Now that you know what an I3 Clarity Diamond is, lets look at what it lacks...
I3 Diamonds lack Brilliance and Luster and Shine and Fire.
Some people don't care. (If they scoped it they would!) You will probably notice a big difference when you compare it to your Girlfriend's Ring though. It'll be a day and night difference. (I wouldn't advise this!)
The only good thing about I3 Clarity Diamonds is the price.
Cheap, Cheap, Cheap
Money Pinchers, Bargain Bin Buyers Listen up...
You'll spot this when Jewelers will advertise such sales as a One Carat (1.00) Diamond Solitaire for $799! WOW! Now that's really cheap! I3 Diamonds are always selling dirt cheap. Buyer Beware! If it sounds too good to be true, it is!
Common Uses
Common uses for I3 Clarity Diamonds are Cheap Diamond Tennis Bracelets. (Look at the Diamonds in the Bracelets that sell for $200, they'll look like globs of glue!) They also use these low grade Diamonds for Earrings and Pendants as well. People normally don't get too close to these to really see the difference, but you'll notice the difference in sparkle.
Jewelers usually restrain from using these type of Diamonds in Engagement Rings or Wedding Sets. They're just too poor to wear and look at for the rest of your life. "He loved me so much that he got me this horrible Diamond!"
Last tidbits on I3 Diamonds
With so many flaws in these lower quality Diamonds, these Diamonds have a tendency to chip and break easily. Fracture lines run through the stone and can cause it to cleave in half with a good strike at the wrong angle.
Beware of blunt force trauma!
"No Honey, I didn't purposefully smash it with a hammer, honest!"
Forget about Certification
With I3 Diamonds it doesn't matter in the least if it's Certified. It just doesn't matter. There is nothing lower on the Grading Chart than the Diamond you just bought... the only way to go is up!
If Jewelers thought that they could get away with calling that I3 Diamond an I2 Clarity, they would. Even if there was the slightest chance that they could... they'd try it.
So trust me, if it's marked an I3 Clarity, then by all means, it is an I3 Clarity Diamond. No Ifs, Ands or Buts! No Certification in the World will help it. It is what it is! No one's saying it's better than what it really is. Jewelers are just hoping to dump it for any price they can get. In this circumstance, you do get what you pay for!
Diamond Color
And as far as Color goes with I3 Clarity... Who cares! Usually it doesn't matter because the Diamond's so nasty looking... who's looking at the Color? Seriously!
So if you're looking for a great big I3 Clarity Diamond Sale, then look no further. Walk into any Jewelry Store, tell them that you want to buy the crappiest Diamond they have. Wait and see what shocker they bring out for you. (You may have to be sitting down for this one!)
You may have to ask yourself this question when you're saving tons of money, "Is an Ugly Rock really worth it?" Cheers!
P.S. Follow Jewelry Secrets on Twitter and Facebook.
Copyright © 07-30-2008 Jewelry-Secrets.com
