How to Spot A Fake Diamond
In this world of advanced technology it is almost impossible to simply look at a diamond and determine whether it is real or not especially if you don’t know much about diamonds. There are some steps that you can take to avoid buying a fake diamond, however.
First, only deal with reputable jewelers, and when you find a reputable jeweler, stick with them. Avoid buying diamonds or other jewelry from jewelers that you have never dealt with before in the past. Ask to see the certificate for the stone. If no certificate exists, walk away.
Look at the setting that the stone is in. Fake diamonds, such as zirconias, are usually set in low quality metals. Take a close look at the stone. Fake diamonds are not durable natural diamonds, on the other hand, are the most durable stone on the planet. Look for scratches or nicks.
After purchasing a diamond, take it to another jeweler for appraisal. In fact, take it to two or three other jewelers for an appraisal to make sure that the appraisals are all fairly close. If you find that you have purchased a fake diamond, you may be accused of making a switch when you return to the store of your purchase; therefore, it is important to have a certificate for the diamond. No two stones are alike.
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September 27th, 2008 at 6:55 am
Why not to buy on the internet.
Because you do not know who you may be dealing with.
JOGIA DIAMONDS
The prosecutor informed the learned Judge that two women who had
wanted to sell some of their jewellery had left jewellery with the
applicant. Two items were the property of Mrs Lilly. One of those items
had been valued by the applicant at $1800; the other at $38,500. The
second woman, Mrs Potgieter had also left items of jewellery with the
applicant, one of which was valued by the applicant at $43,500; the
second was valued at $8750. In the civil action they had claimed that the
applicant had not returned the jewellery to them.
The relevant false statement was that he had deposited some
jewellery in a bank in New Guinea for safe-keeping. The maximum
penalty for the offence is a term of 14 years imprisonment.
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Parties YOGESH KANJI JOGIA vs THE QUEEN
Catchwords: Criminal law and procedure
Sentencing
False testimony
Ill health of prisoner
Facts in existence at time of sentencing, true significance only emerging after sentencing
Illness of wife
Sentence of 3 years’ imprisonment suspended for 2 years substituted for sentence of 3 years with eligibility for parole
http://decisions.justice.wa.gov.au/supreme/supdcsn.nsf/PDFJudgments-WebVw/2000WASCA0331/FILE/2000WASCA0331.pdf