When buying Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery, you can ensure that you do not get synthetic gems by:
1. ** Choose regular purchase channels ** :
– ** Official Stores or flagship stores ** : Van Cleef & Arpels has its own official stores and online flagship stores, which is the most reliable way to buy. Brand officials have strict control and guarantee of the quality of the jewelry sold, and the possibility of synthetic gems is eliminated from the source.
– ** Official Authorized Dealers ** : Dealers authorized by Van Cleef & Arpels are also a more reliable choice. Before purchasing, you can ask the dealer for official authorization documents to confirm its legality. Avoid buying from informal sources, such as street shops and unaccredited shops on the Internet, where the quality of jewelry is not guaranteed and the risk of buying synthetic gems is higher.
2. ** View Appraisal certificate ** :
– ** Certificate of Authority ** : Van Cleef & Arpels high quality jewelry is usually accompanied by professional identification certificates, such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the International Gemological Institute (IGI) and other well-known institutions issued certificates. The certificate will specify the type, weight, color, clarity, cut and other information of the stone, and whether it is a natural stone. Carefully check that the information on the certificate is consistent with the jewelry purchased.
– ** Certificate authenticity verification ** : If there is any doubt about the authenticity of the certificate, you can query and verify the number on the certificate on the official website of the relevant organization to ensure the authenticity and validity of the certificate.
3. ** Observe gemstone characteristics ** :
– ** Inclusions ** : Natural gems will contain a variety of natural inclusions during the formation process, such as mineral crystals, liquids, gases or other solid substances, and the distribution of inclusions is usually uneven, may change with the cutting direction of the gem, with a certain regularity. However, there are fewer inclusions in synthetic gemstones, and even if there are inclusions, their morphology is relatively simple, regular and evenly distributed. For example, there may be acicular rutile inclusions in natural rubies, while the inclusions in synthetic rubies are significantly different from those in natural rubies.
– ** Color ** : The color of natural gems is usually not particularly uniform, and there may be uneven distribution of color bands, color spots, color spots, etc., which is because natural gems are affected by various factors such as mineral distribution and crystal growth direction when they are formed. The color of synthetic gemstones is often too bright, pure, and evenly distributed.
– ** Cutting ** : Authentic jewelry from Van Cleef & Arpels has exquisite cutting techniques. The cutting of natural gemstones may not be so regular and standard, and sometimes in order to retain the maximum weight of the stone or avoid internal defects, the cutting machine will be adjusted according to the actual condition of the stone. Synthetic gemstones usually have a more regular, standard cut, good symmetry, and the proportion of parts is more accurate.
4. ** Understand brand process and details ** :
– ** Brand Identity ** : vancleef&arpels jewelry will have a clear brand identity, including the full name of “Van Cleef & Arpels” or the short name of “vca”. Note that the font, size, and position of the logo are correct, and that they are legible. If the brand logo is vague, incomplete or different from the official logo, it may be a counterfeit product, and the stones used may also be problematic.
– ** Metal material and process ** : The precious metal material used by Van Cleef & Arpels is of high quality, the metal part is polished smoothly, the feel is fine, and there is no burr, scratch or uneven phenomenon. For inlaid jewelry, the gemstone setting is firm and smooth, and the metal base is closely fitted, and the gemstone will not be loose or skewed. If the metal process is rough and the gemstone setting is not firm, it is likely not genuine.