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 Are SI1 inclusions visible on the side?
P:  6/2/2002 9:06:15 AM  
Babylon1023
Babylon1023

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 		Hi all,

While looking at a pre-set IGI rated SI1 diamond in the mall, I could easily notice an inclusion when looking at the side of the diamond. It wasn't a teensy weensy speck either. Is this normal for an SI1, or is it IGI bullsh*t? (I'm still on this SI1 vs. VS2 debate)

Thanks!

 
Posted:  6/2/2002 9:06:15 AM

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P: 6/2/2002 10:20:10 AM
lawmax
lawmax

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 		They could be visible in a well-graded diamond......a definite possibility in an IGI graded diamond.

Posted:  6/2/2002 10:20:10 AM
P: 6/2/2002 10:25:06 AM
aFatCat
aFatCat

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 		hi,

im no expert but...

There are "eye-clean" si1. I personally would stay away from IGI graded diamonds because they are not as strict as GIA or AGS. I would not be surprised if an IGI si1 diamond is really a grade or 2 lower. I would encourage you to look at GIA or AGS certed diamonds. hope that helps.

Have you check out www.goodoldgold.com for diamonds?

good luck

Posted:  6/2/2002 10:25:06 AM
P: 6/2/2002 3:19:08 PM
buttercup
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 		the clarity is graded from the table i believe, so i think whether or not an inclusion is visible from the side is going to be an individual thing.
i once saw an AGS VS2 with a little brown piece of crap that you could see looking at the pavilion from the side. i couldn't find it at all from the top, not even with a loupe...but it sure was ugly from the side, and that was a VS2.

Posted:  6/2/2002 3:19:08 PM

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