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When you buy engagement rings, wedding rings, bracelets, pendants or jewelry studded with diamonds, certain specific related factors should be taken into consideration. The most important factor is of course the quality of the diamond.
Well, how do you determine that the diamond you are going to purchase is worth its value or genuine in nature. Mentioned below are some of the factors that are worth considering when you buy diamonds.
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The clarity in a diamond indicates its purity. Some blemishes obstruct the light that passes through the diamond, consequently making it less brilliant. Other types of blemishes may make the diamond susceptible to shattering. When observed by the naked eye under a magnifying glass, the blemishes show up clearly. While some blemishes are a natural part of the diamond, others may arise either when the diamond undergoes the cutting and polishing phase or even while you are adorning it. Blemishes on the surface of the diamond most certainly affect its value and clarity, but some blemishes do not affect the diamond’s appearance.
In the process of buying a diamond you should familiarize yourself with some important terms related to diamonds.
Scratch
A Scratch is usually a fine surface line which is usually done away with when the diamond undergoes polishing. The diamond however, has to be detached from its setting for polishing.
Chips
When the surface of a diamond breaks, it is known as chipping. Chips are generally caused by environmental impacts or by other minor impacts. Chips frequently take place while adorning a diamond. In order to avoid chipping the diamonds should be set in such a way that a tiny space is left out between the diamond base and the head of the prongs. The space acts like a cushion shielding the stone from any possible chipping if it accidentally falls. While treating the diamond, these chips can be easily removed.
Pits
Small holes on the surface of the stone are known as pits. Pits are so microscopic that they are usually not seen. Nonetheless, pits which are present on the table fascia of the stone are generally visible and may decrease the clarity the diamond.
Inclusions or Insertions
Inclusions or Insertions in diamonds are characteristics present inside the stone. They are known as ‘Flaws’, as their presence indicates that the diamond is imperfect. They are similar to our fingerprints, a characteristic that is unique to each one of us.
Fracture
Cracks found in the structure of the stone are known as Fractures. They give a fragmented appearance to the diamond. Cracks are difficult to fill but with modern techniques utilized today, these cracks are filled in order to maintain and improve the diamond’s clarity. However, with the implementation of these techniques it is not possible to fill up all cracks and some still remain visible.
Extra Facets
Extra Facets are surfaces that have been polished in excess. Extra polishing interferes with the symmetry of the stone.
Beading
Tiny fractures that are found at the edges of diamonds are known as Beading. These can occur when the diamond is being cut.
Carbons
Diamonds are basically made of carbon. When crystallization of a diamond is not fully completed, tiny specks of black carbon may be left behind. This can result in minuscule black blemishes on the surface of the diamond.
Pinpoint Inclusion
The most common flaw is dark crystals or tiny light in the stone that appears in clusters or sometimes even by themselves. When the dark crystals cluster together in the diamond (referred to as a cloud), they affect the clarity of the diamond.
Crystal
This white spot is actually a tiny crystalline growth inside the diamond.
FEATHER
Feather is an internal crack within the diamond.
To evaluate a diamond, an instrument known as ‘Loupe’ is used which has 10X magnification.
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