{"id":31124,"date":"2022-01-10T16:08:15","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T16:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=31124"},"modified":"2022-01-10T16:08:16","modified_gmt":"2022-01-10T16:08:16","slug":"how-to-tell-whether-your-jewelry-is-real-or-fake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/how-to-tell-whether-your-jewelry-is-real-or-fake\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell Whether Your Jewelry Is Real or Fake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Fake jewelry has recently been on the rise, with some pieces appearing to be just as good as the real thing. According to research conducted by the QVC shopping channel&rsquo;s jewelry department, 80 percent of women are willing to wear fake diamonds that not only look real but are also less expensive. However, if you dislike fake jewelry and prefer the genuine article, you should be able to identify it.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Put the diamond through a\u00a0fire test\n\n\n\n</h2><p>To determine whether a diamond is real or fake, use a lighter to light the item for 30 to 40 seconds before dropping it in cold water. If the item remains unchanged, it is a genuine diamond; if it shatters, it is most likely a fake.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"485\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/89932454b488751af224542f0d.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-31125\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/89932454b488751af224542f0d.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Breathe out a\u00a0puff of\u00a0air on\u00a0the diamond\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Another way to detect a fake diamond is to exhale a puff of air. In the same way that you would fog a bathroom mirror, blow hot air on your diamond. A light fog will form on the diamond&rsquo;s surface, and if the fog disappears immediately, your diamond is genuine. If the fog takes longer to dissipate, the item is most likely a forgery.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"582\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/2e5a4e59baa74662e9ff35a0e1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-31126\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2e5a4e59baa74662e9ff35a0e1.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Put your diamond\/opal under\u00a0UV light\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Diamonds and opals are both tested using UV lights. When placing a real diamond under the UV lights, you should see a blue-colored glow, but not all of them glow under the UV light, so you can check by using other methods. However, when placing a real opal under UV light, you will notice that the stone tends to glow.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"485\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/0c60d65477a13049b474379ea2.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-31127\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/0c60d65477a13049b474379ea2.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>\u00a0Take a\u00a0metal object and try to\u00a0scratch the surface of\u00a0your jade\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Jade is a popular stone in Chinese culture, and it is both appealing and beautiful. However, due to high demand, many fake jade versions are now available. One thing to keep in mind is that the genuine kind is extremely hard and does not scratch easily. To be sure it&rsquo;s genuine, use a metal object to scratch the surface of the jade. If there are marks on it, the jade isn&rsquo;t genuine.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"485\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/f02dd156e088e8b4f922162b52.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-31128\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/f02dd156e088e8b4f922162b52.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Drop your gold\/diamond in\u00a0a\u00a0glass of\u00a0water\n\n\n\n</h2><p>A genuine diamond has a high density, as does genuine gold. So, if you want to test it, take a glass of water and submerge your diamond or gold item in it. If it&rsquo;s real, it will sink to the bottom; if it&rsquo;s floating, it&rsquo;s fake gold\/diamond. Also, if you notice rust on your gold item as a result of the water test, you have a fake on your hands.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"485\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/7de7425678908fd81d03468623.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-31129\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/7de7425678908fd81d03468623.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Look for a\u00a0stamp with 925, 900, or\u00a0800\u00a0on silver items\n\n\n\n</h2><p>When you have a piece of silver in your hands, look for markings or a stamp on it. Experts predict that international silver sellers will stamp it with 925, 900, or 800. These numbers represent the purity of the silver. The purity of sterling silver is 92.5 percent or higher.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"485\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/aa642156b0b3b693bd0d3535cb.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-31130\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/aa642156b0b3b693bd0d3535cb.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>To attract your gold\/silver, use a strong magnet.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Gold and silver aren\u2019t magnetic, but other metals are. To see if your gold\/silver items are real, check if the item gets attracted to the heavy magnet. If it moves, it\u2019s not made of pure gold, or it\u2019s possibly made of something other than silver.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"485\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/907fa557cebc593a3a2e7fa0fa.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-31131\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/907fa557cebc593a3a2e7fa0fa.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Check if\u00a0you can detect the smell of\u00a0sulfur or\u00a0any metallic odor on\u00a0silver jewelry\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Try to smell a silver item first if you have one in front of you. What you should know is that silver is odorless, so you shouldn&rsquo;t notice any odors. Any sulfur or other metal odor indicates that the item is not made of pure silver.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"582\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/c767665051ab446b66f3fe4a00.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-31132\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/c767665051ab446b66f3fe4a00.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Take a\u00a0pearl and gently rub it\u00a0against your tooth\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Because real pearls have flaws, a necklace made of fake pearls will have pearls of varying, imperfect sizes. Furthermore, if you rub a fake pearl against your tooth, you will feel a smoothness, as if you were rubbing plastic or glass.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"410\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/56356d5fe8b57ced192a11186e.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-31133\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/56356d5fe8b57ced192a11186e.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Hold your jade under the light to\u00a0inspect\u00a0it\n\n\n\n</h2><p>To\u00a0tell if\u00a0your jade stone is\u00a0the real deal, hold it\u00a0under the light and\u00a0examine\u00a0the color of\u00a0the stone. If\u00a0it\u2019s real, you\u2019ll notice some color variations throughout the stone. But if\u00a0the color is\u00a0perfect and smooth, then it\u2019s probably imitated.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"485\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/abf5285e40bae82bbe8ae0e0cb-1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-31135\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/abf5285e40bae82bbe8ae0e0cb-1.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>\u00a0Inspect your crystal from the inside\u00a0\u2014 it\u00a0has to\u00a0be\u00a0\u201ccrystal clear.\u201d\n\n\n\n</h2><p>One of the most famous crystals is amethyst, and it\u2019s widely known among jewelers and crystal lovers. If you get your eyes on one and would like to inspect it, check if there is any discoloration present, like sharp errors or stains inside. If that\u2019s the case, then the crystal you have is fake.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"485\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/9472cb57aea431f89be816ce21.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-31136\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/9472cb57aea431f89be816ce21.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Hold the jade in\u00a0your hand and watch its cool temperature\n\n\n\n</h2><p>One other way to spot real jade from fake stone is to feel its temperature. To do the test, but the jade in your hand and feel it. It will get warm with the touch of your hand. Then set it aside for several seconds and feel its temperature again. It will cool down very quickly if it\u2019s real since real jade is cool to the touch and doesn\u2019t warm easily.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"485\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/97cc8c5d84a0a5136c75d3b44e.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-31137\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/97cc8c5d84a0a5136c75d3b44e.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Fake jewelry has recently been on the rise, with some pieces appearing to be just as good as the real thing. According to research conducted by the QVC shopping channel&rsquo;s jewelry department, 80 percent of women are willing to wear fake diamonds that not only look real but are also less expensive. However, if you\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":31138,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[30,46,6,31,32],"class_list":{"0":"post-31124","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tie-life-style","8":"tag-household-hacks","9":"tag-life-hacks","10":"tag-life-style","11":"tag-tips","12":"tag-tricks"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/chillwave-tong-hop-nhac-2.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31124","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31124"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31124\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31138"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31124"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31124"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31124"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}</p></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div>