Now that you learned about Inscriptions and Flaws and how they affect Clarity Ratings, let's look at why Inscriptions aren't taken into consideration...
Certification Companies over look Inscriptions and turn the other way when grading them because of one very big reason. So big in fact, they act like these flaws don't even exist. They totally ignore these man-made inclusions when judging a Diamond's Clarity.
What's the purpose of this?
Because the Certification Companies that Grade these Diamonds, are the same Companies that are actually Engraving the Diamonds!
BINGO! Because they Inscribe the Diamonds themselves, they have the ability to exclude them from the Grading. Very interesting indeed!
So as long as the Certification Companies do the etchings, they have no choice but to disregard their impact on the Diamond's quality. They won't grade lower for them. It's like the engravings don't even exist. Inscriptions are an entirely different entity.
Why Laser Inscribe?
Why do Certification Companies Laser Inscribe Diamonds? If Laser Inscribing doesn't Hurt or Harm the value of the Diamond... Does it Help it?
The Answer: Yes!
The easiest way for a consumer to identify a particular Diamond is by looking at the Laser Inscription.
G.I.A. (The Gemological Institute of America) knows this. They know a customer can look at the Inscription on the Diamond and compare it to the Inscription Number on the Certificate Report and make an exact match. That Report Number etched forever into the Girdle of the Diamond proves that the Diamond's been Graded by an Independent Appraiser and a Certification Report has been created with it. That Report and Inscription are there to help avoid confusion, and deter fraud in the Diamond Industry!
Overlook Man-Made Flaws
Certification Companies feel so strongly about Laser Inscribed Diamonds that they are willing to overlook the man-made flaws. They've determined that it doesn't hurt the value of the Diamond. But the truth is, Laser Inscribed Diamonds can actually increase your Diamond's Value! How so? Because a Diamond that has a Certificate and Laser Inscription are worth more because it's solid proof of the quality. It's factual and accurate and makes the Diamond more valuable!
Stop Diamond Switching!
Laser Inscriptions are the number one way to stop Diamond Switching! They help protect the Customer's Diamond from being stolen by dishonest Jewelers!
So is it fair to disregard our man-made imperfections? If it helps stop theft and crime, if it Helps the customer identify their Diamond easily under a microscope, and if it doesn't hurt the value of a Diamond in the least, then I say Yes! Yes, it is fair to turn the cheek on Laser Inscriptions. We need Laser Inscribed Diamonds for our own protection! They help more than they hurt.
I for one, would never buy a Diamond that wasn't Laser Inscribed. I feel that strongly for them. I trust in them. I trust what they stand for. I like how they give customers peace of mind when buying a Diamond. No one is bothered by the engravings. Those little etchings in the side of the Diamond are so small, that even under a microscope they're still hard to locate.
So I say, laser away! I like seeing the little letters on the Girdle of my Diamond. When I see them, I know I haven't been ripped off. I have the actual Diamond that I wanted to buy. The Numbers and the Report prove that.
And if you do scope those Report Numbers under a 10x Microscope, (Which I highly advise doing so) you'll see just how awesome they really are. Technology is Grand! Just the fact that a machine can laser etch numbers and letters that small onto the very edge of a Diamond is amazing! And the fact that those numbers and letters are always crisp, clean and perfect, are even more amazing! Shouldn't everything in life be this perfect?
Engrave this!
Not only Perfect, but Personal as well. How so? Instead of having some generic number engraved into the Diamond, you can actually create your own personal engraving. Words, numbers, letters. Just think of what you could say.
You could engrave your "Wedding Date". You could have "Lois + Clark" engraved. It could say "I Love You!" and so on. Laser Inscriptions open the door to the romantic at heart. It makes giving a Diamond even more special. "Anniversary Date" "Soul-Mates" "Hugs and Kisses" What will your Diamond Inscription say? "Together Forever"
Together Forever is certainly not a flaw. In fact, that's one etching that will endure the test of time forever and ever!
So can you take a Flawless Diamond, carve up the side of it with "Luv Ya Butt-Head" and still call it Flawless? Yes, you certainly can!
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