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Brilliance |
The total amount of light reflected by a diamond. The greater the light return, the greater the brilliance. It's the mirror-like quality resulting from the reflection of light off the surface and interior of the stone. |
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Sparkle |
The flashes of light produced when a diamond is moved underneath a light source. A flash or sparkle of light is also known as a scintillation. |
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Fire |
Flashes of rainbow colors resulting from a diamond's prism-like ability to break light into its separate light spectrum colors. |
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What is the most obvious sign of a high crown diamond? |
The crinkled appearance of the facets in the face-up view. |
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How does a very (A.k.a flaws, imperfections, defects). and fire? |
If a diamond has a very thin crown, then the top of the stone is so thin that it won't have much Sparkle or fire. |
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Blemishes |
External marks on a diamond. |
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Inclusions |
Internal features of a diamond. |
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What, two things, represent the clarity characteristics of a diamond? |
Blemishes and Inclusions. (A.k.a., flaws, imperfections, and, defects). |
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Clarity, a.k.a., clarity characteristics, or clarity features. |
The forms within a stone, and marks on its exterior. |
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How can it be advantageous to buy a diamond with inclusions and blemishes? |
They can be proof that it is authentic and natural. Also, they can act as a fingerprint and help protect you from having your diamond switched. And, they can lower the price of the diamond without affecting its beauty. |
