subject: Diamond-Clarity, Color and Cutting [print this page] Diamond-Clarity, Color and Cutting Diamond-Clarity, Color and Cutting
Clarity:
A diamond is estimated by experts, as is judged "clear", and the stone then assigned to one category.
FL, IF - notes or internal flawless Flawless is the highest level in this area. These stones are extremely rare and therefore very expensive.
VVS1, VVS2 -. These results represent a diamond that ". Is very poorly understood" Included "means, in essence, trapped or cloudy inclusion of non-diamond material or structure are responsible for the lack of perfect clarity.
Despite the dismal-sounding word, these gems are of high quality. The shortcomings are hardly be seen under magnification of 10 x.
VS1, VS2 - very slightly included scores provide high-quality stones. No error is with the naked eye.
SI1, SI2 - Slightly Included gems contain defects that are visible under magnification x 10 and can barely be seen by those with very large eyes. In addition, a good view, but we need to know what to look for. In general, non-experts do not see much.
I1, I2, I3 - These are the stones of poor quality can still look very nice. But they have errors seen if you look closely, is the brightness of the color of the stone reduced.
Color:
Beyond the clarity of the diamonds - while generally as bright or "white" view - is in one of hundreds of colors. Fashions change and a time that could be regarded as errors are estimated by the next generation. Color in a diamond is actually produced by impurities, mix with the carbon structure of the diamond.
A blue diamond of 200 carats in the Smithsonian (the Hope Diamond), for example, is valued not only for its unusual size. Its color is pure and rare as an important factor.
Blue, pink and yellow are the most common colors found in the ring stones.
E diamonds are considered colorless. All impurities are detectable in trace amounts only by experts with special tools.
F are also colorless, but slight staining can be seen by an expert.
G-H are almost colorless. Non-experts see a shadow if you look closely, but they can still be of high quality diamonds.
IJ near colorless diamonds, the color is easily detectable. You do not have a very good value.
KM are stones whose color is very sensitive. However, note that these estimates, the diamonds, as are some color graded. Consequently, many find a beautiful yellow diamond.
What is important is to have the color is uniform. Most people still believe that even a small piece of paint as standard. Of course, this is simply a matter of taste and some may think in the future decide how diamonds are worth more.
Cutting:
One factor that is difficult to classify in terms of price or quality, as the stone is cut. This is because a substantial portion, which makes it better is a matter of taste. A cutting cycle can be as beautiful as an oval, a square cut can be just as beautiful as a jewel princess cut (square). Other common forms are the marquise, pear cut, Trillion (wedge), radiant, cushion and heart shaped emerald.
