Uncovering The Most Reputable Company That Sells The Clarity Enhanced Diamond

I am sure that you have heard all the buzz about the clarity enhanced diamond. There are pros and cons about this type of diamond, and you need to know both before you can make a purchase decision. First, it is important to know that this type of diamond has been treated so that its clarity and overall appearance is improved. It is also important to know if the enhancement results attained are permanent.  

Pros 

If you can’t afford the price of an untreated stone, then the clarity enhanced diamond will make the perfect choice for you. You can save at least 30% to 40% off regular retail price when you purchase this type of stone. Since there are a number of jewelry and online stores that sell this type of jewelry, choose a store that offers a lifetime guarantee.

These types of treated stones could become dislodged and a lifetime guarantee will protect you if you need to have your jewelry piece repaired. As long as you return or ship the diamond back to the company you bought it from, they will repair it free for as long as you own the stone. Another advantage of this type of diamond is that it will not be damaged by normal wear and tear.  

Cons 

Despite all the positive benefits of a clarity enhanced diamond, it also has its shortcomings. First, you will notice a “flash effect” (a line of color at the area where the repair was made) when the diamond is examined under 10x magnification. Secondly, the material used to repair the stone can become dislodged when the diamond is subjected to heat above 1400 degrees. In addition, if your diamond is immersed in a mild or strong acid, the repair may pop out.  

One of the main types of repairs done to a clarity enhanced diamond is called “fracture filling. This type of treatment uses a molten glass-like substance to repair “feathers” or cracks within the diamond. This type of repair is beneficial since it does not add any weight to the diamond. In addition, it will improve the stone’s clarity.  

It is important that you know the reputation of the store you are buying the diamond from, since some of them do not use a glass filler to repair any internal flaws. Instead, they will use the chemical bromine to repair the internal crack. This less expensive treatment has been shown to cause a diamond to discolor. Before having your diamond repaired, make sure they will use a glass filler to do the repair.  

Of all the companies that sell clarity enhanced diamonds, the one we find to be the best is AJ Diamonds. They are a fine diamond dealer that we recommend since they are reputable and offer a lifetime guarantee on all the jewelry pieces they sell. They specialize in clarity enhanced diamonds, and will gladly make any repairs necessary to make the stone appear as when you first bought it.  

The major problem that exists with clarity enhanced diamonds is that some stores do not disclose that their stones have been treated in any way. The Federal Trade Commission has set up guidelines that mandate that diamond sellers disclose in writing to their customers that the stones have been enhanced. It is important that when you purchase a treated diamond it comes with a document stating that and also tells you what its new clarity grade is. 

Unfortunately, 75% of all diamond jewelry stores do not provide a disclosure document to their customers informing them that their stones have been treated. These merchants fail to do so because they believe it will steer customers away from buying these treated diamonds.

Fortunately stores such as AJ Diamonds only sell treated diamonds that have been graded by reputable laboratories. One reputable laboratory that grades clarity enhanced diamonds is the American Gem Society Laboratory. If you buy a diamond that has been graded by this laboratory, it will state that the stone has either been fracture filled or laser drilled. So, if you don’t have the financial means to purchase an untreated stone, the clarity enhanced diamond will be the best viable alternative for you.