| The clarity grade of a diamond is assigned by trained
professionals, based on their visual examination of the gemstone under 10 power
magnification. The size, location, number and color of inclusions all impact on the
clarity grade.
Some ask, "If you can't see it why is it important."
To answer this question properly we must first examine why we facet a gemstone in the
first place. A diamond is cut to maximize the return of light.
Think of it like a house of mirrors. We want the light that enters the diamond
through the top to to be reflected off the facets on the bottom of the stone and then
returned to our eyes. Obviously anything that gets in the way of the transmission of
this light will decrease the brilliance of a diamond. The more inclusions the less
brilliance.
The less inclusions, the rarer the gemstone and the higher the value.
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