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Do diamonds chip?
Yes, diamonds are very hard and resistant to scratching, but they can still chip or break if struck with enough force in certain directions. However, diamonds are quite durable and can withstand everyday wear and tear with proper care.
Diamond has what type of luster?
Adamantine to waxy luster are the words used to describe the luster of diamonds. According to Wikipedia: "Adamantine minerals possess a superlative lustre, which is most notably seen in diamond. Such minerals are transparent or translucent, and have a high refractive index (of 1.9 or more)." Luster is the clarity and refractivity of an individual stone. Not all diamonds are created equal. Flawless diamonds are extremely rare and can be prohibitively expensive for most of us. In jewelry, generally diamonds evaluated as those containing VVSI (very very slightly included) to SI2 (two slight inclusions), are more affordable. SI2 is generally the lowest grade for good gems. Inclusions can be any imperfection. The luster is its refractiveness. Its ability to bounce back available light from inside the stone. This can be affected by the color, cut or clarity. Only 20% of all diamonds mined are gem-stone quality.
What is the Lewis diagram of SI2?
The Lewis diagram for SI2 would show Silicon (Si) with a double bond connecting to another Silicon atom (Si), since Silicon has 4 valence electrons and can form double bonds. Each Silicon atom would have a full octet of electrons around it in the diagram.
Is Si a good clarity for a diamond?
According to Wikipedia: "Slightly Included category (SI) diamonds have noticeable inclusions that are easy to very easy for a trained grader to see when viewed under 10x magnification.[2] The SI category is divided into two grades; SI1 denotes a higher clarity grade than SI2. These may or may not be noticeable to the naked eye." "Good" is relative. From an investment point of view, SI is not as good as the less included clarity ratings.
What is the chemical name for SI2?
SI is the official worldwide metric system which units are based on the meter, gram, and liters
What does clarity SI2 mean for diamond clarity?
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.
What is the value of a 3 carat diamond?
The value of diamonds depends greatly on their clarity, the quality of their cut and their color. To purchase a 3 carat diamond from a retail source with quality better than SI2 you will be spending at least 20 thousand dollars!
How much is a SI2 round solitaire diamond?
The value of a diamond depends on its cut, its clarity, its colour and its carat weight. A local jeweler can give you the answer you want.
Can you see an inclusion in a diamond that is an SI2?
Yes, as its rating of SI 2 implies, using a 10X loupe, you can see two Slight Inclusions.
How much does a 3 carat diamond ring cost?
Depending on the cut, colour, clarity and exact carat weight, you could buy a diamond of about this weight today from Blue Nile and spend between US$17,000 and US$21,000. Then, you'd pay for the setting.
How much does a 3 carat diamond cost?
A GIA round 3 carat F color, VVS2 clarity diamond can cost about $56,900 and 3 carat round H color, SI2 (100% eye clean) clarity diamond costs about $25,951. You can select a good quality diamond if you focus on the cut and compromise on the clarity, depending on your budget.
How much does a 2.0 ct diamond cost?
Diamond value are based on several factors including their clarity, cut, and color. You could aquire a 2 carat stone for less than a thousand dollars if it was of very poor quality. But if you are looking for a stone from a retail source with a quality of SI2 or better you will be spending at least ten thousand dollars.
What is a 1.75 round cut diamond sI2-3 h color worth?
Whatever you have to sell is worth whatever someone will pay you for it. You can purchase a diamond with these characteristics today on Blue Nile and spend between US$13,884 and US$19,165, depending on the excellence of the cut and exact carat weight that you want. If you own a diamond of this quality, best practices dictate that you pay a certified gemologist to produce documentation of the diamond's characteristics. This will support your research in establishing a market value for the diamond.
What is the range of the cost of diamonds?
You can purchase a cut diamond today from Blue Nile for $302. This stone is .30 carats, round brilliant cut, rated as very good, with an I colour and SI2 clarity. As well, you could go to an auction and spend many millions on a rare diamond, perhaps up to $24 million (US).
What is a one carat s12 colur jk diamond worth?
Any diamond is worth whatever someone will pay you for it. Today, on Blue Nile, you can purchase a diamond with roughly this description and pay between US$2,392 and US$2,633, depending on the cut and excellence of the cut that you want.
How much does it cost for a 4 carat diamond?
The value of a diamond depends on its cut, colour, carat weight and its clarity. A local jeweler can answer your question. You can buy a round cut diamond of this weight today from Blue Nile and spend from about US$40,000 to about US$56,000. An investment-quality diamond -- with a higher clarity rating -- starts at about US$56,000.
Is a 5 carat 76 pear I diamond more valuable than a 4 carat 29 pear h si2 if both are gia and the I has no visible inclusions?
The value of a diamond depends on its cut, its clarity, its colour and its carat weight. A local jeweler can give you the answer you want.
