QuestionHi Barbara a question on a diamond,
Question, when I am looking for an engagement diamond soon obviously you look at the 4C's but here is my question. Most ladies like a BIG diamond so I was leaning towards a clarity enhanced diamond they are way more affordable per carat weight. For instance I can get a VS2, F color 2.25 Carat diamond for around $9,000 is a deal! Going this route she gets a much bigger, brighter F color diamond and NOBODY in an our immediate family or friends would know, could tell or further, even care that is enhanced. The only thing is it has to be kept away from a jewelers torch or strong acids (like your finger is going to be in that stuff?). Further certain enhancements carry a lifetime unconditional warranty on their process. Enter in the question of a certificate,EGL,UGL,IGA. Think about it this way, how many people's wives, or fiancee's, go around saying/boasting that my ring has a certicicate? NONE ! The ladies just want the bigest brightest rock they can get. They do not care about the certificate in my opinion. You are most likely not ever selling the diamond either so it really does not matter.
What are your comments/thoughts?
AnswerMorning James.
The process used to fill surface breaking cracks in diamonds is to "impregnate" them with a lead rich glass.
The original clarity of these treated diamonds was I2-I3. I would be sceptical of any gemological testing lab that would grade a Clarity enhanced diamond VS2.
That being said, I have seen some incredible looking diamonds that OVED has treated. I have usually sold them for earrings or pendants because I know they will suffer minimal wear under those conditions, but I recall an engagement ring or two that I've mounted with a clarity enhanced diamond. I think they fulfill a need in the marketplace and offer customers another option. I would definitely go with one of the companies, like Oved, that offer a lifetime warranty....just in case.
Hope this helps.
-Barbra Voltaire, F.G.G., G.G.
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