5 Ways To Tell If A Diamond Is FAKE or REAL

In this video jewelers Bobby White and Tommy White are going to show you 5 ways to tell if a diamond is fake or real.
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[@busiestytnerd5175]

Can you please make a video about buying diamonds. Where to buy them, how much is good price, not get scammed, negotiating and etc......

[@adamthomas7497]

Sadly I dont think they will due to privacy of sellers :(

[@YeseniaValdivia]

Diamonds don’t maintain their value, and the entire industry is a whole scam considering de beers artificially inflates the value of the diamond. The colors letters and cuts are all mainly invisible to the naked eye. You should purchase a stone that you love and that makes you feel happy. The perceived value of it is just perceived. Whether the stone is a diamond or not is up to you :) hopefully that helps.

[@XjtBA]

Geese Beemps it is best to educate oneself before buying a diamond. The colour of a stone is definitely noticeable with the naked eye; just compare a D colour to an I or J colour; you will see the difference. The best colour is no colour. No one wants an inferior diamond; they want the best quality for what they can afford.

[@YeseniaValdivia]

L S It might not have been clear, but considering the scale goes from no color to Z (literally yellow,) i thought it was safe to assume my comment referenced the visible difference between two letters that are next to each other. For example: D vs E, or I vs J. Any of them compared to a single letter above or below is essentially undetectable for a naked eye. Obviously, you wouldn’t compare a D with a N or something. But again, I was referencing the fact that paying more for a letter up because it’s “less yellow” is very scammy since most people wouldn’t even know unless they were explicitly told what letter it was.

[@XjtBA]

Geese Beemps yes, I see your point, and I agree.

[@AlecSteele]

This episode rocked!

[@BobbyWhite]

Thanks Alec. Lovely engagement ring you made your Fiancé. Congratulations to you both.

[@jackjackgeo7508]

Since diamonds are hydrophobic which means they repel water and are attracted to grease I would try some Vaseline first on a wet stone.

[@markchavez3774]

Who to find sure price buyer of diamond?

[@SeriousRiskTakerBK]

im here because of school

[@thejester2090]

Lmao i see what you did there

[@angelicamariehackettotoole9189]

Hope you can create a video like this that can be done for mounted diamonds. More of us will want to test our rings rather than loose diamonds xx

[@Oakleaf700]

Really interesting..As a child aged about 6 I found what I thought was a diamond ring... Dad took it too the police station and they said it was a fake... they tried to scratch glass with it. I remember the disappointment... Plus the coppers said if it were a real diamond of that size, it wouldn't be in a silver mount. True enough.

[@johnsmalldridge6356]

These tests only work on cubic zirconia and will not work to separate moissanite from diamond.

[@BobbyWhite]

Always best to have a professional test the stone but it can detect CZ like you said.

[@AnaluGPrd]

@@BobbyWhite Can you do that test? How to tell diamond from moissanite?

[@irianthul]

@@AnaluGPrd There's devices for that that check the refraction index of stones using light. Not exactly a household method, but any jeweler who works with diamonds will be able to test this for you.

[@jonathoncalleija2926]

Sandpaper will scratch moissanite easily, you can also see double refraction if you have a loupe. Synthetic diamond is very different

[@johnsmalldridge6356]

Jonathon Calleija, moissanite has a hardness of 9.25 so please tell me what kind of sandpaper are you using to scratch it? Certainly nothing average people would have. I know about the double refractive nature of moissanite but the average person would not have access to this type of equipment.

[@louisparcell]

“Aow to tell”

[@johnnykitty2024]

Would u laik sam wootah?

[@dannyhilden9270]

Ow to tel

[@dannyhilden9270]

@@Soupcat42 I'm British btw

[@dannyhilden9270]

@@Soupcat42 lmfao all good, I think that's mostly southern Americans tho

[@dannyhilden9270]

@@Soupcat42 huh

[@kathryncastanares525]

Tfs! Truly appreciate your videos. They are very helpful. I have a question about an issue ive been having and was wondering if you had any advice? So, i recently made a diamond four prong solitaire ring and have been having trouble with the prongs catching on everything and i am afraid i will lose the stone if i wear it. So its put away for now. I made a 22k gold alloy and platinum twist makume gane type of band and a platinum four prong setting. I have cut, polished, and burnished them down as close as i can. And feel if i go any further i will end up not having enough metal to actually hold on barely over the gurtle. (Sorry if my spelling is incorrect.lol)

[@carlosvdd1]

Good to see you back in the videos Tommy! If you guys ever want an apprentice I'm only in Kent and I have a degree in silversmithing, goldsmithing and jewellery design. I interviewed in Hatton Garden last week but they cast everything and fob it off as genuine handmade, I can't work like that because I want to learn the proper goldsmithing skills and actually hand make real top quality work

[@nedriley6991]

This really helped me

[@wellox8856]

5min yet it was so informative and helpful! 👍🏼

[@carolcherrydarling]

How do y’all suggest I check the diamond at the pawnshop

[@moniermalyar]

The Floating test only works with certain dense fluids and is highly dependant on which diamond imitation it is. In general all those tests only work to identify Glass, rock crystal, CZ, YAG, Fabulite and similar imitations. Moissanite can't be identified with most of the tests. Very informative nevertheless.

