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Blemishes (6.33)

Remember that blemishes are imperfections that occur on the surface of a diamond, whereas inclusions are found beneath the surface of a diamond.

Blemishes (6.33)

Remember that blemishes are imperfections that occur on the surface of a diamond, whereas inclusions are found beneath the surface of a diamond.

Pinpoint (6.32)

Pinpoints can occur either in clusters or as scattered specks. They are most often white and can sometimes be identified under 10x by their geometric shape.

Pinpoint (6.32)

Pinpoints can occur either in clusters or as scattered specks. They are most often white and can sometimes be identified under 10x by their geometric shape.

Needle (6.31)

Needles simply put, are elongated included crystals. Look for their geometric outline and pointed ends.

Needle (6.31)

Needles simply put, are elongated included crystals. Look for their geometric outline and pointed ends.

Laser Drill Holes (6.30)

Typically a dark colored inclusion that is eye visible, will be drilled by a high-intensity laser beam.

Laser Drill Holes (6.30)

Typically a dark colored inclusion that is eye visible, will be drilled by a high-intensity laser beam.

Knot (6.29)

An irregularity of the granular structure, a knot can give a cutter much trouble in the fashioning process of a natural diamond.

Knot (6.29)

An irregularity of the granular structure, a knot can give a cutter much trouble in the fashioning process of a natural diamond.

Internal Graining (6.28)

This irregularity in the granular structure of the diamond appears as parallel lines that can be colorless or tinted in off-white or other subtle colors, which in turn, can dramatically...

Internal Graining (6.28)

This irregularity in the granular structure of the diamond appears as parallel lines that can be colorless or tinted in off-white or other subtle colors, which in turn, can dramatically...