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If magnification
reveals that light returning to your eye may be affected by one or more
inclusions, the professional AGS jeweler determines the appropriate grade
along the continuum of 0 to 10.
In addition to the microscope, the grader's skilled eye is another tool for
judging clarity. If your jeweler can see a clarity characteristic without
magnification, you can too. The presence of such a characteristic could
cause the grade of the diamond to drop on down below the middle of the scale.
Remember, most diamonds have some inclusions. This doesn't mean that a
diamond with an inclusion isn't a quality diamond. It does show that your
AGS jeweler wants you to have all the facts necessary for you to make an informed decision.
What You Should Know About Carat Weight.
The cut, color, and clarity grades each have an effect on the value of a
diamond, but the weight of the diamond has a significant effect on its
value, too. The discerning buyer considers all four factors.
You're probably familiar with the term carat, the unit of measurement used
to indicate the weight of gemstones. (This should not be confused with
karat, the term jewelers use when stating the relative fineness of gold.) |
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