Diamonds and Fine Jewelry

 Diamond inclusions are flaws that end up effecting the overall clarity of the diamond. This allows visual imperfections in the diamond; however, most flaws or imperfections can rarely be seen with the naked eye.

Here are some examples you may find of diamond inclusions.

• Carbons  usually have some effect on the clarity of the diamond because they show small black dots on the surface of the diamond. Some can actually be seen by the naked eye, and others need to be magnified to see them.
• Pinpoints are usually white dots than can be found on the surface of a diamond. These are the most common type of flaws that can be found.
• Clouds are smaller growths in the diamond that are grouped together. When they are very close together they create a cloud-effect in the diamond. 
• Feathers are small cracks in the diamond that may remind you of broken glass.

Diamonds that have flaws are considered to be imperfect gems. Most can rarely be seen by the average person and besides, it is very rare to come across a diamond that is perfect. Here are few flaws that you should be careful with. They can reduce the value of your stone.

Mineral and Crystal Inclusion

These crystal/mineral inclusions can really offset the clarity of you diamond if there are enough of them that are grouped inside. However, there can be times when these inclusions add something special to the overall diamond. If they are small enough, the whole diamond can really become eye catching.

Pinpoint Inclusion

These can easily make the diamond worthless! This happens when there are small dark speckles in a diamond. If these speckles are bonded together, they can create a cloud in the diamond. These inclusions not only ruin the diamonds appearance but also its worth as well.

Lasers

Usually lasers have been used to help treat pinpoint inclusions but if mistakes are made, this can easily ruin the diamond. Lines can be left inside of the diamond that looks very similar to a thread. This easily makes the diamond less desirable.

Contrary to popular belief, all diamonds do not have the same shape. There are nine usual diamond shapes:

·        Oval diamonds

·        Radiant diamonds

·        Princess diamonds

·        Asscher diamonds

·        Pear diamonds

·        Emerald diamonds

·        Heart diamonds

·        Round diamonds

·        Marquis diamonds

The different shape of the diamonds is primarily used for different settings. For example, round diamonds are usually for earrings. Speaking of earrings, pear shaped diamonds give that special dangle effect.

Just when you thought we ran out of facts about diamonds, we return to bring you even more! Check out some rare facts concerning diamonds.

• To produce a single one-carat diamond, 250 tons of earth will be mined.

• The first written notation of precious diamonds dates back to around 500 B.C.

• Australia accounts for producing the most diamonds in volume.

• The diamond is rock hard and virtually fireproof. In order for a diamond to burn, it must be heated to one-thousand, two-hundred, and ninety-two degrees Fahrenheit.

• Diamonds worn in ancient times were believed to promote strength, invincibility, and courage.

• A diamond is 58 times harder than the next hardest mineral on earth, corundum, from which rubies and sapphires are formed.

• If it is placed in an oven and the temperature is raised to about 763 degrees Celsius (1405 degrees Fahrenheit), it will simply vanish, without even ash remaining. Only a little carbon dioxide will have been released.

• The money made from diamonds in Botswana allows each child to receive a free education through age thirteen.