Thursday, April 21, 2011

The Circle of Love - Part 3


Diamond Clarity Scale

FL & IF: Flawless and internally flawless (inclusions not visible under 10X magnification).

VVS1 & VVS2: Very, very slight inclusions (extremely difficult to see under 10X)

VS1 & VS2: Very slight inclusions (difficult to see under 10X)

SI1 & SI2: Small inclusions (noticeable under 10X)

I1, I2 & I3: Imperfect (flaws visible to the unaided eye)


Appraise It

Request a written estimate of the value of your jewelry, which should include specific indications of the four Cs. Immediately after purchase, photograph your jewelry for insurance purposes, and make sure your current policy has adequate coverage.


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