[@RhysDoesntExist]

Could probably achieve similar results with a much bigger/longer container..? Maybe unfeasibly big with water though...

[@uhclem]

Try Lithium Metatungstate (LMT)

[@tobiaskaufmann4751]

This is a very nice video! Keep up the good work guys!

[@tagone05]

This is very informative. Thanks for loading this.

[@groovylicks6]

I've taken a diamond ring to some jewelry stores before, a couple of them said that it was real and some said that it was fake. How come ???

[@amymandeville8342]

I'd love to see you test out "filled" stones against solid ones!

[@alexandertzalavras]

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[@ClashGardener]

This was a pretty cool way to test. Great job guys

[@mihaela2784]

you guys are great, tnx for sharing

[@ismlahmdkmrn]

Great video guys!!! Cant wait to see you at the Goldsmiths Fair !!!

[@caidenzagala7420]

Don't hurt me...here's my wallet

[@ER-lj3de]

That's terrific guys - well done. Thank you

[@Oakleaf700]

A friend has a tiny but lively vintage diamond...it flashes beautifully if the light catches it right. One like that I'd love..It has character and is subtle.

[@f.catfracassofracasso404]

That I have to admit it is incredible way to determine between a real and a fake diamond I never knew about the glass of water test. Thank you for the informative information.

[@tigerprincess9222]

Great information! 💎

[@mkivy]

Thank u gentle men..now maybe I won’t be fooled as much! I enjoy watching and learning from u...

[@panchortmanchort2400]

Just finished picking through about 10 quarts of river gravels and there were loads of stones. Pink, yellow, red, green, orange, purple, white, all varrying shape and size. I know in my state we have every type of gemstone, excluding Ruby, but not every color. Would the tests work on uncut diamonds? What is a good broad spectrum gem tester?

[@naomiwendy2234]

The fog and newspaper test were new one's for me. 😊 Thanks for sharing!

[@eline080928]

WOW

[@Torinjames]

Hey! My science teacher had us watch this video and record the data for an assignment. This was a really cool video guys

[@jval733]

That was cool never seen that last test, cool effect too

[@rickeykeeton71]

Does the heat and water test do ANY damage to the real diamond?

[@shiettamoore7615]

This is my first time ever hearing of you guys. The video was🔥🔥🔥 Question: if someone gives you a fake 💎 but passes it off to you as real, how do you let them know the diamond is fake?

[@wolfgangn.4250]

Something simple and straight to the point like "These diamonds are more fake then your hairline and Gucci Belt.

[@Raymond_Petit]

Thank you guys!

[@tobiasteilmann4703]

i love your work bro

[@SirPierreSe]

Great video, i learned alot

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

I dont mind destroying the fakie

[@glow1815]

Great tips!

[@MrigyankaChakravartymrigs]

Thank you Bobby! Great video and I got to learn a lot of things :)

[@BobbyWhite]

Glad it was helpful!

[@siobhanair2659]

Great information 🥳

[@MUDSWAT]

I always loved this video!

[@Lavont]

Hi, Just wanted to know how you got into jewellery making? I love design technology and product design etc l, and also love jewellery with a passion, i feel like its something i would want to pursue but dont know where to start?

[@allthingsblue6990]

Do you want to work at a jeweler's bench making things every day? Do you want work on the sales floor? Would you prefer to just design? Which ever one you prefer, there's a different set of schooling and career paths.

[@antonhuman8446]

Many thanks!!

[@lastbaby222]

"It's gone misty, it's finished."🤣

[@marysollopez01]

Doing gods work! Thank you!!

[@CatherineC.2123]

What was the grit of the sandpaper you used? Would finer or coarser grits work?

[@BobbyWhite]

You just need fine

[@mercynewton6438]

Thanks so much!

[@peace4world84]

Great information

[@getvaccinated4382]

Hey thanks for the knowledge dudes. I like it. Its very simple.

[@urmomsdude4641]

Helpd alot

[@Dean-eu2pl]

Great Video. Did not know about the "fog test" 👌

[@christianclark8010]

Helpful vid 👍

[@maxnme2001]

This is a great video! I never knew this.

[@cosmicmirror1320]

Very informative info ..ty

[@renanjacob6791]

Do Silicon carbide sandpaper test Will work to sintetic mossainite?

[@ImmaculateKSkogemyr]

I bought 3 rings at a second hand store 10 years ago for 10 pounds. Really big stones.. Just tested the rings with the fogg method = passed Sandpaper method passed... Will be taking them to a jeweller to confirm if I am dreaming or not 😬😬😬 keep your fingers crossed 🤞

[@dxtrro6939]

whats the news

[@kiljoy3254]

@@dxtrro6939 on a remote tropical island with no WiFi perhaps?

[@lifeindetale]

??

