If you'd like a specific recommendation for clarity and diamond studs, the GIA has one. The jewelry experts at the GIA suggest that you can go as low as SI1, SI2, I1 or even I2 for diamond studs.

The price of diamond earrings depends on various factors including the size of the diamond used in it. The choice of metal used in the earring also plays an important role in determining its price. Different people have different purchasing power and budgets.

cubic zirconias They're so commonly used as a diamond look-a-like that many people will cite that all non-naturally occurring diamonds are fake diamonds are called cubic zirconias. Cubic zirconia is a lab-made synthetic substance composed of zirconium dioxide.

A fog test is one of the simplest ways to determine whether a diamond ring or pair of earrings is real. Create some fog by breathing on the diamond. Then, watch the stone to see how long it stays fogged. A diamond won't appear foggy as long as an imitation gem because condensation cannot stick to the surface.

K-color diamonds are considered to be near-colorless and may have a slight yellow or brown hue. While they are not as colorless as higher color grade diamonds, they can still be quite white and have good sparkle and brilliance.

J Color diamonds are a little easier to sell and are more desirable (and rarer) Many feel that once a diamond already has a little bit of color (j color), it doesn't really matter to have a little more in K color. J and K are in two different color brackets on the color-scale chart.

Though the most common misconception is that lab created diamond earrings are “fake diamonds” or diamond simulants, but that is far from the fact. Lab grown diamond studs are chemically and physically the same as a natural diamonds produced by the pressure of mother nature.

So in this test you find the small bolt X you put the diamond flat down on top and the real diamond. You're not meant to be able to read for it the fake diamond. You're gonna see some letters.

Essentially, synthetic diamonds are real diamonds. But, unlike natural diamonds, they are formed above ground by artificial means. Please note that our tests will not identify lab-created diamonds. Most lab-grown or created diamonds include a tiny inscription identifying them as lab-grown for this reason.

Historically, fake diamonds were typically glass. Glass is much less durable and has a lot less sparkle than a well-cut diamond. Other diamond imitations, like synthetic cubic zirconia and natural zircon or topaz gems, are likely to chip with wear.

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.

Take a blank piece of paper and draw a dot in the middle. Place the loose stone flat side down on top of that dot. If you look down at the stone and you can see a circular reflection of the stone, then it's a fake. As diamonds refract light, with a true diamond, you won't be able to see anything.

K-color grade diamonds are considered to be a good choice for some people, but it can also depend on personal preference and the specific diamond. Diamonds are graded on a color scale that ranges from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow or brown).

K color diamonds are definitely not bad, but they're not for everyone. In fact, K color is a great choice if your goal is to maximize the carat weight of your diamond and especially if you are considering a yellow gold or rose gold setting.

Flawless Inclusions in a diamond are characteristics visible inside the stone created by Mother Nature during the formation of the crystal under enormous heat and pressure billions of years ago. The highest clarity rating for diamonds is Flawless (F).

Water Test If you have a loose diamond to test, fill a regular glass about ¾ of the way full with water. Gently drop the diamond into the glass. If the diamond sinks to the bottom, it's real. If it floats at the surface or just underneath, it's likely a fake.