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What breaks a diamond, and how can its durability be compromised?
A diamond can break when subjected to a strong impact or force. Its durability can be compromised by extreme heat, exposure to chemicals, or structural flaws within the diamond itself.
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.
Why do impurities or flaws increase rather than decrease the value of diamonds?
Impurities, flaws or defects make the diamond a rare and unique piece. No same piece is available. That is why that increases rather than decreases the value of diamonds.The thing I find strange now is how many diamonds that 20 years ago would be considered so grossly flawed and/or impure as to be good for nothing but industrial abrasives are now considered jewelry grade. For example, 20 years ago no jeweler would facet and mount a solid black diamond! Now they call them "chocolate" diamonds and sell them at a premium!
What determines the value of a 'chocolate diamond'?
The value of a "chocolate diamond" is determined by several factors, including its carat weight, cut, color, and clarity. The more carats a diamond has, the higher its value. The cut refers to the way the diamond is shaped and faceted, with well-cut diamonds being more valuable. The color of a chocolate diamond, which is a brown variety of diamond, can range from light to deep brown, with darker and more intense colors being more valuable. Lastly, clarity refers to the presence or absence of internal or external flaws, with diamonds that have fewer flaws being more valuable.
What is IMP1 Clarity in a diamond?
IMP1 Clarity refers to a diamond clarity grading scale used by some diamond sellers. It is typically considered to be an inclusion-heavy grade, indicating visible inclusions within the diamond that can affect its appearance and value. Diamonds with IMP1 Clarity may have noticeable flaws and imperfections when examined under magnification.
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.
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.
What breaks a diamond, and how can its durability be compromised?
A diamond can break when subjected to a strong impact or force. Its durability can be compromised by extreme heat, exposure to chemicals, or structural flaws within the diamond itself.
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.
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 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.
Can a diamond in a ring setting break with just wearing?
Well, the answer to that question is very easy: the answer is, yes. This is a rare occurrence, however. A diamond will fracture along a flaw or where the diamond lattice is flawed. Most diamond cutters cut and polish diamonds to avoid flaws. Most reputable jewelers set diamonds so that any flaw is not presented in such a way so as to place the diamond in harms way. As well, diamonds with visible flaws, rated I# [inclusion number] will 'break' more easily than a diamond with a higher clarity rating.
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.
