{"id":9498,"date":"2010-08-05T09:34:18","date_gmt":"2010-08-05T13:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=9498"},"modified":"2015-08-04T09:47:55","modified_gmt":"2015-08-04T13:47:55","slug":"inclusions-make-a-diamond-weak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/inclusions-make-a-diamond-weak\/","title":{"rendered":"INCLUSIONS MAKE A DIAMOND WEAK"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Inclusions<\/div>\n

Diamond Trivia:<\/h2>\n

\nMany people do not know this Little Bit of Diamond Trivia:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Inclusions or Flaws (which is Determined by the Clarity Grade<\/a> of the Diamond) can make a Diamond Weak, Brittle, and cause the stone to Crack, Break or even Shatter<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

The Truth is, the More Inclusions<\/strong> you have in your Diamond, the More Vulnerable<\/strong> your Diamond is to Damage!<\/p>\n

It’s a Tough Lesson to Learn!<\/p>\n

\nBut the Real Question is… <\/strong><\/p>\n

What Inclusions Weaken Diamonds?<\/h2>\n

Pretty much ANY<\/strong> Inclusion can Weaken a Diamond. Inclusions can be things like Lines, Cracks, Carbon Spots, Pits, Chips, Fractures, Feathers or Clouds. But the funny thing is, it doesn’t matter what the Type of Inclusion is; it’s WHERE<\/strong> the Inclusion Falls in the Stone and How Many Inclusions there are that’s Important!<\/p>\n

If the Flaw or Imperfection lies Close to the Edge of the Stone or Near a Facet, it could Potentially Cause the Diamond to Crack if Accidentally Hit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If your Stone has a lot of Inclusions throughout it, the Integrity of the Stone is Greatly Compromised<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Say “Cheese”<\/h2>\n

Think about a Block of Cheddar Cheese<\/strong>. Now think about a Block of Swiss Cheese<\/strong>. Which Cheese is more Vulnerable to Crumbling or Breaking? The Cheese with the Pits and Holes of course: Swiss Cheese!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flaws and Inclusions keep a Diamond from being Solid<\/strong>. Small Inclusions here and there are No Big Deal. But Highly Included Diamonds are Risky Business! <\/strong><\/p>\n

SI Clarity<\/h2>\n

\nAny Diamond Clarity SI or Higher<\/a>, is Fine. You shouldn’t have any Problems with these Clarities being Weak… (Generally Speaking)<\/p>\n

I Clarity is NOT so Lucky!<\/strong><\/p>\n

I Clarity<\/h2>\n

I Clarity Diamonds<\/a> are Weaker. I Clarity is made up of 3 Grades; I1, I2 and I3 Clarity (Plus, I’ll throw in SI3<\/a>, since SI3 is really just an I1 Clarity). <\/p>\n

\nAny of these could put your Beautiful Diamond at Risk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I Clarity Diamonds have Larger Inclusions in them<\/strong> than any other Clarity Range. Sometimes they have tons of them. These can make your stone Chip, Crack or Shatter.<\/p>\n

Any Diamond that is Riddled with Flaws, Black Spots, Fractures and Pits could Crumble or Break just like Swiss Cheese<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Compare SI1 Clarity to I2 Clarity<\/h2>\n

\n\"Weak<\/p>\n

See what I mean?<\/h2>\n

\nSI1 is No Biggie<\/strong>. But the I2 Diamond has Inclusions Everywhere! You Hit that Stone on one of the Fault Lines or Pits and the Stone could Break.<\/p>\n

I Clarity Diamonds are Full of Inclusions, but they can Save you a lot of Money<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Is this Trade off Worth it?<\/h2>\n

Not only will you be able to See the Inclusions in an I Clarity Diamond with your Naked Eye (No Jeweler’s Loupe<\/a> needed), but the Stone will be Fragile.<\/p>\n

Not Cool!<\/h2>\n

Using a Diamond like this for an Engagement Ring<\/strong> that is Worn Every Single Day, may not be such a Wise Choice!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is it Worth the Risk?<\/h2>\n

You could Pay Thousands for an I Clarity Diamond, only to have it Break with one Good Strike. Granted, any Diamond Could Break<\/strong> with the Right Amount of Force or Angle, but you up your Chances with an I Clarity (Included<\/strong>) Diamond.<\/p>\n

My Advice:<\/h2>\n

\nBuy SI Clarity or Higher!<\/a><\/p>\n

You Won’t Regret it!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Buy High Clarity and you’ll Never have to Worry about a Weak Spot in your Stone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Because with I Clarity… You get what you Pay for<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Would you Pay for a Broken Diamond?<\/h2>\n

\nNO!<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Broken Diamond will only Leave you Broken Hearted!<\/strong> :(<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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