How can you spot fake Happy Diamonds by Chopard?

Created in the 1800s, Chopard is a luxury brand that has become a benchmark for elegance and refinement. The "Happy Diamonds" collection is one of the brand's best-known thanks to its originality. Chopard's creator observed that diamonds shine brightly when they move freely on the jewellery. This observation gave rise to the "Happy Diamonds" collection of jewellery and watches. Nevertheless, these prestigious jewels are being targeted by counterfeiters. Indeed, many of them are constantly rushing to replicate these iconic brand-name pieces by reselling counterfeits on second-hand resale sites. That's why, if you decide to buy your Chopard jewellery second-hand or outside an official shop, this article provides you with a genuine guide to authenticity.

Diamonds :

First of all, pay particular attention to the diamonds on your Chopard jewel. They tell you a lot about the authenticity of the luxury piece. The luxury brand only uses diamonds that have been studied, authenticated and certified by gemologists at the Gemological Institute of America and the Hoge Raad voir Diamant in Antwerp, Belgium.

Each Chopard timepiece is made exclusively with 18-carat gold and platinum and diamonds of high colour and clarity that emit little or no fluorescence.

This is not the case with diamonds from jewellery assembled in replica factories. For the sake of profit, crooks use low-quality diamonds that are easy to spot with the naked eye.

Counterfeit diamonds have inclusions and a low level of colour.

Finishes :

It is also very important to pay attention to the finish of your Chopard jewellery. In fact, the brand attaches particular importance to this aspect, crafting each piece with disconcerting meticulousness.

Chopard's "Happy Diamonds" are surrounded by a gold sheath specially designed to allow them to move freely on the jewel, releasing more sparkles than a stationary stone. This small sheath also protects them from the surfaces on which they move.

Take a close look at the finish of this little sheath. If the diamonds do not slide easily under the crystal or if they are not the same size, you are most likely dealing with a counterfeit.

Curious to find out more about counterfeit luxury jewellery? Have a look at our articles on the Alhambra bracelet by Van Cleef, the Clic Clac H bracelet by Hermès or the Love ring by Cartier.

The :

Now let's check the brand inscription and the serial number on the jewellery. Both the brand name and the serial number are laser-engraved.

Check that the serial number correlates with the one written on the part's certificate of origin, if you are in possession of it.

On genuine Chopard jewellery, the brand inscription is clear and precise. This is not the case on replicas, where it is too thick and imprecise.

Secure your purchase of your Chopard Happy Diamonds second-hand jewellery with Obvy :

If you want to conduct transactions, sales and/or purchases, between private individuals in complete security, choose Obvy. Obvy is a secure payment platform designed to eradicate online scams between individuals. When you make a transaction on Obvy, the funds are only credited to your seller when the buyer certifies the conformity of the item purchased.

In the event of a counterfeiting scam, you can quickly and easily return the product to the seller and get your money back. What's more, you'll have all the information you need about the seller in the event of legal action.