Yes, as its rating of SI 2 implies, using a 10X loupe, you can see two Slight 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.
'Good' is a judgement and you are the judge. The colour ranking of a white diamond of F-G is a step or two below 'colourless'. This means that the inclusion of nitrogen, which gives diamond a yellow cast, is minimal. A step or two above this rating means that the inclusion of nitrogen is non-existent. To the non-gemologist, to the naked eye, this colour ranking is imperceptible.
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.
No. Every raw, natural diamond is chemically different from every other diamond, because Mother Nature's crafting systems are not standardized. Every diamond gemstone is valued by its cut, clarity and colour in addition to its carat weight. For example, today on Blue Nile you can purchase a 1.02 carat diamond, round brilliant, I colour, SI2 clarity and pay US$3,499. As well, you can purchase a diamond of exactly the same carat weight, marquis cut, D colour, Flawless clarity, and pay US$17,129.
The value of a diamond is two-fold:Its certified valueWhat someone will pay you for the stoneYou can buy a diamond of this cut, colour and approximate carat weight from Blue Nile, with a fewer inclusions (SI2), and spend from about $4,800 to $6,100.Because your stone has three visible inclusions, it may be valued less, perhaps considerably less, than the Blue Nile stones. I-3 is the lowest rating for gem-quality diamonds.
To determine if a diamond is of SI2 quality, you would need to have it graded by a professional gemologist who examines the diamond under magnification for inclusions and blemishes. An SI2 diamond typically has noticeable inclusions that may be visible to the naked eye. It's important to have the diamond certified by a reputable gemological laboratory to verify its quality.
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.
The acronym SI1 or SI2 indicate slight inclusion, followed by the number of these inclusions visible under a 10x loupe.
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.
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!
A diamond with one very slight inclusion visible with a 10x magnifier would be described as a VS1 stone.
Flaws in diamonds are called inclusions. They can be of several types, which you can read about, below.
The treatment you are referring to is called laser drilling. This process involves using a laser to create a tiny channel into a diamond to reach an inclusion, which can then be treated by injecting a bleaching agent to improve the diamond's clarity.
A diamond is valued by its cut, clarity, carat weight and colour. A local jeweler can look at your stone and give you a precise answer. 'Better' is relative, depending on the stones you're comparing and the purpose for which each is being valued.
A break inside a diamond is called an inclusion. These are natural features (like fractures or minerals) that formed in the diamond while it was developing in the earth. Inclusions can affect a diamond's appearance and value.
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.
diamond is formed from carbon. Some diamonds include other trace minerals, but they are not necessary in the formation of diamond.