[@Wetknees]

He was a happy boxing promoter until a few weeks ago… then again, what does he know about diamonds..? don’t they come from Antwerp

[@kristasmith6358]

I would loved to see how to verify stones set in jewelry, I.e. rings, earrings, necklaces. I have a loupe, but most seem to really sparkle.

[@user-gf5qd8pj1k]

Brilliantly!!! 👌🏻

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

Some really good tips

[@aprieallen9528]

thank you so much this was fun and informational

[@mcmoon_]

I don't really know about jewelry but this video was very interesting! I have a question, does this test applies to any other kind of "diamond" (I'm sorry, English is not my first language, I don't know the word) Like if I do the same to an emerald I should expect the same?

[@aadityajain5286]

Love your vids

[@SirSethery]

Found a random "diamond" sitting in the crawlspace of the house I just bought. Looked really similar to my mom's real diamond ring, and it passed most tests I tried, but after it failed the newspaper test I decided to take a lighter to it (dropping it in the water made the same cool sound that it does in the video). Sure enough it was completely shattered. I crushed it just for good measure.

[@sharoncole8249]

Just found this Chanel had to subscribe very interesting 💎

[@tolakanel4870]

THANK GUYS , GREAT INFOS !

[@mengnggapo4910]

My boy looking like eminem x tom hanks cross over.

[@bobbyolivares31]

Thank u for the info

[@Lshakem]

That was very interesting good video 👍 I learned it something new

[@nabzlo1006]

Do the same tests apply for rough diamonds?

[@muhdilhan077]

nice for ur information

[@tonybatista5895]

From the states u guys are awesome!!!

[@Yu2beFool]

My guess is that in the newspaper test it all depends on the reflectivity of the 'diamond' and the shape of the precious stone. It will not work on a decently cut moissanite or zirconia.

[@beery957]

You guys should do a comparison with lab grown diamonds too that would be great to watch keep up the good work guys!

[@BaronRosa]

They is no difference. Visually and they both pass test

[@lukewilliams5341]

True I heard on some other video that they're identical and way cheaper but idk

[@preciousalley7615]

The tests they peformed are useless with lab grown diamonds. Unfortunately.

[@beery957]

Mar. s what would be the way to test a lab-grown diamond? I did some research and apparently you can tell by using a light box? Not sure how accurate this is tho.

[@preciousalley7615]

@@beery957 As far as I know, only with the use of machines. So, I believe It would have to be sent to a lab.

[@Dare2BUltra]

Does this work w lab created vs real diamonds or just cz?

[@ramcesgaston5319]

Bobby White is a true man of taste. I have Jewelers in the diamond distinct I buy from but he is really a custom dealer. I know with great work comes great customers but I am a ordinary person with expensive taste.

[@mikhailshubnyi8793]

Important video, good job guys👍🏻

[@IzarDreams]

Ty for sharing

[@nycboriqua90]

I like that you two aren't wearing 3 chains blinged out. Clean look great video.

[@gemstonelover3098]

Thank you so much.

[@tehcito]

Get Solomon on the case😂... and it’s worth fffffuck all

[@metricklutchh5612]

😂

[@sagarsjdjfn]

Helpful

[@utsav4426]

Rocking bro 🤜, keep it up!

[@thearkguinearescue8477]

Hope you had a lovely holiday Bobby..?

[@19main89]

Wow the sandpaper test was super satisfying for some reason

[@OzzieOzzieOzzieOyOyOy]

Does this work for moissanite? Thanks.

[@jrleonard72]

Great video!

[@yirehmiyahmagsayo361]

thank you sir

[@butch907]

excellent stuff cheers chaps

[@Nina4838_]

Thank you I needed this

[@vitaminprotin]

Very helpful bros

[@daries]

The newspaper test also work with white sapphire or other white stone?

[@Hairguyme]

Bobby your face expressions always crack me up bro. You are so much fun to watch. I am launching my Jewelry Business this month finally and I will send over a video for you to have a laugh at. Cheers mate..

[@nancyrykers4984]

Bobby is the serious one, I've seen a few of the videos with him interacting with his other jewelry buds, and he has smiled :)

[@niccoarcadia4179]

Thanks!! 'Really Really Thanks!

[@marcgreaves263]

Insight thanks for the tests guys

[@evilkin9997]

Would you recommend lab grown diamond's

[@TheTubeofjo]

Valuable info lads.

[@AT-gu8by]

Very informative.

[@Johnny_Love_Tree]

Thank you for letting me know about the same paper.

[@AdamMurrayLive]

I love the look of genuine surprise when they both sank in water. Even if the stone was made of glass it would sink, fellas. Hahaha!!

[@Riddlemethiseveryone]

Hence they said it was a test! A TEST!!

[@siobhanhenry9094]

Not to mention CZ is heavier than diamond and is the most common “fake diamond” around.

[@Glasshopper]

They forgot the salt

[@GoDodgers1]

doh!

[@jacobm1001]

What grit of sand paper would you use ?

[@ChrisSoiCy]

Love the gold Daytona!

[@corneliounguana861]

Diamonds & Diamond Grading " Diamonds simulants" "Synthetics and treatments" 💪The strong will understand💪