Clarity Enhanced
Diamond:
Its Cost And Brilliance Makes It Very
Attractive To Women
Due to the present
global economic crisis, some women are now seeking a
clarity enhanced diamond. Certainly, diamonds are a
girl’s best friend and for
centuries women have been attracted to their
fire, sparkle, and brilliance. One of the major benefits
of owning a clarity enhanced diamond is its cost. It is
certainly less expensive than an untreated diamond and
its resale value will also be less.
Nowadays, women are
opting for this type of diamond for their earrings, rings,
necklaces, and bracelets. Before considering this diamond,
you will need to know something about what it is and if it
will be to your
liking.
Fracture
Filling vs. Laser
Filling
In order to
enhance the clarity of a diamond, gemologists use a
couple of different techniques to repair a diamond’s
inclusions. The two different techniques used today for
this purpose are laser drilling and fracture filling.
Laser drilling is a technique used to help eliminate
inclusions and uses a laser to drill a tiny hole into the
diamond.
Some flaws may be near
the surface of the diamond while others may be deeper near
the pavilion. Laser beams will vaporize the inclusions and
by doing this it will help to enhance the diamond’s
brilliance. In some cases, the hole created by the laser
will be filled with a chemical substance in order to reduce
its visibility.
Fracture
Filling
Another procedure used
to improve a diamond’s clarity if fracture filling. With
this type of treatment, a filling is used to help repair any
feathers or fissures found on the surface or on the inside
of a diamond. A glass filler called XL-21 was developed by
the company Oved Diamond to help eliminate these feathers
and fissures. This company claims that the repair is not
visible to the naked eye and also will not be detected
through 10x magnification.
Through the techniques
of laser drilling and fracture filling, a clarity enhanced
diamond is produced and is more affordable than an untreated
diamond. Of the two procedures, laser drilling is claimed to
be the better choice since it will yield more permanent
results. In addition, the clarity enhanced diamond produced
should not exhibit any sign that it has been treated in any
way.
Will A
Clarity Enhanced Diamond Be The Best Choice For
You?
If the cost factor
of buying a diamond for at least 30% below the retail
price of an untreated diamond is important to you, then a
clarity enhanced diamond will be right for you. In
addition, the clarity of these diamonds is so appealing
that it makes the stones hard for any women to
resist.
Another benefit of a
clarity enhanced diamond is that the companies that sell
them offer a lifetime guarantee. If the diamond loses its
enhancement, these companies will repair them at no charge
to the customer. If on the other hand, if you can afford a
more expensive diamond and do not want to purchase one that
has been treated or repaired, then a clarity enhanced
diamond will not be right for
you.
Cut, clarity,
color, and carat weight, the 4 C’s, determine a diamond’s
quality and worth. It is the “clear look” (clarity) in some
cases which persuade shoppers to buy the clarity enhances
diamond. Since this type of diamond’s appearance is derived
from enhancement processing rather than from its own natural
characteristics, in many cases it will not alter a thrifty
diamond lovers decision to choose a clarity enhanced
diamond.
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