What is wrong with clarity enhanced diamonds?
Clarity Enhanced Diamonds Pros and Cons Too many tunnels as a result of removing internal inclusions can affect the overall sturdiness of the stone. Lastly, fracture fillings are not permanent, so be wary when bringing your CE diamond for cleaning.
Are clarity enhanced diamonds less valuable?
One of the main advantages of clarity enhanced diamonds is their relatively lower price compared to non-enhanced diamonds. This lower price means you can afford a larger diamond.
Do clarity enhanced diamonds look fake?
It’s a relatively common misconception that clarity enhanced diamonds are fake – that’s not the case. All clarity enhanced diamonds are natural by definition – that’s why they have natural inclusions and imperfections that need fixing.
Can you resell Clarity enhanced diamonds?
While shopping for a diamond, many consumers want to know if they can sell or upgrade it at any point in the future. One question we receive often is if it is just as easy to upgrade or resell a clarity enhanced diamond versus a non-enhanced diamond. The answer is yes. Every natural diamond is priced to its own value.
Is clarity enhanced bad?
Are clarity-enhanced diamonds bad? No. They are just altered from their natural state. If you are using a budget for an engagement ring, a syntactic diamond is out of the question, however a clarity enhanced diamond will cost much less than a none clarity enhanced one.
Does GIA certify enhanced diamonds?
Futhermore, GIA doesn’t currently certify clarity enhanced diamonds. EGL certifies these diamonds along with additonal labratories.
How do you clean a clarity enhanced diamond?
Cleaning. Clean your jewelry carefully. Mix 1/2 teaspoon of dish soap with 1 cup of warm water in a glass bowl. Let the jewelry soak in the solution for 15 minutes, and then use a soft toothbrush to scrub away dirt and grease; be gentle to avoid scratching the metal, which is more easily damaged than the stones.
How do you tell if a diamond is enhanced?
If you hold a diamond up and you twist it in the light and you see a pink sparkle, that’s a property of the glass like material used for enhancement. Diamonds do not sparkle pink. The enhanced diamond will sparkle all the normal colors AND pink.
How do you increase diamond clarity?
Clarity Enhancements There are two primary treatments for improving a diamond’s apparent clarity; laser drilling and fracture filling. Laser drilling is commonly used to remove small dark inclusions.
How do you clean enhanced diamonds?
A mild solution of warm soapy water is an excellent way to freshen up your clarity enhanced diamond. Allow your jewelry to sit in the solution for about ten minutes. A baby toothbrush is perfect for loosening dirt and grim that has become attached to your jewelry.
Does Blue Nile sell enhanced diamonds?
Due to their rarity and unique visual properties, nearly all colored gemstones sold at fine jewelers, including Blue Nile, are enhanced using various techniques. Our white and fancy-color diamonds are not enhanced in any way, other than normal cutting and polishing.
What is clarity enhancement for diamonds?
Clarity enhancement is a form of treatment performed on natural diamonds to remove unsightly flaws, blemishes and inclusions. You can also think of the process as performing “plastic surgery” on very low clarity diamonds (e.g. I2/I3) in order to hide or make the offending inclusions less visible.
What is diamond clarity surgery?
You can also think of the process as performing “plastic surgery” on very low clarity diamonds (e.g. I2/I3) in order to hide or make the offending inclusions less visible. In the industry, there are two main types of clarity treatments that are used on a commercial scale; laser drilling and fracture filling.
What are diamond inclusions and how do they affect clarity?
Since these inclusions are in essence just cavities filled with different types of materials, you can greatly enhance the clarity of the diamond by reaching those inclusions from the surface and cleaning out the cavity.
Are your diamonds 100% natural?
Our diamonds are 100% natural that are treated with special processes to remove flaws and improve the color and clarity of the stone. Once the enhancement process is finished, the gem is indistinguishable from the highest quality diamonds — but it retains a much lower price.