What to Know About the Clarity of a Diamond

Knowing Your Diamond's 4 C's Cut - Clarity - Color - Carat - 4 C's Clarity: The amount of natural internal imperfections, flaws or "natures fingerprints" that are in the stone. Inclusions (internal) and Blemishes (external) are traces of non-crystallized carbon. A 10x power jewelers loop can reveal these unique characteristics. A gemstone's relative freedom from inclusions and blemishes. Sometimes called purity; or in Europe it is known as quality. For more information visit the Gemological Institute of America Inc. http://www.gia.org Start planning in your city