is there a way for me to see if the stones in my 10kt gold bracelet are real and do they put manmade diamonds in real gold jewelry?

Yes to both questions. There are some tests you can do at home, but in all honesty it would be far easier, and more reliable, to take your bracelet to a local jeweler. Most jewelers only need to take a close look to tell whether or not your stones are real. However many jewelers also have a small electronic diamond tester that will quickly tell you whether or not your diamonds are real.

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Yes and yes.

The most common diamond imitation is cubic zirconia (CZ), which although very similar at a glance to a diamond, lacks many key characteristics of diamonds.

Although the best way to determine if a diamond is genuine is to take it to a jeweler. However, you can do a few tests at home.

Breath on the stones- diamonds don't retain heat, so they won't fog over.

Also, you can rub it against a real diamond- since the diamond is harder, it will scratch the CZ- however, this method isn't recommended

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