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	Evaluating a Diamond: Clarity: Article from The Diamond Experts: Dutton's Diamonds
		Clarity in diamond is a measure of the surface (blemishes) and internal (inclusions) characteristics of a polished diamond, and has, as does color, a major impact on value.
		Clarity characteristics are an inherent part of a diamond's life, and can arise from events which occurred during its formation deep in the earth, the mining procedures used to collect it, the cutting of rough into its final shape and the wearing of the stone.
		Clarity grades are largely determined by the collective visual appearance that a stone's inclusions exhibit in relationship to the size and shape of the stone.
	www.diamondexpert.com /articles/clarity.html (0 words)

	Diamond Clarity - The 4 C's of Brilliant Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry by Diamonds.com
		Diamonds form naturally deep within the Earth under tremendous pressure and extreme heat, and as a result, most contain internal or external features even in their polished state called clarity characteristics.
		A diamond's clarity is effectively determined by viewing the gem using 10 power magnification under controlled lighting.
		Generally clarity characteristics cannot be seen to the unaided eye until reaching the lower SI to I grades.
	www.diamonds.com /Education/Clarity.aspx (0 words)

	Diamond clarity characteristics, inclusions, crystals, needles, clouds, pinpoints, feathers, internal graining, surface ...
		The cutter skillfully shapes a finished diamond from the piece of diamond rough and the diamond is then valued based upon the finished carat weight, color and clarity of the diamond.
		Imagine that the plotting diagram is a paper doll, fold plotting diagram for the lower half of the diamond under the upper plotting diagram for the diamond and you have a kind of two dimensional representation of the position and extent of the feather within the diamond.
		However another diamond that did not contain the diamond crystals might be graded as VVS-2 if the grade is based upon internal graining and the comment "clarity grade based upon internal graining" would appear under the "comments" section of the lab report while nothing is indicated under the "keys to symbols" by the plotting diagram.
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	Adiamor - Diamond Color
		Diamond color is one of the most important factors to consider, as it is noticeable to the "naked" eye.
		A diamond's color is graded by GIA on an alphabetical scale from D-Z, with D being absolutely colorless and Z being light yellow.
		Diamonds with a K-Z color grade usually have yellow shading that can be detected by the naked eye, however, a well cut stone with good proportions will still release the brilliance and fire of a lower colored diamond, dispersing light in such a way so as to create a beautiful stone.
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	Samuel Gordon Jewelers : About Diamond Clarity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Clarity characteristics are an inherent part of a diamond's life, and can arise from events which occurred during its formation deep in the earth, the mining procedures used to collect it, the cutting into its final shape and the wearing of the stone.
		Clarity in diamond is a measure of the surface (blemishes) and internal (inclusions) characteristics of a polished diamond, and has a major impact on value.
		The fewer clarity characteristics a stone has, the more rare, and therefore valuable, it is. A diamond with the highest clarity grade is flawless (Fl), which means it has no discernable (at 10x) blemishes or inclusions.
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	Diamond Clarity: Diamond Source of Virginia Loose Diamonds Education (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Clarity is the degree to which a stone is free from external marks called blemishes and internal features called inclusions.
		There are some SI clarity diamonds that have inclusions easily visible to the unaided eye and should only be used for earrings or pendants, not for engagement rings.
		Once a diamond is clean to the eye, it is the cut of the diamond that produces the brilliance and sparkle, not higher clarity grades.
	www.diamondsourceva.com /Education/Clarity/Clarity.asp (0 words)

	Clarity Grades for Diamonds - Diamond Clarity Scale (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		If the diamond has an eye visible inclusion that significantly detracts from the beauty of the diamond, or could potentially endanger the stone, it should be classified as an I2.
		If the diamond has an eye visible inclusion that detracts from the beauty of the diamond and endangers the diamond, that stone should be classified as an I3.
		Diamond values are set more on cut and proportion than on clarity and color.
	www.diamonddoctor.com /diamond-clarity.html (0 words)

