Pawn Stars | How to Spot a Fake Diamond with Rick Harrison

Rick of the hit show "Pawn Stars" explains how to spot a fake diamond.

[@rainbowcatanimations5327]

Rick - "How much did you want for it?" Customer - "I'd like 20,000." Rick - "...dollars??"

[@SilverFox_82]

I tried that once with a man made moissanite diamond I got on wish for 40.00 it’s real had to take it in and get it tested but was just curious and it’s only worth it as a gift not accrual price value which I was ok with gave it to someone for Christmas in a necklace

[@BestPlconEarth50]

Rich IS high as fuck!

[@lavishaf4462]

John Smith you sound dumb as shit

[@BillyFusco]

I wonder how many takes they have to go through on the show

[@glamdolly30]

+Billy Fusco Judging by this, hundreds! Guy can't get a whole sentence out, the fat tongued twat!

[@muggs00]

I like how it was one take no bs like on tv

[@oldskoolchomp81]

"if it passes all the tests I mentioned, it's a fake. bring it to me and I'll buy it for $10." - Rick

[@RLeem7b5]

He carries a loop around with him wherever he goes. Badass

[@chriscork2513]

How do you spot a fake gem expert? Someone who says you can tell a diamond from a moissanite just by looking.

[@brucefulton]

Once you know what to look for, you can. Moissanite is double refractive; diamond is not. Look for the railroad tracks at a 45 degree angle into the facets, it's a dead giveaway for moissanite. And, moissanite will usually display some pink and lavender fire that diamond never will.

[@gondolacrescent5]

I'm friends with a Gemologist. He confessed the only way he could discern the difference between a real diamond and a fake is to examine them under a microscope. He's been a Gemologist for at least 40 years and owns a family jewellery business--and he was born in Switzerland....so...I don't know what this guy's talking about.

[@durian111]

whatever he say, he still can distinguish between diamond and fake, or he wouldn be in business today.

[@billybaggs8779]

Born in SWITZERLAND??? Wow, sounds legit!

[@BestPlconEarth50]

Holy christ is that like a watchologist? A cockologist? Wait kinda like a vaginologist. Did he tell you that over the phone or in person. How did you get it outta him did you waterboard him with a torturologist?

[@chrisbettyemeryemery9825]

me n my husband watching you guy's show which we luv it! so thanks for sharing this also God bless you and your family's:))

[@kingofpain2344444444]

yea let me a call a buddy of mine so i can see what im dealing with

[@llamapigsFTW]

It's best to be prepared after all you never know what's gonna come through that door.

[@fibes55]

You can learn a lot from this show. I'm amazed at how knowledgeable Rick is in so many areas. Unfortunately, my teenage boys are addicted to a show call "Hardcore Pawn". It features a father, son & daughter team that berate and mock each other as they interract with some of the most hopeless souls imaginable in the burnt out city of Detroit. The show teaches & promotes disrespect in it's rawest form and I curse the day my kids stumbled upon the program. Les Gold & his kids are true Gavones!

[@cali224]

1:14 "My best advice..." Insert: call a buddy of yours who is an expert on fake diamonds.

[@2012Goldman]

watching Rick is addictive,,, this guy is the best,,, When I 1st started watching his show I hated his guts,, now Im his biggest fan

[@justanotherengine]

Thank's Rick, love the show !

[@PC-lu3zf]

Love his show.

[@juciytenderloins1039]

1:16 "you will get stroked plain and simple" hahaha

[@WillaFlick]

my name is rick harambe, and I work here with my daddi, big succ. everything here has a story, and a value. one thing I've learned after 4 years - you never have any idea what's gonna skiddle through that doolio

[@Zippoguy1000]

Good info to know.thanks Rick.

[@heybabeurock]

Good Job Rick

[@vicentadesealey3095]

Rick You are especial

[@XSVmetalband]

that 4 string ibanez prestige bass in the back is gorg!

[@LeeLooface]

If someone has eyes in their head they should be able to tell the difference between a diamond and a non-diamond.

[@Prologue2113]

Rick is so cool.

[@SavolainenVideoarkisto]

I love that laugh :D

[@Hoyeons7]

rick yo!! i love you man! god bless pawn shop heck yeah

[@jaydash87]

Lol Rick's Laugh is awesome

[@westbrazos]

I like the diamond cut at the base explanation.I don't buy diamonds,but at least I have an idea of what is and what isn't real.This was worth the time to watch.Thanks.

[@SilverFox_82]

I saw someone try the water test if it sinks it’s real if it floats it’s fake but with that guys video he used the whole earring so you couldn’t really tell.

[@presidential3228]

@@SilverFox_82 bro those test useless who the hell buys a diamond 😂 people buy jewelry with diamonds already mounted so best way is diamond tester or that little scope he got

[@presidential3228]

@@SilverFox_82 sorry meant to tag the other guy lol

[@mrqwertyexpert]

I have that same bass in the back but green!

[@moycrz71]

He is got it partially right, however diamonds could have a polish girdle too. A polish girdle on a diamond would improve the color of a diamond by a grade and sometimes by two depending which lab does the grading.

