How the type of inclusion affects the appearance of a diamond

Video showing the different types of inclusions that can be in a diamond e.g. Feather, Needle, Crystal, or Natural and how they look under a microscope.
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[@DiamondInfoMan]

Very good video. Keep up the good work.

[@burakbaskin6127]

thanks for the nice work! I wish there were more of it..

[@nanooktotem6468]

Loved it! So interesting. Even wished the video was an hour long... 😊

[@ProudKansan08]

Very, very informative. Thank you.

[@_Diamond]

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[@AngelicAcid453]

Very informitive

[@ពេជ្រ]

nice

[@cgoes1195]

very good video

[@kalimantangemstone]

Nice

[@MrWolfgang2]

Do u think a GIA 0.8ct EX EX Ex, F with an Si1 will affect its sparkle. Shall I spend 600 more for the same specs and Vs2? Thanks

[@BacGold]

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[@sacha-leahcolin9923]

The difference in weight (carat and gram) for a diamond, CZ and glass?

[@user-pv8xj4vj6b]

❤Thank you very much

[@SamaraJamesJewellers]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@MikeKleinsteuber]

Nice videos but really annoying blathering music

[@laurie0928]

well now that you taught me how to inspect a diamond, please send me one because i will never be able to afford one

[@timetravel099]

thanks for info. Why do some jewellers say that clarity doesn't matter and that the diamond has to be only eye clean

[@SamaraJamesJewellers]

Clarity is simply a measurement of the quantity & size of inclusions present in the stone when inspected at 10x magnification. Whether that level, or rating, matters to someone or not is entirely up to them. It does affect price & can affect value for money quite significantly. At Samara James we will not use diamonds which have visible inclusions, so the actual rating on the report won't impact what you can see to the naked eye. We find that some customers would prefer to utilise their budget to achieve the most beautiful stone possible whereas as to others, to psychological impact of a perceived "low" clarity grade is not something they're comfortable with. We've made a few videos looking at aspects of clarity that you might find interesting. You can find them on our channel.

[@seeeeeee8]

Is only the diamond stone contains bubbles?

[@HaFannyHa]

Very interesting and informative - thank you. I was shown the GIA certificate for a diamond i was interested in. The colour and proportions of the VS2 diamond looked good, until I read the list of inclusions. I was alright with the feather, cloud and crystal, but I stopped at the cavity. I replied that the cavity was too serious a flaw to ignore. What is your view on cavities?

[@SamaraJamesJewellers]

Inclusion types are always an interesting point of consideration. It's not really possible to exclude one entire characteristic, in my opinion, as the position & nature of the specific inclusion can vary so broadly on a stone-by-stone basis. You mention that you were happy with the feather & yet they can "flash" if they're at the wrong angle within the stone (making them visible to the naked eye), or affect the diamond's integrity if they reach the surface at the girdle. A cavity is essentially what's left when a crystal has "fallen out" during the cutting & polishing process. If this is in the pavilion or on a girdle you may never be aware of it. If it's located in the centre of the table or a crown facet then it might be visible when white light reflects off those facets but is absorbed by the cavity - it would show in relief to the reflection. My advice would be to view the stone if it's one of interest, or ask further questions about the position & nature of the inclusion. Unfortunately you can't rely on the GIA inclusion plot to give a definitive answer either.

[@HaFannyHa]

@@SamaraJamesJewellers Thank you for such an informative reply - really appreciate that!

[@SamaraJamesJewellers]

You're very welcome, it's a good question. If we can help you with any diamond options we'd be very happy to assist, you could come & inspect diamonds under our microscopes at the showrooms!

[@GrimsGhostG59]

Any chance you can do the same video but on garnets. And talk about blue garnets as well and how to help identify it Please and thank you

[@xinghuali2842]

I have been wearing a ring for years and decided to sell it (a gift from my father) as I would always see this inclusions like black dots, a crystal like growing inside and I thought its fake because Of these. I should have never sold it just to party.😢

[@hobiajah6228]

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[@hazeleyes1211]

how can a natural not break the surface? I knew that they always break the surface as they are indented natural.

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[@aung3627]

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[@shadakr1911]

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