How can I know if a cubic zirconia is real or fake?
Cubic zirconia is not a diamond at all. Instead, it is what jewelers call a simulated diamond, a gemstone cut to resemble a diamond. Cubic zirconia makes a good choice for a simulated diamond because it is completely colorless, but it differs from diamonds in several ways.Some of the properties of CZ are as follows:-Strength Test: Cubic zirconia is not as hard as diamond but modern CZ are capable enough to make a small scratch on glass.Heat Test: Cubic zirconia holds heat. The easiest way to conduct this test is for the owner to breathe on the stone. If the stone fogs up, it is holding in the heat from the owner's breath, which means it is cubic zirconia. If the stone does not fog up, then it is not cubic zirconia.Light Test: Cubic Zirconia have a slightly lower refractive index; a measurement of how much light passes through the stone. The owner can perform the light test by placing a loose gemstone over a piece of paper from a book or magazine with printed words. If the owner can see the printed words through the stone, then it is Cubic Zirconia.UV Test: A variation of the light test that gives results that are more conclusive is the UV test. Cubic zirconia stones do not produce fluorescent light.
Is this ring from QVC real or fake?
It's real. I am assuming you think that because of its cheap price, it's probably fake. Silver isn't nearly as valuable as gold and a typically silver ring has about $5-$10 in scrap value. While the diamonds are real, they are very small and don't have much value. The colored ones were treated, but this isn't a big deal. Almost all small, colored diamonds in modern jewelry have been treated. This being said, $99 dollars is a reasonable retail price for a ring like that. If you like it, there is no reason you should be worried about buying it. It is real and seems to be fairly represented.
Can I get my ring resized?
I have a ring that is platinum-plated sterling silver. I bought it a few years ago from QVC because i thought it was absolutely gorgeous, but unfortunately it has always been too big for me. I want to get it resized, but I read on their website that it's not recommended due to the nature of the platinum plating. So is there anything I can do?
Would a 14K gold ring have fake diamonds in it?
I have a ring that is 14K gold and is stamped on the band. Can I assume that the stones in it are real diamond? Is there any reason a jeweler would put fake diamonds in 14K gold setting?
Has anyone ever bought a fake diamond ring/wedding set?
I've purchased a number of QVC Diamonique pieces -- actually my aunt started me on it, she liked it and would buy some for me & my sister every so often. All of my pieces still look great years later -- and that is because they are using real metal & setting the stones well -- basically treating them as if they were real diamonds. I don't have any bridal sets, but I have rings I wear quite often and they have held up beautifully & I'm quite rough on my jewelry.
What year did they stop making the 333 gold a carat?
Pure gold is 24 karat (not carat, which is used to measure gem weights!) which equates to “999” on the Millesimal Fineness scale. 18k gold = 750 (it’s 75% pure gold) so 333 gold = 8k. At only 1/3 gold, it’s a pretty inexpensive metal. There are still companies out there who work with it (Gold chains - Basic Gold 333 - Binder FBM - Made in Germany) but in the US, it’s required that items sold as “gold” must have a minimum of 10k gold (417) - the UK says 9k gold (375).More good reading at Understanding Gold Purity - 9K, 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, 24K Gold
Are the product reviews on QVC for real?
Are the product reviews on QVC for real? I like to look at the reviews on QVC before I purchase and will occasionally right a few reviews myself just to be fair. But recently I received a form letter stating they would not be publishing my review. They refuse to state a reason, but list the standards of reviews saying it could be that I didn't review the item Iisted on the review or that I was reviewing a service rather than a product. Since I didn't do either of these things I am lead to believe they didn't publish my review because of the experience I had with one of their products. Strange thing is...I only review things I like and give them high stars. The only negative would be something like, "I love this make up kit but my favorite item is this and not that." I have now noticed that the negative reviews are very short. "Didn't like it." or "Its going back." No details. Are they editing the product reviews?
Any opinions of Diamonique? From QVC?
I have several Dimonique pieces that are set in white and yellow gold that I pair up w/my real diamonds. Noone is ever the wiser and I'm able to wear more BLING without the super high costs.