[@CUTECATSTUDIOS]

Funfact you didn't search this, it was recommended to you.

[@BackEddy29]

He'd be an expert on how to tell you to spot a fake pawn shop.

[@Error_Message]

I like this show but you have a pretty accurate convo there lol.

[@Gemonediamond]

great!

[@watchdealer11]

The best way to tell is to send it to GIA.

[@vicentadesealey3095]

Esa camisa me encanta es bella bella D vzla

[@evanbrown2594]

Geologist here. Fluid inclusions are the only real reliable way to tell with the newer higher quality fakes out there. Cheaper ones, he is right on the money here. Buy fake.

[@najoadifjsodgadksajndsjnfs9318]

Correct. This is because most modern "fakes" are in fact not fake at all. There is a difference between a synthetic diamond and a fake diamond. Both are relatively worthless compared to natural diamond, but synthetic diamond is none the less "real diamond".

[@Tehgoat]

Rick's been on the town haha

[@cake34]

If it's Corey, he'll add, "Look...I can give you $202 if it helps you out my man..." Then the old man will say " Just give him $185 and be done with it"

[@07gingerkid]

As I noticed at least one person mention in the comments for this video, rick is only partially correct which really makes his entire answer/assertion incorrect. The girdle of a diamond can actually be 3 different types: Bruted(rough), Polished(smooth), Faceted(Teeny little facets going around the girdle). Not trying to be a snob but if you take his word as fact then in the future you may dismiss a real diamond as a CZ simply because of his incorrect information.

[@tokorev747777]

wow! awesomw. a very efective way is to push it against glass

[@csys690]

@terrorrname LMAO 0:47 "relief by extending for broke process obviously we just recieved signal"

[@MetroPCSPhoneUnboxxer]

I like how he chokes and stumbles over the stupid things he comes up with to say. "...If I stamp platinum on my bumper..."

[@1sttobylopez]

Wow, they make him look so much more classier on the show.

[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

I’ve been getting those man made diamonds from eBay. They sparkle like crazy and I don’t care if they get lost. They do cut glass, so they’re pretty hard but not diamond hard. Pretty close. They fail the news print test though. Everyone thinks they’re real so that’s fun.

[@presidential3228]

aslong as the girls like it then ur good bro lol i got real diamonds but theres nun special bout em

[@mikewebb100]

Good Job I learned all about jewellery from cash converters training

[@ChatooMartinez]

im rick harrison and this is my pawnshop i work here with my old man and my son.

[@piscesperson1495]

Nex gen Racing who cares who you are. Just another stuttering fatass who thinks he's god's 🎁

[@vicentadesealey3095]

Tu eres especial Rick Coret is importante to I love Vzla

[@thomvanstone5188]

The flush test works every time. Flush the rock down the toilet. If it floats after the flush it's a diamond. If it isn't a diamond it gets flushed away like the crap it is. Try it.

[@oldskoolchomp81]

seems legit

[@fitz663]

every profesional Rick brings to the shop to authenticate something in the shop is just Mark from the museum in a different costume.

[@MNDashcam]

This all seems like good information but do you mind if I call in an expert?

[@NewUser-ni5tx]

Rip old man Harrison

[@juanquezada7027]

he's never gunna sell that Jim Morrison poster. lol

[@GregoryTheGr8ster]

Someday, we might be able to make diamonds on 3D printers.

[@yungtaxrefrm1080]

but it won't be made of diamond

[@GregoryTheGr8ster]

Hugh G. Rection I'm thinking of a 3D printer that can generate the intense heat and pressure that is necessary to create real diamonds.

[@timjansen6181]

GregoryTheGr8ster Actually, you are. Not with a 3D printer, but if you press coal hard enough, it'll become a diamond.

[@danteshin6210]

that is a yes and a no there but your on the right track there... if all depends if that piece of coal has enough of the elements required and has a high enough content of carbon in it ^^_ but your on the right track of thought there... and speaking of 3D printing there is a company working on Printing in Platinum and gold so I think its a few more years before there can do diamonds ^^_

[@bryross4481]

a real diamond will feel cool, a fake will be warm.

[@lbennyz5188]

Lol its rick harrison! This vids dank af

[@robertoramirez9030]

wow this guy is so high!!!

[@DanielLarsonofficia]

I'm rick Harrison and this is my pawn shop

[@dbway88]

I have a website about evaluating stuffed animals. Rick once called me to evaluate a beanie baby that didn't make it on the show. They flew me from tennessee to Vegas to tell a guy his beanie babies were worthless.

[@tomgardner4114]

Do you know about Maestro Mexican Silver Jewelry developed in Taxco?

[@PyR0Star]

i love Rick, he's a great fella.... I prank called him and told him I wanted to know if he wanted it before I lugged it down there... He says, well what is it? I said its a space ship that crash landed in my backyard. heheheh he seemed to get a kick out of it, and hung up.

[@tobomy]

ibanez soundgear bass in the back thurr.

