{"id":4463,"date":"2017-04-06T07:55:01","date_gmt":"2017-04-06T11:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=4463"},"modified":"2018-08-15T14:10:49","modified_gmt":"2018-08-15T18:10:49","slug":"si-clarity-diamonds-si1-and-si2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/si-clarity-diamonds-si1-and-si2\/","title":{"rendered":"WHY PURCHASE SI CLARITY DIAMONDS?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Why<\/div>\n

A young woman asked to see a diamond engagement ring in the showcase. She asks about the quality<\/strong>. I told her it was SI clarity<\/strong>… and before I could explain what that meant, she looks at me and says…<\/p>\n

“SI? What’s that mean?”<\/h2>\n

\nAnd then she paused for a second<\/strong> and said…<\/p>\n

“Slightly Irregular?”<\/h2>\n

\nTrue story!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nYou’d be surprised what most people think the letters <\/strong>stand for.<\/p>\n

\nSI clarity actually means:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Slightly Included<\/h2>\n

\nSome also say, slight inclusions<\/strong> or small inclusions<\/strong>, but they are all pretty much mean the same thing. SI clarity has small inclusions in it, it’s slightly included!<\/em><\/p>\n

\nSI clarity is the most popular clarity rating<\/strong> in the world. It’s a great diamond to purchase, and you get a great looking stone for the price<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

Microscopic Flaws<\/h2>\n

\nSlightly included means that there are tiny imperfections or flaws in the diamond. Most of these flaws are microscopic<\/strong> (Meaning, to see them, you MUST view them under a 10x jeweler’s loupe<\/a> or a microscope<\/a>).<\/p>\n

You’ll see things like:<\/h2>\n

\nClouds, pin-points, carbon spots, feathers, and crystals<\/strong>. There could also be things outside the diamond like: breaks, chips, fractures, polishing marks, naturals, trigons, bearding, and scratches. Don’t worry about knowing what all these mean, just know that they are small identifying marks<\/strong> in the diamond (like birthmarks or freckles) when viewed at 10X (or 10 powered magnification<\/strong>) which determines clarity ratings.<\/p>\n

\nThese imperfections actually crystallized in the diamond<\/strong> millions of years ago. Inclusions are unique in diamonds just like snowflakes are in mother nature. No two are alike!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nDepending on the SI clarity diamonds that you look at, those inclusions can vary widely.<\/p>\n

Compare Diamonds at James Allen…<\/h2>\n

\n(Awesome diamonds, awesome prices, use “RINGSUM<\/strong>” at checkout and save 10% off the ring mounting!<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

\n.76, SI1, F, Round Brilliant, Excellent Cut $3,000<\/a><\/p>\n

\n.78, SI2, F, Round Brilliant, Excellent Cut 2,700<\/a><\/p>\n

\nSI clarity is divided up into 2 categories:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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