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Flaws in diamonds are visible to trained gemologists using at least 10x magnification lenses.
You can read about diamond flaws, below.
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How do you check the purity of a diamond?
Every diamond is 100% diamond. Diamonds can contain flaws, which are identified by gemologists and documented with the qualities of the diamond, including its cut, colour, clarity and carat weight. Flaws do not pollute the 'purity' of a diamond, though they may detract from its clarity.
What can make a diamond more susceptable to chipping?
When a diamond is cut or set, it is possible to do so with its flaws presented in a way that makes the diamond vulnerable to chipping. Either of these situations is rare if the diamond is cut or set by knowledgeable workers. A less flawed diamond is less susceptible to chipping.
Are there impurities in diamond?
If you consider other minerals, such as nitrogen -- yellow, or boron -- blue, impurities, these minerals give a diamond the respective colour. As well, there can be visible flaws in a diamond, which are inclusions of other minerals within the diamond crystal that appear as dots or streaks.
How can you tell in a silver diamond ring is fake?
A fake ring will have lots of color to it. You should also be able to see flaws inside a real diamond such as small air pockets. Real diamonds also have code numbers on them which only a diamond..
How to tell if a diamond is real?
Supposedly the only way to distinguish the best manufactured white diamond from a real diamond is the fake diamonds are flawless, and no real diamond can be truly flawless. I always wondered about this though, because how hard would it be to add flaws to a fake diamond to make it appear real? So my opinon is there is no way to tell the difference between a real diamond and a fake diamond.
How do you check the purity of a diamond?
Every diamond is 100% diamond. Diamonds can contain flaws, which are identified by gemologists and documented with the qualities of the diamond, including its cut, colour, clarity and carat weight. Flaws do not pollute the 'purity' of a diamond, though they may detract from its clarity.
What helps gem cutter remove flaws from diamonds and rubys?
Gem cutters cut flaws out of stones using diamond cutting tools, so that the finished diamond gem stone has no flaws. Or, a diamond is cut so that the flaws are the least visible. Note that diamonds can be treated, but not necessarily to hide flaws: treated diamonds change colours and the clarity is usually not affected. Rubies, however, are generally treated to hide flaws. Read more about treating rubies, below.
Can dynamite break a diamond?
Thinking about dynamite breaking a diamond is a little like trying to kill a fly with an atomic bomb. Since diamond is the hardest natural mineral known, and diamond can contain flaws, the diamond could crack, if its internal flaws are directly exposed to the blow or burst.
What does clean diamond mean?
'Clean diamond' is a term used by a non-gemologist to express an opinion about the lack of visible flaws in a diamond.
What is the term clarity?
A diamond's clarity refers to how many inclusions (spots and flaws) are in a stone. Fewer inclusions means a more valuable diamond but flaws don't necessarily reduce a diamond's beauty, especially if they can't be seen by the naked eye.
What is involved in cutting a diamond?
Shape and surface problems mean choosing between the largest cut diamond with flaws or the second largest but perfectly finished diamond.
Inclusion of diamond?
Flaws in diamonds are called inclusions. They can be of several types, which you can read about, below.
Which diamond is the most resistant to damage?
A diamond with fewer internal flaws is most resistant to damage, as well as one that is well-set in metal.
How can you read the clarity of a diamond?
Trained gemologists use a 10x magnification to identify diamond clarity. You can read more about how clarity is graded by understanding the flaws and how they occur, below.
What can make a diamond more susceptable to chipping?
When a diamond is cut or set, it is possible to do so with its flaws presented in a way that makes the diamond vulnerable to chipping. Either of these situations is rare if the diamond is cut or set by knowledgeable workers. A less flawed diamond is less susceptible to chipping.
Are there impurities in diamond?
If you consider other minerals, such as nitrogen -- yellow, or boron -- blue, impurities, these minerals give a diamond the respective colour. As well, there can be visible flaws in a diamond, which are inclusions of other minerals within the diamond crystal that appear as dots or streaks.
What should I look for when buying a vintage diamond ring?
Have the diamond inspected for flaws and how many karots it is. Also have the metal part of the ring tested for quality of the metal. Try to find someone to authenticate the age. You should first only purchase your diamonds from a reputable diamond dealer. You will also want to see if the jewler will provide you with a written appraisal.
