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Gemologists have a list of flaws, one for external flaws and another for internal flaws. From the Wikipedia page:
- "External flaws include blemishes, scratches, extra facets, fracture, 'fingerprints' pits, nicks, naturals, carbons and chips.
- Internal flaws include crystal/mineral inclusions, pinpoint inclusions, needles, cloud, knots, grain lines, feathers, intergrowths, cleavage, etch channel and bearding."
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Do real diamonds have flaws?
Yes. Exceptions are gem-quality diamonds that have been cut and polished so that there are no flaws. These diamonds are rated as 'flawless'.
What color are industrial diamonds?
Industrial diamonds can appear cloudy and gray, because of their flaws and inclusions.
Are kiran diamonds real?
Kiran diamonds are manufactured diamonds: real, manufactured diamonds.
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.
How do you find flaws in a diamond?
Flaws in diamonds are visible to trained gemologists using at least 10x magnification lenses. You can read about diamond flaws, below.
How do diamonds turn clear?
Diamonds are formed 'clear' in the sense that for that volume of material, no flaws were included in the formation process.
Are the diamonds in Arkansas real?
Real diamonds can be found in Arkansas.
Are man made diamonds real?
Chemically they are real diamonds.
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Are 3.60 dwt diamonds real
Are Russian diamonds real diamonds or not?
There are "Russian diamonds" - is the company/website name and it offer diamond simulants, not real diamonds. And there are Russian diamonds which is produced in Russian labs which are 100% real diamonds. To ensure the diamond is real ask for independent gemology certificate: GIA, EGL, IGI.
Are Canadian diamonds real diamonds?
Yes.
Are black diamonds enchanced real diamonds?
Black diamonds -- properly Carbonado, are real diamonds, with our without enhancements. You can read more about Carbonado, below.
