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5 ways to spot a fake diamond

Dylan Roach and Megan Willett

One of the most common questions that gemologists are asked is how to tell the difference between a real diamond and a fake stone.

Whether it's with jewelry you inherited or something you found at a garage sale, it's easy to do a few simple DIY tests to discover if the gem in your possession is the real deal. That necklace you think is just cheap costume jewelry could end up costing a small fortune.

Here are five easy ways to see if the stone you have is actually a diamond.

BI Graphic_5 Ways to Spot a Fake Diamond
BI Graphic_5 Ways to Spot a Fake Diamond

(Dylan Roach/Business Insider)

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