Possible Diamond Stud Earring?

[boater96]

Hi all, I found this little earring yesterday on a Boston north shore beach yesterday. It was so small that my pinpointer (Garrett Pro Pointer AT) was having some difficulty regularly finding it in the sand. It was intermittent like a small piece of foil. Imagine my surprise when a diamond popped out of the sand! What is the best way to tell if it's real or just glass or cubic zirconia? Thanks!


Garrett AT Pro

 

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[WHADIFIND]

Fascinating, isn't it! How such a tiny thing can even be found!

Best way to tell is to just ask a jeweler. But, a couple of simple tests is whether the mounting is open in the back. They don't usually close it for a diamond. Another is to see if you can read type through it, set it on a printed something and see if you can read anything through .

Still! WTG!

 

[WHADIFIND]

Easy way to rule OUT it might be a diamond is to "fog it" with your breath.
Skippy

I dunno I can recommend this method. Last time I tried it, the "diamonds" melted.

 

[SusanMN]

My Tiger Shark loves tiny bits of jewelry so I find at least a dozen stud earrings every summer. Haven't found a diamond stud yet, but you never know. I would start with the setting. If it's silver or gold it should be marked. If it's silver or even 10k, it's highly unlikely it is a diamond. Even with 14k gold, the chances are it better it is a Cz. Best thing to do though is to have a jeweler test the stone or buy your own tester.

 

[trapperart]

Nice find congrats