Our lab grown diamonds are graded with the same standards as earth-mined diamonds and carry certifications from Gemological Science Institution (GSI).

As members of the Diamond Council of America and Jewelers of America, we at Fred Meyer Jewelers are committed to only sourcing and selling responsibly mined and produced jewelry. Know that for every gemstone and piece of jewelry in our stores, its sourcing and creation was held to our highest standards.

Fred Meyer Jewelers is a jewelry company founded in 1973 by jeweler Fred G. Meyer as a jewelry catalog-showroom company. The company, which operates retail locations in malls and larger department stores in California, the Midwest, and much of the Northeastern U.S., offers a wide range of jewelry products.

So look for only pure metals (gold is the best), only high-quality gemstones, avoid plated or nickel-filled jewelry, and stay away from plastic altogether. When checking an item, make sure it is flawless both inside and out. Sharp edges, cracks, pits, and poor finishes should all be avoided.

The highest quality jewelry is typically crafted from metals such as platinum, silver, and gold, which are best if you have sensitive skin. You'll also see a range of other materials paired with traditional pearls and gemstones along with contemporary options such as lucite, resin and beading.

Well the traces from counterfeits are usually grey or black. You probably won't have any difficulties checking your jewelry with this method at home. But what about in store.

UV Light Test Placing a diamond under UV light and watching the reaction can sometimes be a good indicator of whether a diamond is real or not. Most diamonds emit a blue-colored glow under UV light, but not all of them. So if your diamond does, you can feel pretty confident that it is a real diamond.

If you're serious about finding out whether your diamond is real or fake, you can put the stone through a fire test. Use a lighter to light the stone for approximately 30 seconds before dropping it in cold water. If it's a real diamond, the stone will remain unharmed, but if it's fake it will shatter to pieces.

The highest quality jewelry is typically crafted from metals such as platinum, silver, and gold, which are best if you have sensitive skin.

So look for only pure metals (gold is the best), only high-quality gemstones, avoid plated or nickel-filled jewelry, and stay away from plastic altogether. When checking an item, make sure it is flawless both inside and out. Sharp edges, cracks, pits, and poor finishes should all be avoided.

Look For hallmarks In most cases, you can find these inscriptions on the necklace clasp, ring shank, bracelet shank, or earring back. All fine jewellery should be hallmarked unless it is over 100 years old or the hallmark has worn away. The hallmarks 18K, 14K, 10K, 750, 585, and 375 indicate the gold's purity.

Check for the carat stamp. White gold jewellery often has an 18k or 18KT. Scratch it on a part that won't be noticeable easily. If it's the real piece of white gold, scratching will reveal the yellowish gold layer underneath.

Let's go through each.

1. Inspect for markings. Many metals, including plated base metals, look the same to the untrained eye, so the first step you want to take is to check the markings on each piece of jewelry.
2. Check for wear.
3. Test using a strong magnet.
4. Check for real gemstones or diamonds.

Diamond professionals use the grading system developed by GIA in the 1950s, which established the use of four important factors to describe and classify diamonds: Clarity, Color, Cut, and Carat Weight. Diamonds can be fashioned into a variety of shapes and still be beautiful. These are known as the 4Cs.

When you choose a lab grown diamond instead of a natural diamond, its origin cannot be determined by the naked eye. The only way one could distinguish a lab grown diamond from a natural diamond is with the help of a microscope. Natural diamonds will have small amounts of nitrogen, whereas lab grown diamonds will not.

Not all inclusions are easily visible through the naked eye or by using a loupe. The best way to find out if the diamond is natural or synthetic is to ask the jeweller for a grading report. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will indicate on the grading report if the diamond is synthetic.