, not real diamonds. And there are Russian diamonds which is produced in Russian labs which are 100% real diamonds. To ensure the diamond is real ask for independent gemology certificate: GIA, EGL, IGI.


What is the opposite of the word fake?

The opposite of "fake" is "genuine" or "real."


Is genuine diamonds real?

Yes, genuine diamonds are real. They are natural stones formed deep within the earth over millions of years, known for their brilliance and hardness. Be cautious of synthetic or imitation diamonds that may appear real but are not naturally formed.


What element is fake diamonds made from?

Usually man-mad Actually,they are man made they are made from plastics they look like they are the real ones but thy are not. Man-made diamonds, also known as laboratory diamonds, synthetic, or artificial diamonds, have the same chemical make up and structure as natural diamonds, i.e. those erupted to the earth's surface through volcanic pipes. Because the conditions for making diamonds in the lab can be carefully controlled, it is possible to produce diamonds in the lab that are more pure and with fewer defects than natural diamonds. Most man-made diamonds are used in industrial applications like diamond drill bits so they don't need high purity and clarity, hence the manufacturers don't spend the extra time and effort necessary to create gem quality diamonds. What makes a diamond is the chemical composition and structure -- pure carbon crystal. Fake diamonds are not made from pure carbon, rather they are usually glass, quartz, cubic zirconia, or Moissanite. They are all clear and look much like diamonds but are not as hard and may not be as brilliant. Both glass and quartz are made from silicon dioxide (SiO2). Glass is amorphous silicon dioxide while quartz is crystaline. The quartz can be either mined or man-made. Cubic Zirconia is the is the cubic crystalline form of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2). It is very hard - but not as hard as diamond. It takes a very trained eye or special lighting to see the difference between cubic zirconia and diamond. Moissanite was the name given to naturally occurring crystals of silicon carbide (SiC). The naturally occurring crystals are exceedingly rare - the first ones were found in a meteor. Since their identification in the meteor, man-made, gem quality silicon carbide has also acquired the name of moissanite. Silicon carbide is extremely hard, almost as hard as real diamonds.


Is a Simulated diamond a real diamond?

Simulated diamonds are also known as diamond simulants and include things like cubic zirconia (CZ), moissanite, and YAG. They can also include some natural clear gemstones like white sapphire, white zircon or even clear quartz. Simulated diamonds do not possess the chemical and physical properties of actual diamonds, so they generally sell for a relatively low cost. Source: http://www.goodmansjewelers.com/simulated-diamonds-vs-synthetic-diamonds/

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Why are some diamonds fake?

No diamond is fake; but there are fake diamonds. Because natural diamonds are expensive and engaging to the human eye, many people want to own and wear diamonds, so a fake diamond can be substituted in the place of a real stone.


Are solitare diamonds real?

Solitare means single it is One Diamond. Real diamonds and fake diamonds can both be set in a solitaire setting


Real or fake diamonds?

It depends on how much money you have


Do discount stores carry chocolate diamonds?

some do but the diamonds are probably fake unless you no how to tell if diamonds are real


Are wiz khalifa's diamonds real?

yes he always makes it a priortity to keep his diamonds real and to not wear anything fake?


How can I tell if the stones in my ring are real diamonds?

Real diamonds will cut glass, though there is speculation that some fake diamonds can cut glass, and that you can damage a real diamond by cutting glass with it. Another way to tell is to hold the diamond up in the light. If you see any orange color from the diamond, it is fake, as real diamonds have every color EXCEPT orange.


The marks which make difference between real diamond and false diamond?

There are no 'marks' used to differentiate between real diamonds and fake diamonds.


How do you know if a Breitling watch is genuine or a fake?

A lot of fake Breitling watches were made. Check the model number against real model numbers and real model pictures. If the watch owner claims it has diamonds but that model never had diamonds then it is a fake.


Are Diamonds fake?

No, in the sense that any 'diamond' is relatively tiny, whether the stone is fake or real. As well, imitation diamonds will not weigh as much as a real diamond of the same 'size'. Weights will be different depending on the compositions of the 'fakes'.


Are fake diamonds heavy?

No, in the sense that any 'diamond' is relatively tiny, whether the stone is fake or real. As well, imitation diamonds will not weigh as much as a real diamond of the same 'size'. Weights will be different depending on the compositions of the 'fakes'.


Name of fake diamond jc pennys?

Moissanite is/ was the name of the fake diamond at JC Pennys. The fake diamond outshines most real diamonds


What does sp mean on the back of diamond earrings?

it means its real diamonds not fake ones