Hello, first time poster here!
First off, I want to say that Pricescope has been invaluable in my fiance and I’s search for an engagement ring. With the knowledge gained through this site, we were able to find the best deal on a quality diamond at a local reputable store. However, I have some doubts regarding the stone’s authenticity. I noticed that my diamond fogs up when doing the “huff test”. I remember reading that genuine diamonds do not hold fog as long as cubic zirconia. So, I compared my ring side-by-side with a CZ earing I have, and I found that they both hold fog for the same amount of time, and sometimes the ring stays foggy even longer than the CZ!
Am I just being ridiculous and skeptical because the only diamonds I have ever seen up close before now were from a mall chain, and i’m just not used to seeing a very well cut diamond? It’s true that I have never seen a diamond as brilliant as this one, and I know this is terrible, but, I can’t tell the difference between my ring and my fake earings. According to the GIA certification it came with, it is an H SI1, which makes me think I should at least be able to see one inclusion, or some warmth in the stone. I can’t see any, and it looks just as white as my CZ, which I didn’t think was possible. Is there any chance the jeweler got ripped off, or made a mistake, or the certification is fake?
I should mention that the ring came with one free year of insurance through Jewelers Mutual. Surely an insurance company wouldn’t insure a fake, right?
I’m sorry for sounding paranoid. I just don’t want my fiance to have paid for a diamond, only to have it turn out not to be one! Thank you in advance for any replies. I really appreciate your taking time out to read this.
First off, I want to say that Pricescope has been invaluable in my fiance and I’s search for an engagement ring. With the knowledge gained through this site, we were able to find the best deal on a quality diamond at a local reputable store. However, I have some doubts regarding the stone’s authenticity. I noticed that my diamond fogs up when doing the “huff test”. I remember reading that genuine diamonds do not hold fog as long as cubic zirconia. So, I compared my ring side-by-side with a CZ earing I have, and I found that they both hold fog for the same amount of time, and sometimes the ring stays foggy even longer than the CZ!
Am I just being ridiculous and skeptical because the only diamonds I have ever seen up close before now were from a mall chain, and i’m just not used to seeing a very well cut diamond? It’s true that I have never seen a diamond as brilliant as this one, and I know this is terrible, but, I can’t tell the difference between my ring and my fake earings. According to the GIA certification it came with, it is an H SI1, which makes me think I should at least be able to see one inclusion, or some warmth in the stone. I can’t see any, and it looks just as white as my CZ, which I didn’t think was possible. Is there any chance the jeweler got ripped off, or made a mistake, or the certification is fake?
I should mention that the ring came with one free year of insurance through Jewelers Mutual. Surely an insurance company wouldn’t insure a fake, right?
I’m sorry for sounding paranoid. I just don’t want my fiance to have paid for a diamond, only to have it turn out not to be one! Thank you in advance for any replies. I really appreciate your taking time out to read this.