How could I know my ring has natural not lab created diamonds?

[zedflying]

I recently got a vintage ring from an auction site. It doesn’t come with any certificate. Looking at the descriptions, I assumed it’s natural diamonds but can’t be sure. Would a jewelry appraiser be able to tell or do I have to send it to the GIA lab which would cost $$?

 

[elle_chris]

Are you asking if they're natural or labs? Or you know the diamonds are natural and are wondering if the color is irradiated?

Usually people know a little about colored diamonds prior to buying. They'll do their research on prices, seller, reports etc. before making a purchase.

You seem to have bought blindly and are hoping for the best. I'd probably take a look at GIA's site and see if they can confirm if the diamonds are natural/lab, and if the color is natural or irradiated on set stones. Or maybe someone that knows will post and give you more info.

Good luck.

 

[MMtwo]

I would look at it with UV light and see if any of the diamonds are fluorescent. If some of the melee glow blue, some could be natural. Although, I am not sure about this being foolproof indicator.

I think it's a cute ring and would enjoy it regardless.

 

[MamaBee]

My appraiser told me my diamonds were natural and not lab. I knew it anyway..I have a Gia report..She used some gadget..Maybe @denverappraiser can comment.

 

[Bron357]

Yes, of more concern would be if the pink diamonds are irradiated instead of natural.
Unfortunately there is no simple “at home test” that detects irradiation, you would need to submit to a lab and each diamond would need assessment. Obviously that would be very expensive.
Buying coloured diamonds is difficult, always buy with appropriate lab report /s to ensure you are getting what you are paying for.

 

[zedflying]

I should have learnt more from the forum before buying. Just got to know irradiation on colored diamonds. I was so ignorant. Haha

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I should have learnt more from the forum before buying. Just got to know irradiation on colored diamonds. I was so ignorant. Haha

That's life im afraid
Your certainly not alone in learning the hard way

lets just all keep our fingers and toes crossed your stones are all good and natural

 

[oldminer]

Quite a few appraisers do own a GIA instrument, a GIA i100. If it is fully configured with an optional program it can distinguish mined from lab pink and I believe also detect irradiation altered stones in pink colors. It does more than most screening devices, but is a somewhat costly tool. Not everyone owns it. It would be a less costly to find one of these tools along with a trained operator than using the GIA lab.

 

[kenny]

Quite a few appraisers do own a GIA instrument, a GIA i100. ...

Yikes! $5,695.00.

Below link has all the details ...

GIA iD100®

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[MMtwo]

Yikes! $5,695.00.

Below link has all the details ...

GIA iD100®

Exclusive service with purchase of the GIA iD100® See below for details. The GIA iD100® combines advanced spectroscopic technology with GIA's 60 years of diamond and gemstone identification research to distinguish natural diamonds from laboratory-grown (HPHT and CVD) diamonds and diamond...

store.gia.edu

One big ticket mistake could pay for that quickly.

 

[tyty333]

Depending on how much you paid, I would just enjoy it for its beauty and uniqueness.

 

[zedflying]

Depending on how much you paid, I would just enjoy it for its beauty and uniqueness.

It was slightly over $1000. I would think it’s a good price for natural pink diamonds. Probably not so for irradiated/lab created ones.

 

[MMtwo]

I think it's a good price for whatever it is A pretty ring!

 

[zedflying]

I think it's a good price for whatever it is A pretty ring!

Thank you! I like the uniqueness of the ring as well.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

It was slightly over $1000. I would think it’s a good price for natural pink diamonds. Probably not so for irradiated/lab created ones.

Come shopping for diamonds (or any fine jewlery) in my country and you got a bargain even if they turn out to be lab created

its such a pretty ring
Its a real show stopper

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I recently got a vintage ring from an auction site. It doesn’t come with any certificate. Looking at the descriptions, I assumed it’s natural diamonds but can’t be sure. Would a jewelry appraiser be able to tell or do I have to send it to the GIA lab which would cost $$?

Look at the the presents on your hand
its gorgouse

 

[AprilBaby]

It’s not real likely lab diamonds would be I1 or I2

 

[zedflying]

are you saying lab diamonds are likely to be I1 or I2?

 

[PreRaphaelite]

are you saying lab diamonds are likely to be I1 or I2?

This raises a good point.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

I would look at it with UV light and see if any of the diamonds are fluorescent. If some of the melee glow blue, some could be natural. Although, I am not sure about this being foolproof indicator.

I think it's a cute ring and would enjoy it regardless.

This is indeed the simplest first test.
The cheap $5 UV lights work best.
The diamonds would likely be Argyle pinks and they will all fluoresce pale blue.
If any fluoresce orange they are man made for sure.
But getting a real appraiser as suggested is worth it

 

[AprilBaby]

No, lab diamonds would be almost perfect.

 

[88_star]

*typically* that auction site will specify if they are lab grown stones or not. The pieces are evaluated by a GIA GG if that helps make you feel a little better but I don't know the scope of what equipment they have available for the appraisal, plus since it's likely not an independent appraisal there is some conflict of interest. I do agree with others though that if it's lab stone, it's likely to be a lot less included than what it is stated to be. Hopefully you can find an inexpensive UV light and do a quick look to see if you can get a preliminary result that way. Whatever the result, it's a pretty ring!

 

[pinkjewel]

Well, if it makes you feel any better, the price looks good and the ring is pretty. Also, the colors look natural from your photos. On the whole lab created pink diamonds are not that shade of pink.

 

[zedflying]

This is indeed the simplest first test.
The cheap $5 UV lights work best.
The diamonds would likely be Argyle pinks and they will all fluoresce pale blue.
If any fluoresce orange they are man made for sure.
But getting a real appraiser as suggested is worth it

Thanks for the suggestion. I just got a UV light and looked at my ring. For the white diamonds, some look very blue under the UV light. But for all the pink diamonds, I’d say it’s inconclusive, as they have little to none blue tone to them — still purplish pink. There are two pink diamonds ( I circled) look slightly bluish but it could just be my biased eyes. Lol Pictures are hard to take for those.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Thanks for the suggestion. I just got a UV light and looked at my ring. For the white diamonds, some look very blue under the UV light. But for all the pink diamonds, I’d say it’s inconclusive, as they have little to none blue tone to them — still purplish pink. There are two pink diamonds ( I circled) look slightly bluish but it could just be my biased eyes. Lol Pictures are hard to take for those.

based on that I suspect they may be synthetic, but they really should be tested by an ppraiser. But even so - at that price you have a bargain, so let your grandkids worry about it

 

[DiaLuv]

Very pretty ring.