Continuing the list of Diamond Inclusions we have...
Bearding
Bearding is where tiny chips or hairline cracks form around the outer edge of the Diamond (The Girdle). You'll often see Bearded Diamonds in Antique Shops or Diamond Estate Jewelry. Mostly because of the age of the Diamond and any wear and tear caused to it! The Diamond's fragile edge is usually the first spot to chip.
Clouds
Foggy areas of the Diamond that make parts of the Diamond look hazy or milky, like bleach in water.
Growth Lines or Grain Lines
Growth Lines are very faint, fine lines that run across the Diamond. They look like wisps of hair and are normally caused by ripples when the Diamond was crystallized a million years ago.
Cavities
If you've ever gone to the Dentist, you'll know exactly what this means. Chunks or missing valleys on the Diamond's surface. They usually look like large areas of rough spots or like jagged, little mountains.
Laser Drill Holes
Man-made Laser Drill Holes that extend deep into the Diamond to vaporize out Black Carbon Spot Inclusions. Most of these holes are drilled through the Pavilion (Base) of the Diamond. Read more about Laser Drilling!
Knots
Raised crystals on the surface of the Diamond. They resemble a knot in a tree. They are crystals that just grew differently from the rest of the Diamond.
Scratches, Nicks, Pits and Abrasions
These are blemishes that often occur on the outside or surface of the Diamond. Normally they are small and insignificant. But noticeable at the right viewing angles.
Extra Facets
Where Diamond cutters have cut an extra piece off the Diamond to get rid of an unsightly Inclusion. The Facet is then polished so it blends in with the rest of the stone. Most people never notice them. An extra facet usually helps a Diamond obtain a higher Clarity rating! Extra Facets are mostly found around the lower outside of the Diamond's Girdle.
Naturals
Are very interesting indeed. Because they are exactly what they sound like... The Natural Diamond. They are parts of the Diamond that are natural and rough, and have never been cut or polished before. Naturals are often found on the girdle of the Diamond, almost like a little nick on the edge. Naturals are naturally occurring just like freckles on a face.
Trigons
The first time I ever saw a Trigon, I was amazed! They are truly awesome to look at. A Diamond's Trigon is an upside down stack of triangular growth lines that are often seen around the Edge of the Diamond (The Girdle). Trigons are triangular formations that look like little Pyramids. They have lots of indented triangles, one after another. They are very, very cool!
Now lets look at the Diamond Clarity Grading Chart and see where they all fit in... Read on...
