How to detect fake Sapphire Gemestones Step Gemstone Type Identification Method Characteristics 1 Real Sapphire Inclusions through jeweler’s loupe Natural flaws, visible inclusions 2 Synthetic “Flame Fusion Sapphire” Lines visible under magnification Man-made, lacks natural flaws 3 “Lead Glass Filled Sapphire” Bubbles, intersecting lines Low-quality filled with lead glass 4 Quick Test Breath/Fog Test Real ...
How to detect fake Silver Bullion Bar Step Test Authentic Indicator Counterfeit Sign 1 Magnet Test No attraction to magnet Attracted to magnet 2 Check Width Specific measurements for each mint Deviation from standard widths 3 Check Height Mint-specific heights Inconsistencies in height 4 Check Thickness Mint-prescribed thickness Deviation from standard thickness How to detect ...
How to detect fake Emerald Gemstones Step Type of Emerald Key Identifiers 1 Natural Emeralds Visible inclusions: crystals, fractures, needles, fingerprints, growth tubes, liquid inclusions, two or three-phase inclusions 2 Hydrothermal Emeralds Virtually flawless appearance 3 Flux-melt Emeralds Harder to identify; look for tiny flaws, irregular patterns, and perform the “Breath Test” 4 Quick Test ...
How to detect fake Pearls Step Test Authenticity Indication 1 Shape Inspection Real pearls are not perfectly round, may roll erratically 2 Teeth Test Gritty sensation indicates real pearls 3 Rubbing Test Real pearls feel gritty when rubbed together 4 Sunlight Examination Natural color variations indicate real pearls 5 Temperature Check Initial coldness, then warming, ...
