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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
    @busiestytnerd51754 жыл бұрын

    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

    @adamthomas7497

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @YeseniaValdivia

    @YeseniaValdivia

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @XjtBA

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @YeseniaValdivia

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @XjtBA

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @angelicamariehackettotoole9189
    @angelicamariehackettotoole91894 жыл бұрын

    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
    @Oakleaf7004 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @carlosvdd1
    @carlosvdd15 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @caidenzagala7420
    @caidenzagala74204 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kathryncastanares525
    @kathryncastanares5254 жыл бұрын

    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)

  • @AlecSteele
    @AlecSteele5 жыл бұрын

    This episode rocked!

  • @BobbyWhite

    @BobbyWhite

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jackjackgeo7508

    @jackjackgeo7508

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @markchavez3774

    4 жыл бұрын

    Who to find sure price buyer of diamond?

  • @SeriousRiskTakerBK

    @SeriousRiskTakerBK

    3 жыл бұрын

    im here because of school

  • @thejester2090

    @thejester2090

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmao i see what you did there

  • @johnsmalldridge6356
    @johnsmalldridge63565 жыл бұрын

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

  • @BobbyWhite

    @BobbyWhite

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @AnaluGPrd

    @AnaluGPrd

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @irianthul

    @irianthul

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @jonathoncalleija2926

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @johnsmalldridge6356

    @johnsmalldridge6356

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @wellox8856
    @wellox88565 жыл бұрын

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

  • @nedriley6991
    @nedriley69915 жыл бұрын

    This really helped me

  • @Torinjames
    @Torinjames3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rickeykeeton71
    @rickeykeeton714 жыл бұрын

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

  • @tagone05
    @tagone054 жыл бұрын

    This is very informative. Thanks for loading this.

  • @shiettamoore7615
    @shiettamoore76154 жыл бұрын

    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

    @wolfgangn.4250

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @louisparcell
    @louisparcell5 жыл бұрын

    “Aow to tell”

  • @johnnykitty2024

    @johnnykitty2024

    3 жыл бұрын

    Would u laik sam wootah?

  • @dannyhilden9270

    @dannyhilden9270

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ow to tel

  • @dannyhilden9270

    @dannyhilden9270

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Soupcat42 I'm British btw

  • @dannyhilden9270

    @dannyhilden9270

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @dannyhilden9270

    @dannyhilden9270

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Soupcat42 huh

  • @amymandeville8342
    @amymandeville83425 жыл бұрын

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

  • @alexandertzalavras

    @alexandertzalavras

    8 ай бұрын

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  • @panchortmanchort2400
    @panchortmanchort24004 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @carolcherrydarling
    @carolcherrydarling4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @tobiaskaufmann4751
    @tobiaskaufmann47515 жыл бұрын

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

  • @naomiwendy2234
    @naomiwendy22345 жыл бұрын

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

  • @eline080928

    @eline080928

    3 жыл бұрын

    WOW

  • @moniermalyar
    @moniermalyar4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @RhysDoesntExist

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @uhclem

    @uhclem

    10 ай бұрын

    Try Lithium Metatungstate (LMT)

  • @mkivy
    @mkivy5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mengnggapo4910
    @mengnggapo49105 жыл бұрын

    My boy looking like eminem x tom hanks cross over.

  • @ClashGardener
    @ClashGardener4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @f.catfracassofracasso404
    @f.catfracassofracasso4045 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ismlahmdkmrn
    @ismlahmdkmrn4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Oakleaf700
    @Oakleaf7004 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jval733
    @jval7335 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lastbaby222
    @lastbaby2223 жыл бұрын

    "It's gone misty, it's finished."🤣

  • @ER-lj3de
    @ER-lj3de4 жыл бұрын

    That's terrific guys - well done. Thank you

  • @groovylicks6
    @groovylicks62 жыл бұрын

    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 ???

  • @mihaela2784
    @mihaela27843 жыл бұрын

    you guys are great, tnx for sharing

  • @Raymond_Petit
    @Raymond_Petit4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys!