	DiamondsForAuction.com: Diamond Tutorial
		While most of these clarity characteristics are inherent qualities of the rough diamond and have been present since the earliest stages of the diamond crystal's growth below ground, a few clarity flaws are actually a result of the harsh stress that a diamond undergoes during the cutting process itself.
		Diamonds with no or few inclusions and blemishes are more highly valued than those with less clarity, not just because they are more pleasing to the eye, but also because they are very rare.
		Clarity grades range from Internally Flawless, diamonds which are completely free of blemishes and inclusions even under 10x magnification, to Imperfect 3, diamonds which possess large, heavy blemishes and inclusions that are visible to the naked eye.
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	Diamond Directory-Diamond Clarity
		Clarity is a measure of internal structural imperfections called "inclusions".
		For I3, the inclusions impact the brilliance of the diamond and are large and obvious.
		Depending on where the inclusion occurs in the cut diamond and how it is to be used, it may be possible to hide the inclusion behind the setting.
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	DiamondTrade - Diamond Clarity - Certified Diamond Wholesaler
		Diamonds are graded under 10 times magnification to determine their clarity.
		Clarity is the measure of inclusions or imperfections.
		A diamond that is free of both inclusions and surface blemishes is indeed a rarity and therefore more valuable.
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	Diamond Color Clarity Grade, Diamond Grades Quality Information, Diamond Grade Scale
		Diamond Clarity: Presence of inclusions in a diamond
		A diamond's color is graded on an alphabetical scale from D-Z, with D being absolutely colorless and Z being light yellow.
		Diamonds with inclusions which may or may not be easily seen by the naked eye.
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	FAQ - Loose diamonds, diamond engagement rings, diamond stud earrings and three stone rings at Yehuda diamonds
		A: Laser inscription is the process that inscribes the girdle of the diamond (the middle area of the stone) and it is done with a microscopic laser beam.
		The laser drilled diamond should be cared for in the same manner as a non laser drilled diamond.
		Approximately 85-90% of Yehuda Diamonds are not drilled at all.
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	Diamond Clarity, explained, one of the 4 c's of buying diamonds
		Clarity is the rarity factor that indicates the degree to which a diamond is free from internal inclusions and external blemishes, called "clarity characteristics".
		A diamond is given a clarity grade based on the number, nature, size, location and color of the clarity characteristics.
		To determine a diamond's clarity grade, it is viewed under 10-power magnification by a trained diamond grader.
	www.usajewels.com /online-store/scstore/diamond_clarity.html (0 words)

	AGS & GIA Ideal Cut Diamonds & Wholesale Diamond Price Guides
		The clarity grade is determined by a skilled diamond grader based upon the number, size, nature and location of the internal (inclusions) and external (blemishes) imperfections.
		Given the choice between a small diamond crystal or crystals which may be visible without magnification when the diamond is under close scrutiny and an extensive feather or a series of feathers stacking upon one another, we would definitely opt for the slightly visible diamond crystal...
		A diamond certified by the GIA in 1991 as being VS in clarity that sustained a chip might be re-graded as an I-2 today, which would represent a substantial reduction in value.
	www.niceice.com /clarity.htm (0 words)

	Diamond Clarity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The clarity of a diamond is the term used to describe the number and size of imperfections inside the stone.
		A diamond may be graded from internally flawless to nearly the end of the GIA scale before an imperfection would be visible to the eye without magnification.
		Consequently, while clarity has a distinct effect on the value of a diamond, it often has a different impact on the beauty of the stone.
	www.altobelli.com /html/diamond_clarity.html (0 words)

	Clarity & Diamonds - The 4 C's
		Clarity is possibly the most important of the factors affecting the quality and price of any diamond.
		Clarity literally means "clearness" rather than lack of inclusions, and refers to the diamond's ability to allow the free passage of light without obstruction or absorption.
		De Beers supply leaflets and showcards for diamond clarity grading, but as their aim is undoubtedly to increase demand for higher quality diamonds at higher prices, the De Beers charts contain some distortion.
	www.24carat.co.uk /diamondsclarity.html (0 words)

	Diamond Delights-Clarity
		Diamond clarity is broken down into different categories according to the number of inclusions in the diamond.
		Inclusions are defects in the diamond itself, whether it be a crack, carbon spot, feathering of the crystal, or a surface blemish.
		We don’t recommend I clarity diamonds as these have inclusions that by definition are visible to the unaided eye.
	www.diamond-delights.com /clarity.html (0 words)

	Clarity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The greater a diamond's clarity, brilliance, value and rarity, the higher it is on the Diamond Quality Chart.
		The clarity of a diamond can be lessened by various kinds of flaws.
		Flawless stones have no inclusions or blemishes on surface are at the peak of the Diamond Quality Chart and are treasured for their rarity and beauty.
	www.maydiamonds.com /clarity.asp (0 words)

	Diamond clarity - diamond clarity chart - diamond clarity rating (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Diamond clarity is a term used to describe the absence or presence of flaws inside or on the surface of a stone.
		Inclusions are natural identifying characteristics such as minerals or fractures, appearing while diamonds are formed in the earth and thus sometimes referred to as "nature's fingerprints." They may look like crystals, clouds or feathers, and are usually not visible to the naked eye unless magnified.
		The diamond clarity scale ranges from FL (Flawless) to I (Included), based on the visibility of inclusions at a magnification of 10x.
	www.eternityweddingbands.com /education_clarity.asp (0 words)

