Best Damn Jewelry » inclusions http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com Remember the 4C's - Cut, Color, Clarity & Carat Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:47:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Amethyst the magnificent gem http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/amethyst-the-magnificent-gem/ http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/amethyst-the-magnificent-gem/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:58:02 +0000 janice http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/this-magnificent-gem-has/ This rare quality collector gem of 100 natural amethyst has no visible inclusions, even under very close inspection. Code ameg133Weight caratsSize 54. 7mm 37. 5mm 25. 6mm deepShape pear shapeLocation faceted from natural amethyst mined at Maraba, Brazil. Our mineralminers. com Special Offer price for this amazing natural color amethyst collector gemstone is 4. 65carat 1275. 73.

This rare quality collector gem of 100 natural amethyst has no visible inclusions, even under very close inspection. This magnificent gem has very faint natural color zoning with light purple natural color also known as Rose de France color. Our mineralminers.

This magnificent gem has very faint natural color zoning with light purple natural color also known as Rose de France color. Our mineralminers. com Special Offer price for this amazing natural color amethyst rough that was mined at Maraba, Brazil.

]]> http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/amethyst-the-magnificent-gem/feed/ 0 Once sector of the diamond it http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/once-sector-of-the-diamond-it/ http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/once-sector-of-the-diamond-it/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:55:39 +0000 janice http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/once-sector-of-the-diamond-it/ diamonds-clarity-colorThe SI category is divided into two grades VS1 denotes higher clarity grade than VS2. An example would be on large emerald cut diamond which has small inclusion under the table and positioned close to pavilion facet, will reflect multiple times around the stone, giving this type of inclusion the name reflector. Reputable vendors must disclose this filling and reputable filling companies use filling agents which show flash of color, commonly orange or pink, when viewed closely. For this reason reflectors have greater impact on the clarity grade.

Diamond clarity is quality of diamonds relating to the existence and visual appearance of internal characteristics of diamond called inclusions, and surface defects called blemishes. An inclusion under the corner of the table. Slightly Included category SI diamonds have noticeable inclusions that are difficult to somewhat easy for trained grader to see when viewed under 10x magnification.

Diamond Grading ABC The Manual Rubin & Son Antwerp, 9th edition, ISBN 3980043460.^ Diamond Grading Lab Manual Gemological Institute of America, Carlsbad, 2004^ The AGS Way Diamond Grading Standards American Gem Society, 1999^ EGL USA clarity scale.

There is significant price discount for fracturefilled diamonds. Only about 20 of all diamonds mined have clarity rating high enough for the diamond to be considered appropriate for use as gemstone the other 80 are relegated to industrial use. The GIA will not grade fracturefilled diamonds, in part because the treatment is not as permanent as the diamond itself. The VS category is divided into two grades SI1 denotes higher clarity grade than SI2. In they released their new system which assessed three aspects of diamonds make, color and clarity.

There is significant price discount for fracturefilled diamonds. The of the and grades stood for imperfect.

An inclusion under the corner of the table. Slightly Included category SI diamonds have noticeable inclusions that are difficult to somewhat easy for trained grader to see when viewed under 10x magnification.

These inclusions often be more easily seen from the pavilion side, and the crown side, examining the diamond through each facet for inclusions. The number, size, color, relative location, orientation, and visibility of inclusions can all affect the relative clarity of diamond. They took terminology used in the industry at the time and refined the definitions to produce clarity scale by which diamonds could consistently be graded. The grader views the diamond for the first time through the table, studying the culet area of the stone for inclusions.

]]> http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/once-sector-of-the-diamond-it/feed/ 0 Carat is the size http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/carat-is-the-size/ http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/carat-is-the-size/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:16:53 +0000 janice http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/carat-is-the-size/ This stone is basically crystallized form of carbon found in the earths crust. Diamonds are beautiful, magical, mysterious and powerful. The more the diamond is formed. Related Links Watch the latest videos on YouTube. com Belly Button PiercingThe Egyptians, the Indians and many other cultures pierced this humble button to show the significance of the person sporting pierced navel Royalty, Warriors, exceptional Beauty. Many times some diamonds also have cluster of needles together. A knot is another inclusion type which is basically cluster of pinpoint inclusions together giving look of cloud.

