That's a good point. The stone was graded as a VVS1 clarity by GIA & we're filming at fairly high magnification for the shot. What you can see is fluff/dust on the surface, probably from the polishing cloth.

Yes lab-grown diamonds can display fluorescence under UV light if it's present in the stone but because of the highly controlled environment they're made in it's much rarer than in naturals.

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That's a good idea!

We are a jewellers using GIA graded diamonds, but Rob has completed the GIA Graduate Diamonds course.

Both of these diamonds are natural and you're correct, the diamonds are E colour on the left & F colour on the right. A compounding factor for the apparent difference in colour is the cutting standards between them, the right hand stone having less white light return.

Very true

Thank you for the kind feedback - is there anything you'd particularly like to see?

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Gemstones are often graded using similar principles as diamonds, but there are some differences in the specifics of the grading process due to variations in gemstone types and characteristics. For diamonds, the 4Cs (cut, color, clarity, and carat weight) are the standard factors used for grading. Cut refers to the proportions, symmetry, and polish of the diamond, while color grades range from colorless to light yellow or brown. Clarity grades assess the presence of internal and external flaws, and carat weight measures the size of the diamond. While many colored gemstones are also evaluated based on color, clarity, and carat weight, the grading criteria may vary depending on the type of gemstone. For example, the color of a ruby or sapphire is typically the most important factor, while clarity might be less significant. Additionally, some gemstones may have unique characteristics that are considered in their grading, such as asterism (star effect) in star sapphires or play-of-color in opals. Overall, while the principles of grading gemstones share similarities with diamonds, there are distinctions based on the specific qualities and characteristics of each type of gemstone.

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A well cut Asscher is a truly beautiful shape to behold, like looking into a hall of mirrors

Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Clarity is simply a measurement of the quantity & size of inclusions present in the stone when inspected at 10x magnification. Whether that level, or rating, matters to someone or not is entirely up to them. It does affect price & can affect value for money quite significantly. At Samara James we will not use diamonds which have visible inclusions, so the actual rating on the report won't impact what you can see to the naked eye. We find that some customers would prefer to utilise their budget to achieve the most beautiful stone possible whereas as to others, to psychological impact of a perceived "low" clarity grade is not something they're comfortable with. We've made a few videos looking at aspects of clarity that you might find interesting. You can find them on our channel.

Are you looking for small rough pieces?

There's some amazing technology used in the process

So glad you enjoyed it!

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This is regrettably an effect of the subtle difference in angle of the two stones in the holder that we made to film this shot. Their pavilions sit in very small cut-outs & the stones were fractionally different, so you can see the table reflection of one stone and not the other. If you look closely you can see the left hand stone table start to reflect too.

A lot of customers share this sentiment. The G, H colours add a touch of warmth to the stone. So happy to hear that you love your diamond.

We agree! Eye clean SI's represent excellent value for money particularly when paired with superb cutting standards to maximise light performance.

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