HOW TO TELL IF SAPPHIRE IS FAKE?
cor gems・8 minutes read
Muhammad Ali showcases gemstones, emphasizing the importance of certification by reputable labs to determine authenticity and treatment. Various tests like scratch, magnification, and breath tests are discussed to differentiate between real and synthetic sapphires.
Insights
- Color alone is not a reliable indicator of sapphire authenticity, as demonstrated by Muhammad Ali in the video.
- While the scratch test and magnification can help differentiate between natural and synthetic sapphires, certification from a reputable laboratory remains the most reliable method for accurate identification and treatment determination.
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Recent questions
How can you identify authentic sapphires?
By conducting scratch, magnification, and breath tests.
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Summary
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Identifying Authentic Sapphires: Tests and Tips
- Muhammad Ali, President and CEO of Core Gems, presents a video showcasing five gemstones, distinguishing between authentic untreated sapphires and imitations.
- Different colored sapphires are shown, emphasizing that color alone cannot determine authenticity.
- The scratch test is introduced, where sapphire material is scratched against another hard surface to identify genuine sapphires.
- Magnification is highlighted as the second test, focusing on the inclusions present in natural versus synthetic sapphires.
- The breath test is discussed as a less effective but still somewhat reliable method, with the ultimate recommendation being certification by a reputable laboratory for accurate identification and treatment determination.