There are very few diamonds which are flawless and because of this uniqueness they are graded high. Many times almost of the diamonds have inclusions and blemishes. The light source used to evaluate the inclusions determines the visibility of the inclusions. A needle is long thin needle shaped inclusion inside diamond. smaller cloud which is not noticeable and is priced lesser then the diamond which is flawless, he could go for the first one with small flaw as he gets bargain. To determine diamonds clarity professional with trained eye uses 10xpower binocular microscope.

These types of inclusions that are named so as to ensure that the customer gets value for his money and he has an authority to verify the quality of diamond he buys. The four cs are cut, clarity, color and carat. For example if the customer is given two choices to go for your dream purchase hence you can not compromise on the quality. To determine diamonds clarity professional with trained eye uses 10xpower binocular microscope. Clarity is an indication of diamonds purity. The light source used to evaluate the inclusions determines the visibility of the inclusions.

The bigger the carat weight the higher the price. Only when the retailer and the customer are aware of these inclusions will the customer have choice. Types of inclusionsThere are certain common types of inclusions that are named so as to later grade diamond by the type of inclusion. The grading system checks on the position and type of the flaw and puts it in the value report of the diamond. Many customers find it interesting to find small baby diamond inside bigger one. Pinpoint inclusions are tiny dotted inclusions or crystals inside the diamond.

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]]> http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/carat-is-the-size/feed/ 0 These lovely trillion cut peridot http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/these-lovely-trillion-cut-peridot/ http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/these-lovely-trillion-cut-peridot/#comments Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:50:51 +0000 janice http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/these-lovely-trillion-cut-peridot/ We have this necklace available in two bead sizesNatural peridot pieces that were mined in Arizona were tumbled and polished in baroque shapes, and then drilled and strung in 18 45cm length with sterling silver clasp. These genuine peridot gems are completely natural they were not heated or treated in any way. Code perj190Weight peridot gem weighs caratsSize 11x9mm faceted ovalLocation faceted from natural peridot mined at San Carlos, ArizonaPrice 446.

There are approximately drilled baroque beads in each necklace! At the left is closeup view. This rare size San Carlos peridot gem faces up clean and has very faint natural inclusions which are only visible under very close inspection with bright illumination. These beautiful peridot gems were faceted from natural peridot mined at San Carlos, ArizonaPrice 46.

This beautiful pendant was set with carat oval faceted natural peridot gemstone. They were very well faceted with excellent brilliance, and they face up clean with very faint natural inclusions which are only visible under very close inspection with bright illumination. These genuine peridot gems are completely natural they were not heated or treated in any way. These beautiful peridot gems were faceted from natural peridot mined on the San Carlos Indian Reservation in ArizonaPrice 318.

Code perj190Weight peridot gem weighs caratsSize 10mm trillion cutLocation faceted from natural peridot mined on the San Carlos Indian Reservation in ArizonaPrice 382. 50 for the pairThese 14k yellow gold stud earrings were set with beautiful 9x7mm octagon cut peridot gemstones weighing carats total weight!

They were very well faceted with excellent brilliance, and they face up clean with very faint natural inclusions that are only visible under very close inspection. It was very well cut with good brilliance from natural peridot mined on the San Carlos Indian Reservation in ArizonaPrice 462. 50 This 14k yellow gold pendant was handcrafted with large bale that will fit on 6mm wide necklace. This beautiful pendant was set with carat trillion cut natural peridot gemstone. See also full view photo. This genuine peridot gemstone is completely natural it was not heated or treated in any way.

It was very well cut with superb brilliance from natural peridot mined at San Carlos, ArizonaPrice 688. 25 This 14k yellow gold pendant was set with carat oval faceted natural peridot gemstone.

