{"id":8510,"date":"2015-07-13T12:22:41","date_gmt":"2015-07-13T16:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=8510"},"modified":"2015-07-13T12:22:41","modified_gmt":"2015-07-13T16:22:41","slug":"si1-clarity-or-flawless-diamond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/si1-clarity-or-flawless-diamond\/","title":{"rendered":"SI1 CLARITY OR FLAWLESS DIAMOND?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"SI1<\/div>\n

“Can You Tell?”<\/h2>\n

\nI always tell Customers that you could put an SI1 Clarity Diamond<\/strong> up against a Flawless Diamond<\/strong> and you’d never know the Difference!<\/p>\n

\nSI1 Clarity Diamonds and Higher are so Similar in Appearance that they Would Literally Appear Identical!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis is because any Diamond SI1 or Higher (SI1, VS2, VS1, VVS2, and VVS1) have…<\/p>\n

Microscopic Flaws ONLY!<\/h2>\n

\nSo to the Naked Eye, YES<\/strong>, they’d look Alike<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\n(Assuming that all the other Diamond Traits are the Same)<\/p>\n

\nSo it’s a Great Selling Point for SI1 Clarity Stones. If you can’t see a “Visible Difference<\/strong>” between the 2 Stones, then WHY Spend the Money?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAnd believe me, there is a BIG Difference in Price!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Compare Prices<\/h2>\n

\nCompare the Prices Between SI1 Clarity Diamonds<\/strong> all the Way up to Flawless<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
SHAPE – CW, CLARITY, COLOR, CUT<\/strong><\/td>\nPRICE<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ROUND, 1.01, SI1, F, EXCELLENT<\/strong><\/td>\n$6,090<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ROUND, 1.05, VS2, F, EXCELLENT<\/strong><\/td>\n$7,810<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ROUND, 1.03, VS1, F, EXCELLENT<\/strong><\/td>\n$8,800<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ROUND, 1.01, VVS2, F, EXCELLENT<\/strong><\/td>\n$9,130<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ROUND, 1.01, VVS1, F, EXCELLENT<\/strong><\/td>\n$10,050<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ROUND, 1.00, IF, F, EXCELLENT<\/strong><\/td>\n$11,190<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

See! Big Difference, Right?<\/h2>\n

\nAlmost DOUBLE the Price! WOW!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nI do make it a Point to Inform Customers that this is a Visual Difference WITHOUT Magnification! <\/strong>Which means, that if you were to Microscope<\/a> these Diamonds, then YES<\/strong>, you WOULD see a Difference<\/strong>…<\/p>\n

\nSI1 Clarity Diamonds do have Easy to Spot Flaws<\/strong> under 10x Magnification. That’s what makes them SI1 versus a Higher Clarity.<\/p>\n

\nBut Flawless Diamonds, and Internally Flawless Diamonds (Pretty much the Same Except for a Few Blemishes on the Surface<\/strong> of the Stone), will look just about PERFECT <\/strong>under a Microscope<\/a> or 10x Jeweler’s Loupe<\/a>. You won’t see any Flaws Whatsoever!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nBut…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is There Really a BIG Difference?<\/h2>\n

\nYES and NO!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nIt all Depends on the Actual Stone.<\/p>\n

Some Diamonds Face up Better<\/h2>\n

\nYou see, some Diamonds Face up WAY Better<\/strong> than others of the Same Clarity Grade<\/strong>. Some catch the Light Better, and look Bigger and Brighter.<\/p>\n

\nAnd, just like Freckles and Moles on People, Flaws and Imperfections look Different from Stone to Stone as well. Some look White in Appearance<\/strong> (the Best Kind of Flaws), others look Black<\/strong> (Which Makes them Easier to See). <\/p>\n

\nSome have Feathers, Pin Points, Clouds and Needles. Fun Stuff that Help Identify a Diamond<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nBut these Flaws can be all Different Shapes, Sizes, Lengths, Positions, and Colors.<\/p>\n

\nSo Believe me when I say, that even under 10x Magnification<\/strong>, it is Quite Possible to Find some SI1 Clarity Diamonds that Face up just like a FLAWLESS Stone!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Almost Shocking isn’t it?<\/h2>\n

