[header] How to determine if a sapphire is real [title] Look for flaws and inclusions. [step] Use a jeweler's magnifying glass, at least 10x magnification, to inspect the sapphire closely. Natural sapphires form with tiny bits of other matter in them, so look for small specks and blemishes.
[header] How to determine if a sapphire is real [title] Look for flaws and inclusions. [step] Use a jeweler's magnifying glass, at least 10x magnification, to inspect the sapphire closely. Natural sapphires form with tiny bits of other matter in them, so look for small specks and blemishes.
These flaws are a good indication that a sapphire is real. [substeps] Lab-created (fake) sapphires do not have inclusions of this nature, and some natural sapphires don't have flaws either, but if you find flaws it is real. [title] Examine the gem regularly for blemishes or inconsistencies. [step] There may be special protrusions or blemishes that help to differentiate an authentic sapphire from an imitation. Larger blemishes will help the gem to have a more realistic appearance. It can also cause the gemstone to be difficult to detect. If your sapphire has any blemishes, imperfections, protrusions, or flaws, it's a fake sapphire. [substeps] Real sapphires can have no lumps, cracks, flakes, or inclusions.