	Diamond clarity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Clarity is a measure of the number and extent of the flaws in the diamond.
		Unfortunately, clarity is very difficult to judge accurately by an inexperienced consumer, so your best bet is to gain an education first by looking at lots of diamonds before making a purchase.
		Although a clarity-enhanced diamond can look nearly flawless (in some cases, it is impossible to detect the enhancement), it is intrinsically worth as much as a flawed stone.
	www.diamondreview.com /tutor/4cs/tutor_4cs_clarity.shtml (0 words)

	The 4 C's of diamonds -- diamond clarity, diamond colors, diamond cuts, diamond weights -- diamond grades for the ...
		The above clarity grading scheme is in accordance with the GIA (Gemological Institute of America).
		Two methods used to enhance the clarity grade given to a diamond are laser drilling and fracture filling.
		With the advent of technology, the cut of the diamond can be determined through the use of the Dia-Mension system, a computerized system which takes accurate measurements and proportions of a diamond in seconds, in addition to the standard millimeter gauge.
	www.diasource.com /fourcs.htm (0 words)

	diamond-guide.com
		Clarity is another important issue to consider when buying a diamond.
		External flaws are the result of wear and tear on the diamond or from damage caused during cutting.
		The majority of imperfections in diamonds are the result of breakage or fractures, in the diamond chemical structure.
	www.diamond-guide.com /clarity2.html (0 words)

	Diamonds. Diamond Rings. Diamond Clarity Grading - Diamond Data. Diamonds, Platinum & Gold Ireland
		One which is free of interior inclusions or exterior flaws has nothing to interfere with the passage of light through the stone and so is considered to be of the highest quality.
		A diamond's clarity grade is actually a flaw-grade and refers to the tiny imperfections present when the stone was originally formed by nature.
		Clarity grades of SI2 or above are defined as flawless to the naked eye, but SI1 is safer in larger sizes.
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	Diamond Clarity - Zales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A diamond's clarity ranking is determined by the number, size, type and placement of the inclusions.
		A stone with only a few hard-to-see pinpricks located near the edge, where they can be covered by the mounting, has better clarity than a stone with a crack located right under the table (the large top facet of the stone).
		In a certified diamond, the cracks are charted on the certificate and act as a fingerprint for identifying a particular stone.
	www.zales.com /jewelry101/index.jsp?page=diamonds_Clarity (0 words)

	Diamond Clarity, 4c's Info
		A key factor in determining a diamond's value, clarity may also be used to map a diamond as no two diamonds are identical.
		Clarity refers to the internal features (inclusions) and surface irregularities (blemishes) of a diamond.
		A clarity grade is determined by the relative absence of clarity characteristics.
	www.generousgems.com /eng_diaclar.html (0 words)

	Adiamor - Diamond Clarity
		Inclusions are enclosed within a diamond, or they extend into the diamond from its surface.
		If there is anything disrupting the flow of light in the diamond, such as an inclusion, a proportion of the light reflected may be lost.
		To get the most value, Adiamor suggests selecting a diamond that is "eye clean" where no internal flaws are visible to the unaided eye.The sample images shown depict how a flaw (inclusion or blemish) may appear under 10X magnification.
	www.adiamor.com /educationcenter/diamondclarity.htm (0 words)

	Diamond Buyers Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Diamonds that are clear create more brilliance, and thus are more highly prized, and priced.
		Because large diamonds are found less commonly than small diamonds, the price of a diamond rises exponentially to its size.
		The diamond certificate, which is sometimes called a grading report, is a complete evaluation of your diamond that has been performed by a qualified professional with the help of special gemological instruments.
	www.diamondcastlejewelers.com /buyersguide.htm (0 words)

	Diamond - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Diamond is the hardest natural material known, scoring 10 on the relative Mohs scale of mineral hardness and having an absolute hardness value of between 90, 167, and 231 gigapascals in various tests.
		Diamonds have also rarely been found in deposits left behind by glaciers (notably in Wisconsin and Indiana); however, in contrast to alluvial deposits, glacial deposits are not known to be of significant concentration and are therefore not viable commercial sources of diamond.
		Diamonds which are not cut to the specifications of Tolkowsky's round brilliant shape (or subsequent variations) are known as "fancy cuts." Popular fancy cuts include the baguette (from the French, meaning rod or loaf of bread), marquise, princess (square outline), heart, briolette (a form of the rose cut), and pear cuts.
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	Welcome to Tradeshop Fine Jewelers
		The stone will look great, but you don't pay for the additional laboratory-graded clarity which makes little actual difference in the "appearance and beauty of the stone." Staying with the "1" rating in this grade is a great way to buy a beautiful stone at a great value and appearant perfection....
		In a diamond that is very well cut the I1 grade can offer much in the way of beauty, and while one cannot say that this grade will produce a totally eye clean diamond it can produce the most diamond for the money, and a very beautiful result.
		This particular ring I just made has a 3.25 carat center diamond in the I1 grade, and with these huge shots you can see that the diamond is beautiful, being well cut.
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