  • @tobiasteilmann4703
    @tobiasteilmann47035 жыл бұрын

    i love your work bro

  • @tigerprincess9222
    @tigerprincess92225 жыл бұрын

    Great information! 💎

  • @MrigyankaChakravartymrigs
    @MrigyankaChakravartymrigs4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @BobbyWhite

    @BobbyWhite

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @Dean-eu2pl
    @Dean-eu2pl5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ramcesgaston5319
    @ramcesgaston53194 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Lavont
    @Lavont5 жыл бұрын

    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

    @allthingsblue6990

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @christianclark8010
    @christianclark80105 жыл бұрын

    Helpful vid 👍

  • @marysollopez01
    @marysollopez01 Жыл бұрын

    Doing gods work! Thank you!!

  • @siobhanair2659
    @siobhanair26594 жыл бұрын

    Great information 🥳

  • @19main89
    @19main895 жыл бұрын

    Wow the sandpaper test was super satisfying for some reason

  • @mcmoon_
    @mcmoon_3 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @AdamMurrayLive
    @AdamMurrayLive5 жыл бұрын

    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

    @Riddlemethiseveryone

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @siobhanhenry9094

    @siobhanhenry9094

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Glasshopper

    @Glasshopper

    3 жыл бұрын

    They forgot the salt

  • @GoDodgers1

    @GoDodgers1

    2 жыл бұрын

    doh!

  • @kristasmith6358
    @kristasmith63583 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @beery957
    @beery9575 жыл бұрын

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

  • @BaronRosa

    @BaronRosa

    5 жыл бұрын

    They is no difference. Visually and they both pass test

  • @lukewilliams5341

    @lukewilliams5341

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @preciousalley7615

    @preciousalley7615

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @beery957

    @beery957

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @preciousalley7615

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @getvaccinated4382
    @getvaccinated43822 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sharoncole8249
    @sharoncole82494 жыл бұрын

    Just found this Chanel had to subscribe very interesting 💎

  • @SirPierreSe
    @SirPierreSe4 жыл бұрын

    Great video, i learned alot

  • @maxnme2001
    @maxnme20014 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video! I never knew this.

  • @antonhuman8446
    @antonhuman8446 Жыл бұрын

    Many thanks!!

  • @MirroCosmoKenisis
    @MirroCosmoKenisis3 жыл бұрын

    Very informative info ..ty

  • @glow1815
    @glow18152 жыл бұрын

    Great tips!

  • @nycboriqua90
    @nycboriqua905 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mikhailshubnyi8793
    @mikhailshubnyi87935 жыл бұрын

    Important video, good job guys👍🏻

  • @ImmaculateKSkogemyr
    @ImmaculateKSkogemyr2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @dxtrro6939

    2 жыл бұрын

    whats the news

  • @kiljoy3254

    @kiljoy3254

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lifeindetale

    @lifeindetale

    Жыл бұрын

    ??

  • @Wetknees

    @Wetknees

    7 ай бұрын

    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

  • @SirSethery
    @SirSethery Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Johnny_Love_Tree
    @Johnny_Love_Tree3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for letting me know about the same paper.

  • @aprieallen9528
    @aprieallen9528 Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much this was fun and informational

  • @MUDSWAT
    @MUDSWAT3 жыл бұрын

    I always loved this video!

  • @jrleonard72
    @jrleonard724 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @utsav4426
    @utsav44263 жыл бұрын

    Rocking bro 🤜, keep it up!

  • @corneliounguana861
    @corneliounguana8614 жыл бұрын

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

  • @peace4world84
    @peace4world843 жыл бұрын

    Great information

  • @gemstonelover3098
    @gemstonelover30983 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much.

  • @mercynewton6438
    @mercynewton64387 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @Lshakem
    @Lshakem4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Hairguyme
    @Hairguyme2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @nancyrykers4984

    2 жыл бұрын

    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 :)

  • @user-gf5qd8pj1k
    @user-gf5qd8pj1k4 жыл бұрын

    Brilliantly!!! 👌🏻

  • @IzarDreams
    @IzarDreams4 жыл бұрын

    Ty for sharing

  • @tonybatista5895
    @tonybatista58955 жыл бұрын

    From the states u guys are awesome!!!

