How can a layman identify a diamond?

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- retroglide -

It is virtually impossible for a layman to identify a diamond. If you had a diamond detector you could. That would be the only way.

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Firebrand

Scratch glass, although i have heard claims that some of the latest lab. made fakes also do .

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wefted_wombat

take it to your nearest fine jewelry store and have them check it. If you want to learn how to identify diamonds then go to http://www.gia.edu/ This is the website for the Gemological Institute of America. Their website is really interesting and they offer classes.

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Nomasain

Real diamonds can be burned.

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Simply msFortunate

Try breaking stuff with it. Real diamonds are the hardest substance on earth.

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