Fake diamonds

     Simulants or Fake diamonds is another common area of fraud is the development of extremely good looking imitations (also called simulants).
       Scientists have succeeded in creating a new diamond imitation that is now entering the jewelry marketplace, synthetic moissanite (silicon carbide). It has recently made the news because it fools most electronic diamond testers, indicating "diamond" when tested! Fortunately, moissanite is lighter than diamond so weighing it is a quick way to separate it from diamond if the stone is unmounted.

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