  • @bobbyolivares31
    @bobbyolivares314 жыл бұрын

    Thank u for the info

  • @urmomsdude4641
    @urmomsdude46413 жыл бұрын

    Helpd alot

  • @tolakanel4870
    @tolakanel48703 жыл бұрын

    THANK GUYS , GREAT INFOS !

  • @TsetsiStoyanova
    @TsetsiStoyanova4 жыл бұрын

    I dont mind destroying the fakie

  • @CatherineC.2123
    @CatherineC.21234 жыл бұрын

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

  • @BobbyWhite

    @BobbyWhite

    4 жыл бұрын

    You just need fine

  • @yirehmiyahmagsayo361
    @yirehmiyahmagsayo3614 жыл бұрын

    thank you sir

  • @JasonTheWatchGuy
    @JasonTheWatchGuy3 жыл бұрын

    Some really good tips

  • @Yu2beFool
    @Yu2beFool4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @slow_r3188
    @slow_r31885 жыл бұрын

    Always watch your vids

  • @aadityajain5286
    @aadityajain52864 жыл бұрын

    Love your vids

  • @fahadmirza3367
    @fahadmirza33674 жыл бұрын

    What about diamond set in a ring or other jewellery? Than how one can understand real or fake?

  • @Romcom356

    @Romcom356

    4 жыл бұрын

    Use the breath test.

  • @fahadmirza3367

    @fahadmirza3367

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Romcom356 you mind explaining that?

  • @Romcom356

    @Romcom356

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@fahadmirza3367 The first test the guys do in this video.

  • @Cantetinza17

    @Cantetinza17

    3 жыл бұрын

    Probably breathing on it. If not take it to a jewlery store.

  • @ChrisSoiCy
    @ChrisSoiCy5 жыл бұрын

    Love the gold Daytona!

  • @marcgreaves263
    @marcgreaves2635 жыл бұрын

    Insight thanks for the tests guys

  • @Nina4838_
    @Nina4838_2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I needed this

  • @vitaminprotin
    @vitaminprotin5 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful bros

  • @_mb_3628
    @_mb_36283 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I'll just quickly stick my diamond in the fridge for a couple of minutes 😂😂

  • @AT-gu8by
    @AT-gu8by2 жыл бұрын

    Very informative.

  • @TheTubeofjo
    @TheTubeofjo4 жыл бұрын

    Valuable info lads.

  • @muhdilhan077
    @muhdilhan0775 жыл бұрын

    nice for ur information

  • @andreah6175
    @andreah61754 жыл бұрын

    I have a real diamond earrings comparison and its still confusing. I did the UV test, all the little squares making 1 large princess cut reveals a few stones having a glow sediments that holds a charge after the light is removed while other stones in the same set don't yet all are real. Best take what you to to pawn as they test, they don't need to know you don't intend to but wanted a quote for if you do : )

  • @sagarsjdjfn
    @sagarsjdjfn2 жыл бұрын

    Helpful

  • @butch907
    @butch9079 ай бұрын

    excellent stuff cheers chaps

  • @zabadabadoo
    @zabadabadoo4 жыл бұрын

    What about lab created diamonds? would they break for the last two? I know they are almost the same thing like natural diamonds but I was just wondering

  • @thearkguinearescue8477
    @thearkguinearescue84775 жыл бұрын

    Hope you had a lovely holiday Bobby..?

  • @rameshverma9740
    @rameshverma97404 жыл бұрын

    Thanx sir

  • @richardclowes7428
    @richardclowes74282 жыл бұрын

    I love the jewellery and the videos...they're awesome.....this one did feel a little like the Kray twins do Blue Peter.

  • @BobbyWhite

    @BobbyWhite

    2 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @Albertpergler
    @Albertpergler5 жыл бұрын

    Nice one guy's

  • @tehcito
    @tehcito5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @metricklutchh5612

    @metricklutchh5612

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