IMP is a clarity value used by some gemologists who grade diamonds. It is not used by the Gemological Institute of America.
The clarity grade of a diamond is determined by the number, and visibility, of its natural inclusions. Diamond clarity is rated using a 10x loupe, as a standard.Inclusions exist inside a diamond, or on its surface, and may be present in various forms, which include:pinpoints (white dots)carbon (black dots)feathersbubblescrystalscracksscratcheschipsYou can read more about diamond clarity, below.
A diamond is valued by its cut, clarity, carat weight and colour.
A diamond is valued by its cut, clarity, carat weight and colour.
Every diamond is rated by its colour and clarity differently, along grades for each measurement. Tiffany and Company will gladly provide you with certificates that detail the colour and clarity -- and carat weight and cut -- of any diamond you purchase from them.
IMP1 is not an acronym commonly association with diamonds.
IMP is a clarity value used by some gemologists who grade diamonds. It is not used by the Gemological Institute of America.
"The clarity of the diamond tells you how clear the diamond is"
The annotation 'AAA' is not a typical clarity notation for a gem-quality diamond.
Clarity of a diamond is an ANSII standardized procedure that involves placing a light near the diamond and measuring the refraction.
SI2 indicates that in at least two places inside the diamond, inclusions, however slight, are visible.You can view diamond clarity images, below, including one for a diamond graded as SI2.
You can review the charts and information, below, to learn more about diamond clarity symbols.
For a diamond, FL, or flawless, is the highest grade for clarity -- it is perfection for the stone in terms of its clarity.
The clarity grade of a diamond is determined by the number, and visibility, of its natural inclusions. Diamond clarity is rated using a 10x loupe, as a standard.Inclusions exist inside a diamond, or on its surface, and may be present in various forms, which include:pinpoints (white dots)carbon (black dots)feathersbubblescrystalscracksscratcheschipsYou can read more about diamond clarity, below.
You can have the clarity of a Diamond assessed at a Jewellers, often the item may be needed to be sent away. With an Enhanced diamond the diamond has been treated to achieve a better clarity than it originally had.
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.
The clarity of that diamond, in the ring you are wearing, is remarkable!