Tuesday, October 7, 2014

All mined diamond consists of flaws. They might  form inside diamond known as inclusions,  and surface irregularities called blemishes .Together , they’re known as clarity characteristics. Diamond clarity is the absence of inclusion and blemishes.

Blemishes include scratches and nicks on a diamond’s surface. Inclusions are inside, or they might extend into the interior from the surface of the stone.

Clarity characteristics might have negative influence on diamond’s value, but they have positive effect as well:

. They help gemologist separate diamond from simulants, Inclusions in diamonds often have a        different appearance from inclusions in simulants.

·       ..  No two diamonds have exactly same clarity characteristics; they can help identify individuals stones.
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         .  Provides valuable information about its formation.

     
Inclusions normally have more impacts on a stone’s beauty and then blemishes. That’s because many blemishes are easy to remove. It’s possible to eradicate an inclusion that’s close to the surface, but that could cause and reduction in the diamond’s weight. Recutting and repolishing a diamond to remove a blemish, on the other hand, often increase its value. The impact of any weight loss is usually offset by the improved clarity.





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