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How To Understand Diamond Clarity

Posted on 26. Jan, 2012 by How To in All How To Videos, Feature, Life Tips

A very informative video, Ronnie Mervis of Mervis Diamond Importers tells viewers about the clarity of diamonds. He explains what clarity means (also called spotting, or the purity of the diamond) and goes through the different grades of clarity (IF, VVS1, VVS2, VS1, VS2, SI1, SI2, I1, I2, and I3). He explains that diamonds occur in nature, and like all things that occur in nature, they are not perfect. have natural marks inside them called “growth marks” that occur. The grade of the diamond depends on how minor those “growth marks” are. Trained inspectors magnify the diamond ten times or more to look for imperfections. Even the lowest-rated diamonds have imperfections that are very difficult to see with the naked eye. Ronnie Mervis tells us it is OK to buy diamonds with flaws (also called inclusions) because you can always upgrade later. He also tells us that the price difference is so drastic between a IF diamond and a lower-grade diamond because the smaller the inclusion, the rarer the diamond. So, if you’re not investing for rarity, go ahead and buy a lower grade diamond. It can be your secret.

How To Video – DanforthDiamond.com, specialists in engagement rings.

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