How to Identify a Pure Diamond (Real & High-Quality)

✅ 1. Check for Certification (GIA/IGI)

The most reliable way is to buy certified diamonds. Look for:

• GIA (Gemological Institute of America)

• IGI (International Gemological Institute)

• These labs grade diamonds on the 4Cs (Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat).

A certified diamond ensures you’re getting a pure, natural diamond (not lab-grown or fake).

???? 2. The 4Cs of Diamond Quality

Know the basics of what makes a diamond "pure":

• Cut – Best sparkle comes from an Excellent or Very Good cut

• Color – D (pure white) to Z (light yellow), D is the most pure

• Clarity – F (Flawless) to I (Included), pure diamonds are VS or higher

• Carat – Refers to size, not quality – but clarity + cut matter more

???? 3. Test With a Diamond Tester

A diamond tester uses heat or electrical conductivity to identify real diamonds. Jewelers use this to confirm it's not a fake stone (like cubic zirconia or moissanite).

???? 4. Water Test (Simple Home Test)

Drop the loose diamond into a glass of water:

• A real/pure diamond sinks to the bottom due to high density

• A fake one may float or sink slowly

(Not 100% reliable—just for fun or a quick check.)

???? 5. Fog Test (Breath Test)

Breathe on the diamond like you're fogging a mirror:

• A real diamond clears up fast (1 second)

• A fake stays fogged longer

???? 6. Use a Jeweller’s Loupe or Microscope

Look closely for:

• Inclusions (natural marks inside real diamonds)

• Sharp facet edges

• No bubbles (bubbles = fake or glass)

???? 7. Buy from a Trusted Source

Always buy diamonds from:

• Certified jewellers

• Reputable stores (like Hatton Garden, Blue Nile, James Allen)

• Always ask for certification papers and a return policyhttps://www.layladiamonds.com/collections/cushion