Real of fake diamond?

[Garabaldi]

I am thinking this is fake, any guesses?

 

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[gemee]

I am a jeweler and because this is in a sterling setting, this is 99 9/10% a cz. Also it does not have the fire to my trained eye, that a diamond gives off.

 

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[SkyPirate]

Are there any markings silver or gold?.....Usually for earring studs to have a chance for the stones to be real they are set in gold ...

Or Platinum

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

http://www.wikihow.com/Tell-if-a-Diamond-is-Real

#12- Put the diamond in some water. If it is real it will sink, and if it is fake it will float.

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

I'm pretty sure the 2 water tricks only pertain to a stone that is NOT in a setting.

So, since this has a setting - its gonna sink no matter what it is.

B

 

[foundinrolls]

Take the thing and run it under warm water for several minutes to remove as much of the debris as you can.

Then use a good magnifier or, better yet, a loupe. First look for visible cracks and chips on the edges of the facets. Look for out and out cracks as well. Then use the loupe to peer into the stone. If you see small black spots (specks) or white spots (specks) visible in the stone,...they are probably inclusions, as they are called and the stone is likely real.

If you see what looks like bubbles in the stone, it is likely fake. If you see nothing in the stone, It is likely fake unless the setting is white gold or platinum. A perfect diamond would not likely be set in silver.

I don't see any obvious crack or chips around the outer perimeter of the stone so that's good.

Also, if the stone is clear all the way through, that's a good sign, if the back side of the stone, (The pointed part) is coated or "silvered" , it is definitely a clunker. That's done to make a fake stone reflect more light.

Good Luck,

Bill

 

[Garabaldi]

I agree with all of you. I believe it is fake.
Thanks for all the suggestions. I have learned a lot about diamonds and fake diamonds.