[@galenstone9097]

a very simple way is take an eyedropper and splash some water over the stone. If it beads up and clings to the stone grats. If it sheets over the stone, it's fake.

[@mattPrince0darkness]

i want that jim morrison painting.....

[@motonegros]

THUMBUS ERECTUS, but next time, smoke the joint after the cameras are done...

[@BigJAG2004]

I believe also that Diamonds don't get all merky on the inside, unlike fakes.

[@neoarcadezr]

He didnt say ..doh when he messed up

[@getzen700]

What kind of bass is in the background

[@mapleblackdrums]

I was busted in Vegas one time 1994 and had to pawn some diamond earrings and a necklace. I believe it was Rick who helped me at the late night window. He told me about the diamond scam industry and gave me $15.00 for it all. Lol! I wasn't laughing then though.

[@causwayspeedway]

Hey Rick,you forgot to mention the water test.A diamond is invisible under water.

[@MrBabydollkitty]

thanks :)

[@TakeDetour]

He gets his laugh from Snidely Whiplash.

[@pandababy2298]

nice shirt

[@mickeycrisp4698]

Any suggestions or thoughts on lab created diamonds, I know there are no flaws or inclusions in the lab created ones. Thanks! btw, I absolutely enjoy your show, it is informative and entertaining! thanks again

[@ghosthead2008]

+Mickey Crisp Actually, lab-created diamonds can/will have "flaws", because they are "grown" from real diamonds. The tell, in most cases is, that lab-grown diamonds must have a laser-inscribed, maker's mark, and be fully disclosed as such pre-sale.

[@danteshin6210]

I agree but there have been cases where some non reputable companies have mixed in cut lab created diamonds in with natural ones, and the only true and sure way to know that there lab-created or natural diamonds is to take it to a gemologist or the GIA ( Gemological Institute of America ) there in every major city around the world and they will be able to test and cert it for you. They have the right equipment for that. and there is no way to tell if a diamond is synthetic or natural by touch or eye.

[@thommytwotoestimesthree847]

I agree with abraham. It's very difficult, or nearly impossible, to certify real from some good fakes. The laboratory can 99.99% assure genuine from fake.

[@bingdat]

THEY DON'T REFRECT?! MADNESS!

[@MrJoshuaortega]

man that was the second funniest comment I read

[@jstokl1]

@TheKxman125 Yes we do! But this has nothing to do with this translation. :)

[@MUDSWAT]

Rick Looks like Karnov.

[@MarbleWhornets]

Only in Vegas!

[@danteshin6210]

nope I agree with him but its always beter to go and visit your friendly Gemologist and they can certify the stone for you that's why they always call in a specialist.. I have been called into many pawn stores before to help identify stones.

[@robertquentincobb]

Rick in a RED shirt! Cool Man! LOL

[@BrightsydeBill]

@mindfuqq Well put.

[@moycrz71]

The price fixing is a debatable matter however the argument here is about diamond rarity. I did not see all your videos you suggested however I did see the first one and what that video talks is about SYNTHETIC diamonds, that is two total different things. You also mention that diamonds are mined in large quantities, so I ask you, Do you know how many mines are actually mined today and what percentage of those mined diamonds are actually of gem quality? I am a GIA gemologist and I do have fact

[@Fucklesticks]

Um, i think the fact that they have their own international reality show is another important factor.

[@MattMcq99]

could you do a video on how to spot a fake copy of battletoads?

[@Goronixz]

Stone Cold Bruce Willis right here.

[@nwl213]

@ethen24 ya i thought so too

[@mepizzasmangled]

ill call an expert

[@izamorano]

1:08 (Rick's laugh)

[@GeraltinWoW]

0:55 It's obvious he received the signal

[@chrism651]

Dear Rick Harrison, you may own a 1950's fender stratocastore electric guitar, but I OWN A ORIGINAL GEORGE FENDER STRATOCASTORE ELECTRIC GUITAR AND ITS A 1946 FENDER STRATOCASTORE ELECTRIC GUITAR !

[@SaulTBawlz]

want a cookie?

[@thommytwotoestimesthree847]

Horray. Can you bring it by? We'll have Chummy take a look at it.

[@immi268]

lmaooooooooo

[@catherineyu4118]

Most happy to support credit card payment

[@vinayakpatil633]

Where is Chum? I would take his advice about diamonds :D

[@the14u36]

i love this show , where is chum

[@11110JFK11110]

when someone comes to me to sell their gold on the street, I go to my car open the hood and the battery then dip the ring in the battery acid. Works every time

[@ZeusPrime-ie8qk]

Ребята вы классные я с Украины и смотрю все выши выпуски шоу. Даже в Украине вы популярные ! You guys are cool, I'm from Ukraine and I watch all the episodes of the show. Even in Ukraine you are popular!

[@bosscityevents360booth4]

I have a broken brooch I've been holding on to because I'm scared to death it might be real. It has about 32 "diamonds" could be moissanite.I trust you guys, can I send it to be checked out?

[@jojoja2008]

this guy is really smart. Just ask him...

[@Pugslee3]

Do you have any rare pal Atari 2600 games?