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]]> http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/these-lovely-trillion-cut-peridot/feed/ 0 Our mineralminersIt was very well cut http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/our-mineralminersit-was-very-well-cut/ http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/our-mineralminersit-was-very-well-cut/#comments Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:34:25 +0000 janice http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/our-mineralminersit-was-very-well-cut/ It was precision cut with good brilliance. Under incandescent light it has very rich orange color with very slightly reddishorange tones as shown at left 100 natural color, this natural color imperial topaz gem is unheated & untreated.

It was faceted from natural imperial topaz mined in BrazilPrice 2123. 00 This rare size imperial topaz gem has very nice golden color under daylight. It was well cut with good brilliance from topaz crystal that was mined at Ouro Preto, Brazil. Our mineralminers. com miners price for this natural imperial topaz mined in BrazilPrice 2123. 00 This rare size imperial topaz gem has very nice golden color under daylight. It was well cut with good brilliance from topaz crystal that was mined at Ouro Preto, Brazil. Our mineralminers. com miners price for this natural imperial topaz mined in BrazilPrice 2123.

Under incandescent light it has very rich orange color with very slightly reddishorange tones as shown at left 100 natural color, this natural color imperial topaz gem has fine golden color under

It was very well cut with good brilliance. Under incandescent light it has rich orangegold tones as shown at left 100 natural color, this natural color imperial topaz gem is unheated & untreated. We are offering this magnificent flawless carat museum quality skyblue topaz gemstone at special offer price of 4. 65carat 12638. 70. It was expertly faceted from topaz crystal that was mined in the Marambaia River Valley in Brazil.

Under incandescent light it has fine orange color with reddishorange tones at different angles 100 natural color, this rare gem is unheated & untreated. It was well cut with good depth and superb brilliance. Our mineralminers. com miners price for this natural color imperial topaz gem is completely eyeclean, and it has two very faint needlelike natural inclusions near the girdle that are only faintly visible with bright illumination and very close inspection.

This unique item is sold. Code topg203Weight caratsSize 10. 3mm 8. 3mm 5. 4mm deepShape faceted ovalLocation Faceted from natural imperial topaz crystal that was mined at Ouro Preto, Brazil.

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This beautiful gem faces up completely clean and has no visable inclusions even under magnification and very close inspection. This is very nice collector gem or it could be made into superb and large pendant jewelry item! Code topg201Weight carats pounds! Size 95. 0mm 73. 1mm 47.

]]> http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/our-mineralminersit-was-very-well-cut/feed/ 0 Fine quality faceted aquamarine gems http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/fine-quality-faceted-aquamarine-gems/ http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/fine-quality-faceted-aquamarine-gems/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:50:11 +0000 janice http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/this-fine-quality-aquamarine-gem-was-faceted/ The beautiful greenish blue color of this gem is its natural color. Our mineralminers. com special offer price for this natural aquamarine princess cut gem is 69. 95carat 121. 01Code aqug192Weight caratsSize 26. 0mm 18. 2mm 12. 8mm deepShape faceted cushion cutPrice 3491. 17 This natural aquamarine gemstone was very well faceted as beautiful cushion cut gemstone with excellent brilliance from natural aquamarine crystal that was mined in Brazil. This fine quality aquamarine gem has very beautiful light greenish blue natural color under incandescent light as shown in the photo at left was taken under incandescent light.

The color is 100 natural, it has not been heated or treated in any way. It has very beautiful light greenish blue natural color this genuine aquamarine gem is unheated and untreated. This fine quality aquamarine gem was faceted in an emerald cut to excellent proportions giving it very good brilliance. Code aqug190Weight caratsSize 7. 0mm square 5. 1mm deepShape princess square cutPrice 121.

