Clarity Enhancements
See also: diamond clarityThe clarity, or purity, of a diamond — the relative or apparent severity of flaws within the stone — has, like the other "four Cs", a strong bearing on the evaluation of a diamond's worth. The most common flaws, or inclusions, seen in diamonds are fractures (commonly called feathers, due to their feathery whitish appearance), and solid foreign crystals within the diamond; such as garnet, diopside, or even other diamonds. The size, color, and position of inclusions can reduce the value of a diamond, especially when other gemological characteristics are good. Those who prepare diamonds for sale sometimes choose to reduce the visual impact of inclusions through one or more of a variety of treatments.
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