How do you tell if your diamond is genuine? What is a diamond Simulant? Why don’t we have a field ‘test’ for synthetics? What is ‘screening’? Join Tanja Sadow, Dean of JDMIS and Armani Shariff from Presidium Instruments in a discussion about diamond testing equipment. Learn the difference between genuine diamonds and simulants like moissanite, and how to use diamond testing tools to tell them apart. You’ll also see how to differentiate between synthetic lab-grown diamonds vs natural diamonds using the Synthetic Diamond Screener II by Presidium.
If you’re interested in expanding your knowledge in precious gemstones, you can find more details about the Jewellery Design and Management International School’s popular certificiation course in Gem and Jewellery Trade Secrets: [ Ссылка ]
This professional certification programme includes many topics on gemstone testing, jewelry testing, gemology and jewellery trade practices, including a full day on Diamonds, diamond value, testing, certificates and more.
Outline:
0:00 Understanding Diamonds vs Diamond Simulants
1:17 Using a Diamond Tester - Testing Genuine Diamonds vs Diamond Simulants
7:44 Understanding Natural Diamonds vs Synthetic Diamonds
9:57 Using a Diamond Screener - Testing Natural Diamonds vs Synthetic Diamonds
DISCLAIMER
This video was filmed before the Circuit Breaker was implemented on April 7th 2020.