\nEven under a Microscope, a Diamond with Internal Flaws can look almost FLAWLESS???<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let me Prove this…<\/h2>\n

\nTo Prove my Theory, let’s Play a Game<\/strong>…<\/p>\n

\nI’ll show you TWO Diamonds<\/strong> at a time. One Diamond being SI1 Clarity<\/strong>, the other Diamond being Internally Flawless<\/strong>. Your Job is to Choose which Stone is the SI1 Clarity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nBoth Diamonds will have the EXACT SAME Cut (Excellent), Color (F), Polish (Excellent), Symmetry (Excellent), Certification (GIA), and Carat Weight (1.00 Carat – Give or take a Couple of Points)<\/p>\n

Sound Easy Enough?<\/h2>\n

\nIt May Be… Let’s Play!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nWrite Your Answers Down. There are 6 Stones Each… Is SI1 the A or B?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nGood Luck!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

SI1 or FLAWLESS?<\/h2>\n

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Was it Easy<\/h2>\n

\nSome of these were Probably Pretty Easy, while others made you really Think!!!<\/p>\n

\nAnd that’s GOOD!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nIt Proves my Point that some SI1 Diamonds (Diamonds all come from James Allen<\/a>) can be Just as Wonderful<\/strong> as Some of the Best Diamonds on the Market!<\/p>\n

And look at All the MONEY you’ll SAVE!<\/h2>\n

\nNow you may have to look at a Bunch of SI1 Clarity Diamonds<\/strong> to find a Better Appearing Stone, but they’re out there…<\/p>\n

Now, onto the Answers!<\/h2>\n

\nHere are the Answers to this Game<\/strong>… <\/p>\n

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Did you do well?<\/h2>\n

\nIf I were to Guess, I’d say you did Pretty Good. That’s because SI1 is NOT Flawless<\/strong>, and they DO<\/strong> have Identifying Marks and Characteristics. <\/p>\n

\nBut, this is of course under 10x Magnification<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\nWithout a Microscope you’d probably NEVER know the Difference!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Test Yourself<\/h2>\n

\nLook at the Two Diamond Solitaires Below. Can you tell if they are SI1 or Flawless???<\/p>\n

\n\"Can<\/p>\n

\nYou really can’t tell Without Magnifying the Stones. <\/p>\n

\nI’ll let you in on a Secret… They are BOTH SI1 Clarity Diamonds!<\/strong> :)<\/p>\n

\nYou would Never Know the Difference…<\/strong><\/p>\n

…Except in your Pocketbook! :)<\/h2>\n

\nSee all the Diamonds from this Post here:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
SHAPE – CW, CLARITY, COLOR, CUT<\/strong><\/td>\nPRICE<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ROUND, 1.00, SI1, F, EXCELLENT<\/strong><\/td>\n$6,930<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ROUND, 1.00, SI1, F, EXCELLENT<\/strong><\/td>\n$6,580<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ROUND, 1.01, SI1, F, EXCELLENT<\/strong><\/td>\n$6,420<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ROUND, 1.00, SI1, F, EXCELLENT<\/strong><\/td>\n$6,110<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ROUND, 1.01, SI1, F, EXCELLENT<\/strong><\/td>\n$6,090<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ROUND, 1.02, SI1, F, EXCELLENT<\/strong><\/td>\n$6,050<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ROUND, 1.01, IF, F, EXCELLENT<\/strong><\/td>\n$11,770<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ROUND, 1.04, IF, F, EXCELLENT<\/strong><\/td>\n$11,780<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ROUND, 1.02, IF, F, EXCELLENT<\/strong><\/td>\n$11,720<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ROUND, 1.03, IF, F, EXCELLENT<\/strong><\/td>\n$11,670<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ROUND, 1.01, IF, F, EXCELLENT<\/strong><\/td>\n$11,610<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ROUND, 1.01, IF, F, EXCELLENT<\/strong><\/td>\n$11,190<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

SI1 or FLAWLESS?<\/h2>\n

\nYou’ll have to Grab your Loupe<\/a> to see. <\/p>\n

\nFind Some Great SI1 Clarity Diamonds HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n

\nCheers! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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