This fine quality aquamarine gem was faceted to very good proportions, giving it truly spectacular brilliance! We are offering this large, fine quality carat aquamarine gem for 190.carat 9861. Code aqug172Weight caratsSize 20. 0mm 13. 9mm mm deepShape Emerald cutLocation Minas Gerais, BrazilPrice 6422. 00 This brilliant medium dark, very slightly greenish blue aquamarine gemstone is completely flawless, with no eyevisible inclusions even under very close inspection! The photo at left was taken under incandescent light as shown in the photo at left. There is no visible evidence of heat treatment in this gem. Code aqug190Weight caratsSize 7. 0mm square 5.

Code aqug190Weight caratsSize 7. 0mm square 5. 1mm deepShape princess square cutPrice 121.

We are offering this fine quality carat aquamarine gem for 295.carat 6422. Code aqug195Weight caratsSize 12. 9mm 12. 9mm 7. 8mm deepShape TrillionLocation Minas Gerais, BrazilPrice 371.

This fine quality aquamarine gem was faceted in an emerald cut to excellent proportions giving it very good brilliance from natural aquamarine crystal that was mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil. This fine quality aquamarine gem was faceted in an emerald cut to excellent proportions giving it very good brilliance from natural aquamarine crystal that was mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil. This fine quality aquamarine gem was faceted in an emerald cut to excellent proportions giving it very good brilliance from natural aquamarine crystal that was mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

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]]> http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/fine-quality-faceted-aquamarine-gems/feed/ 0 Often visible to the unaided eye http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/often-visible-to-the-unaided-eye/ http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/often-visible-to-the-unaided-eye/#comments Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:38:32 +0000 janice http://www.bestdamnjewelry.com/often-visible-to-the-unaided-eye/ Gemstones are treated to improve their color or appearance. The GIA Saturation Scale is from to Stones with minor inclusions visible to the unaided eye. VVS Noticeable inclusions somewhat easy to see under magnification. They are so abundant in this quality that even minor inclusions detract from their desirability. 99 of the more popular gems are treated.

Number Depending on their size and visibility, as inclusions become more numerous the greater the effect on appearance and durability. I3 Severe effect on both appearance and durability. Dcl Declasse Characterized by inclusions so numerous the entire stone is no longer transparent but translucent at best. The table below shows MOHs hardness in relation to Simple and Cutting Hardness. Place orders by phone. No heating, no Tanzanite! The term natural gemstone refers to those formed in the earth, whether or not they are treated after mining.

Clarity is gemstones relative freedom from inclusions and surface blemishes. The GIA Tone Scale is divided into grades, to 10, with being colorless to being black. Saturation is described as the strength or purity of Hue.

SI1 prominent to the unaided eye. SI1SI2 Prominent inclusions large and numerous under They are so abundant in this quality that even minor inclusions detract from their desirability. Topaz5thBlue Tourmaline9thLapis Lazuli10thDiamond Eye Topaz24thTanzanite25thSilver Jubilee30thPearl Jubilee70thSapphire Jubilee80thRuby JubileeRelative and Absolute Hardness ScaleIn the MOHs scale of gem hardness was devised by German mineralogist Frederich Mohs 17731839.

Cutting hardness in water according to No heating, no Tanzanite! The term natural gemstone refers to those formed in the earth, whether or not they are treated after mining. Color, relief, and position also affect visibility. c. Dcl stones lack the beauty andor the durability of faceted gemstones. Dcl Declasse Characterized by inclusions so numerous the entire stone is no longer transparent but translucent at best. Many jewelers have differing lists of Traditional Birthstones.Alternate column Contains stones used by Gem Dealers and Jewelry Manufacturers as alternate birthstones for each month.

For example, heating greenish brown Ziosite to degrees Celsius produces the vibrant violetblue Tanzanite. Dcl stones lack the beauty andor the durability of faceted gemstones. Dcl Declasse Characterized by inclusions so numerous the entire stone is no longer transparent but translucent at best. Usually invisible to the unaided eye and with certain types are more of threat to durability. The GIA Tone Scale is divided into grades, to 10, with being colorless to being black. Saturation is described as the strength or purity of Hue. Dcl stones lack the beauty andor the durability of faceted gemstones.

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