How can you tell if a diamond ring is real?

Answer 1

compare it to something that you know is a fake. Diamond is obvious when it's put next to something that's not. It's just a lot sparklier and clearer looking, it doesn't look white like fakes do. It just looks really sparkly.

Answer 2

Even though diamonds are the hardest substance in the world, they're not unbreakable. So dont throw it or anything.

For certified diamonds, you can see a registration number on the side under a 10-20x magnifying glass.

Your next best bet is to bring it to a store and have it appraised.

Answer 3

A real diamond will scratch glass.
Another way is to take it to a reputable jeweler, they have a little probe that they can use to tell. They touch the diamond with it and it tell you wether it is real or not. I don't know how it works.. but it does.

Answer 4

rub it against glass, if its real it will scratch..if not, no mark, and no biting it doesnt work, one you could break a tooth and two, how many average people know what to look for??

diamonds are the only gem/stone that can cut glass. also, take it to a jewelry store, they can tell you

Answer 5

a real diamond will cut throw glass with out a starch.

Answer 6

It will be as clear as glass,if it looks cloudy it is a fake, cubic zircona is for poor people trying to convince themselves that they are rich.the four cccc of diamonds are clarity count carat cut.

Answer 7

scratch it against glass. if it leaves a mark, then its real. if it doesnt, then its fake (or so im told).

or

you could take it to a jewlers. they normaly have an expert take a look at it and they somehow can tell.

Answer 8

a diamond can scratch or even cut glass.

Answer 9

next time you are at the mall or a big department store.. even walmart.. take it ot the jewelry counter and ask them.

Answer 10

You get a microscope and see if you can find a tiny little feather.