Black Pepper or Black Spots that suddenly appear in your Diamond usually
show up when your Diamond gets dirty.
Why?
Because there is no way for those inclusions to grow or shrink, EVER! They will always look the same and never change.
When your Diamond has dirt and debris covering it up, it makes it very difficult for light to enter the stone.
Light is what causes Brilliance and Sparkle and your Diamond to come to life. That Brilliance is what masks those Dark Spots, Carbon Spots and Black Inclusions.That's why you didn't notice them before.
With no light there's no where for the flaws to hide!
Read more in my blogs about Diamonds losing their sparkle and also find out if those Ultrasonic Cleaners really clean?
What can you do about Black Spots?
So now you have Dark Inclusions in your Diamond and you don't like it. What can you do? There's 2 things to do if those Black Pieces of Carbon bug you...
1. Upgrade!
Purchase an SI Clarity Diamond. SI Clarity Diamonds still have inclusions, but normally you'll never be able to see them unless you use a Jeweler's Loupe. Read more about purchasing SI Clarity Diamonds!
2. Ignore it!
Yep, seems to me like that Black Spot isn't hurting anyone. Will it make your Diamond Engagement Ring any less meaningful? Nope! I say clean it and make that Black Pepper Inclusion disappear!
When you think about it, your Diamond may have a couple flaws and imperfections...
But don't we all?
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