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    15 Types of Diamond Inclusions Explained (What Are …

    • Bearding happens to a diamond's girdle, or the edge of the top of the diamond all the way around. On diamond grading reports, gemologists will grade the girdle as Slightly Thick to Very Thick, Medium, T… See more

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    Internal Laser Drilling

    If your diamond has a laser drill hole, it means that the diamond has been subjected to clarity enhancements via a laser drill. But these holes are probably not near as bi… See more

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    Metallic Inclusions

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    Chart: Inclusions in Natural, Synthetic, and Treated Diamond
    Diamonds such as this 1.15 ct round brilliant are some of the most highly sought-after gem materials and may contain inclusions that give the gemologist clues about their origin or tr…
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  1. These are clusters of tiny white inclusions that look like, you guessed it - clouds. They can impact the clarity of the diamond, but if you’re an inclusion-lover, they can also give it a hazy and ethereal look. If you’re looking for an eye-clean diamond, avoid clouds in lower clarity grade diamonds.

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    What are the different types of natural inclusions in a diamond?
    Here are some of the different types of natural inclusions you can find within a diamond. A crystal inclusion is basically exactly how it sounds. A mineral crystal gets trapped as the diamond is forming. It is the most common inclusion type. The can be colored or colorless, depending on the mineral trapped inside.

    15 Types of Diamond Inclusions Explained (What Are They?)

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    Are diamond inclusions impacted by outside influences?
    In fact, some are contained within the diamond and aren’t impacted by outside influences. There are several different types of inclusions that can be found within a diamond, and the GIA has classified 16 of these imperfections to help professionals determine a stone’s clarity. Here’s a brief diamond inclusions chart for reference:

    16 Types of Diamond Inclusions & Advice on Consideration - JewelryTalk

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    Which inclusion type only happens in lab-grown diamonds?
    Growth Remnant An additional, inclusion type that only happens in lab-grown diamonds is growth remnant. Growth remnants are inclusion type within the diamond that are remnants of the crystal’s growth process.

    18 Diamond Inclusion Types: Learn the "Okay" and Worst to Avoid

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    Do diamonds have inclusions?
    Figure 1. Diamonds such as this 1.15 ct round brilliant are some of the most highly sought-after gem materials and may contain inclusions that give the gemologist clues about their origin or treatment status. Photo by Robert Weldon/GIA. Diamonds (figure 1) are the subject of the latest chart in our series on the micro-features of gemstones.

    Chart: Inclusions in Natural, Synthetic, and Treated Diamond

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    How do inclusions affect a diamond's grade?
    Number: The number of inclusions simply measures the amount, with higher-graded gems typically having fewer visible inclusions and lower-graded ones featuring larger or more visible clusters of imperfections. Location: The location of inclusions also impacts the diamond’s grade, indicating how visible (or not) they may be.

    16 Types of Diamond Inclusions & Advice on Consideration - JewelryTalk

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    Are diamond inclusions bad?
    Inclusions in and of themselves are not inherently bad. Almost all diamonds have some inclusions. It is mostly a matter of degree. Theoretically, surface breaking inclusions such as feathers, knots, and cavities cause some concern for durability in certain cases. But if they are small enough, such concerns are usually not warranted.

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    Chart: Inclusions in Natural, Synthetic, and Treated …

    Jan 26, 2018 · Diamonds such as this 1.15 ct round brilliant are some of the most highly sought-after gem materials and may contain inclusions that give the gemologist clues about their origin or treatment status. Photo by Robert …

  4. Selecting A Diamond
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    18 Diamond Inclusion Types: Learn the "Okay" and Worst to Avoid

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    Rainbow Graining in Diamond

    Nov 23, 2015 · One of the more subtle inclusion scenes gemologists sometimes observe in natural diamonds is the presence of crystallographically oriented structural defects known as “internal graining.”

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    Diamond Inclusions Defined - GIA 4Cs

    Nov 25, 2013 · A GIA Diamond Grading Report provides a diagram that uses symbols to illustrate the position of a diamond’s inclusions. We’ve listed diamond inclusions commonly found in diamonds with brief explanations.

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  8. JewelryTalk
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    16 Types of Diamond Inclusions & Advice on Consideration

  9. Beyond 4Cs
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    The Complete List of Diamond Inclusion Types

    Find out what the different inclusions in diamonds mean and how they look like. This is the ultimate guide to understanding diamond imperfections and flaws.

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    A Complete Guide to Diamond Inclusions - Whiteflash

    Diamond inclusions form the basis for the clarity grade, and can sometimes impact the beauty and durability of a diamond. Learn what to look for and what to avoid in this comprehensive guide.

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    Diamond Inclusion Types - Taylor & Hart

    We will explore the different types of inclusions and how they affect the appearance of the diamond so you can identify and further understand how these inclusions will visually impact a diamond’s appearance.

  12. Diamond101
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    Diamond Inclusions: What Are Inclusions In Diamonds?

    Inclusions, as the name implies, are imperfections that are “included” in a diamond. Naturally-formed inclusions are a testament to the oh-so-extreme conditions required for these gorgeous gemstones to be created deep below …