How often do we hear the term, 'flawed diamond.' What does it mean? And, aren't all diamonds flawed?
The majority of diamonds purchased by consumers today have a flaw within
the stone. In other areas of life, a
flaw in a product would possibly be unacceptable. But to the serious purchaser of diamonds,
these tiny flaws are of no consequence because they are an acceptable part of
this hard natural mineral.
Often, the flaw is deep within the stone and are known as inclusions. In a case such as this, a diamond could not
be described as perfect. A perfect stone
would be priced at many thousands—if not millions of dollars. These stones are very rare indeed.
Diamond Knowledge from My Diamonds
My Diamonds would recommend that you access
their website and before you decide upon a diamond or diamond engagement ring,
read the Diamond Education Section. This
section has been included by My Diamonds to ensure that their customers
are aware of some of the hazards of buying diamonds, not just online, but from
any diamond retailer. They cover the
grading of diamonds extensively, which includes the clarity of a diamond, being
part of the 4Cs, the diamond grading standard used by the laboratories GIA and
HRD. Below, are just some of the phrases
you should look out for when discussing inclusions and flaws.
Girdle Fringes or Bearding
As the diamond is being cut, these hair like
lines often occur around the girdle of the diamond. This is not a problem that cannot be overcome. They can be removed by re-cutting the diamond
or re-polishing, to remove the offending lines.
Feathers
Some diamonds have a graining that resembles
feathering. It is best that this flaw is
not located at the top of the stone, as it will make the diamond less resistant
to damage.
Cleavage
This kind of flaw is more serious as it can
mean that the stone is vulnerable to smashing or cracking. A diamond cleavage is a crack with no
feathering and can lead to breakage. If
small cracks do not appear when the diamond is viewed with it's table up, the
value of the stone will be unaffected.
Pinpoint Inclusions
As the name suggest, these tiny inclusions
resemble little points of crystal, that can be dark or light, and may create a
cloudy area with the diamond, affecting it's clarity.
Laser Lines
Thread like in appearance, these tiny laser
trails have been left when a laser has been used to remove any inclusions
within the diamond. They affect only the
part of the diamond that has been treated.
Scratches, Nicks and Pits
These tiny imperfections can be polished or
cut away, perhaps creating a new facet, or a different shape.
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