Diamond testers are essential tools for determining the authenticity of diamonds.
However, it's important to understand that these testers can sometimes give incorrect results.
Here are five key points to consider when using a diamond tester.
Can a Diamond Tester Be Wrong? 5 Key Points to Consider
1. Quality of the Diamond Tester
High-quality diamond testers with a good reputation are less likely to give false readings.
However, not all testers are created equal, and some can be inaccurate.
2. Distinguishing Between Natural and Lab-Grown Diamonds
Diamond testers often struggle to differentiate between natural diamonds and lab-grown synthetic diamonds.
Both types of diamonds have the same chemical properties, making them indistinguishable to most testers.
Special techniques like spectroscopy are needed to identify the difference.
3. Thermal Conductivity
Diamond testers rely on thermal conductivity to determine if a stone is a diamond.
Diamonds have a thermal conductivity about 2.5 times that of an average gemstone and 6.5 times that of Moissanite.
However, this method is not always accurate when testing other gemstones.
4. Testing Moissanite
Moissanite, a man-made stone, is very similar to diamonds in appearance and properties.
Diamond testers typically test positive for both diamonds and moissanite.
Some newer models can detect moissanite as well as lab-grown diamonds and natural diamonds.
5. Additional Tools
To ensure accurate results, consider using additional tools like spectroscopy or laser inscription readers.
These tools can help distinguish between natural and synthetic diamonds.
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