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to understand what each is, that way there will be less chance for returns.
Below are some facts you may want to know before you purchase jewelry. I have tried to gather
as much information on different stones and metals. Below is the most common.
Color
Many
experts name color as the number one consideration in choosing 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. Beyond "Z", a diamond is considered to be an exotic
or "Fancy" color.
D-J= colorless to near colorless
K-M= Faint Yellow
N-R= Very Light Yellow
S-Z=Light Yellow
Clarity
All diamonds have identifying characteristics, but most are
invisible to the naked eye. To view a diamond, experts use a 10x magnifying loupe which allows them to see the appearance
of tiny crystals, feathers or clouds. These natural phenomena are called inclusions.There are five categories in class that
anyone interested in purchasing a diamond should be aware of when grading clarity.
FL (Flawless) - IF (Internally Flawless)
Flawless Diamonds reveal no flaws on the surface or internally are the rarest and most beautiful gems.
Internally
Flawless Diamonds reveal no inclusions and only insignificant blemishes on the surface under 10x magnification.
VVS1
- VVS2
(Very, Very Slightly Included)
Very difficult to see inclusions
under 10x magnification. These are excellent quality diamonds.
VS1
- VS2
(Very Slightly Included)
Only looking through a 10X loupe can pinpoint
the inclusions in this category and are nearly impossible to see with the naked eye. These are less expensive than the VVS1
or VVS2 grades.
SI1
- SI3
(Slightly Included)
Diamonds with inclusions easily identified under
10x magnification. Finding flaws in this category with the naked eye is difficult. The gems in this category maintain their
integrity, depending on the location of the inclusions.
I1 -
I3
(Included)
Diamonds with inclusions which may or may not be easily seen
by the naked eye. The flaws on the stones in this category will have some effect on the brilliance of your diamond.
PLATINUM
The majority of platinum jewelry is 95 percent pure platinum
combined with 5 percent iridium, palladium, ruthenium or other alloys. For guaranteed quality in platinum, look for the marks
950 Plat or Plat.
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