How to Spot a Fake Antique Engagement Ring?

A dazzling diamond can very easily turn out not to be the real thing.

While you may have paid for the genuine one, your jeweler might be an old hand at selling fake antique engagement rings. The question is: how do you spot a fake?

So, the moot question is how can you spot a fake antique ring from a genuine piece of art? That’s where we come in and we will help you find an answer to your top priority question: “how to know if I have a fake antique ring?”

The antique engagement rings are known for their large center stones and some surrounding gemstones displayed elegantly in beautiful geometric shapes. The beauty of the ring lies in the exquisite settings and designs. The large centre stone being the main attraction of an antique engagement ring is not likely to be a genuine stone in fake antique engagement rings.

Let’s start with some basic pointers, which a novice buyer should look out for to spot fake antique engagement rings. The few characteristics that you look for in diamonds or any other gemstones are:

• Cracks and chips in gemstones
• Larger inclusions and blemishes when looked carefully
• The facets and cuts that speak about the workmanship put in the piece
• By looking through a 10x magnifying glass you may find bubbles in a fake stone.
• Usually real stones have their bottoms exposed but the fake ones have artistically covered bottoms
• Make sure that an official grading institution like the GIA certifies the stone.
• An independent appraiser affiliated to a professional organization should appraise the stone
• Make sure that the weight and quality of the centre stone is mentioned separately to avoid any deceptive appraisal

While you are buying your special ring, these simple points can save you from the heartburn of possessing a fake “antique” engagement ring.