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P: 2/20/2003 8:47:33 PM
Cindie Rough Rock Total Posts: 1 Last Post: Unknown Member Since: 2/20/2003	What does it mean to Clarifying a Diamond? I have a diamond that is not completely clear.
Posted: 2/20/2003 8:47:33 PM

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P: 2/21/2003 12:04:15 AM
Richard Sherwood Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,879 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 9/25/2002	"Clarity" is how clear the diamond is. How free from internal inclusions, often called imperfections. To "clarify" a diamond is an unfamilar term to me, but my guess is that it probably means one of two things. To clarity grade the diamond, telling you what the ranking is on it. Possibly to map out the characteristics of the stone as well on a diagram of the diamond. Or possibly, to "treat" the diamond to improve it's clarity. There's two types of treatment that will "enhance" the clarity, laser drilling and fracture filling. Rich, Independent GG Appraiser Sarasota Gemological Laboratory
Posted: 2/21/2003 12:04:15 AM

P: 2/21/2003 4:01:04 AM
Giangi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,530 Last Post: 10/29/2006 Member Since: 1/23/2003	Hi Cindie, I think you're talking about clarity enhacements... As Rich told you, there are two types of treatments: fracture filling, which is a way to improve clarity by filling feathers (cracks) with a special glass and there's laser drilling: a laser beam is used to reach the inclusion and, if the inclusion doesn't disappear because of the laser itself, then it's bleached by a special kind of acid. I hope it's clear enough... Giangi _____________ Omnia Mea Mecum Porto. Giangi
Posted: 2/21/2003 4:01:04 AM

P: 2/21/2003 2:52:52 PM
oldminer Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,966 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 9/4/2000	There is a new version of laser drilling coming into more common use now that does not leave much of a tell-tale trace like the original tyupe of laser drill hole. This new process creates small feathers and opens up the stone to bleaching.... These may get through even the GIA without detection. This new process is going to create a lot of new concern for gemologists, dealers and retailers. David S. Atlas GG(GIA), ASG, Sr. Mbr. NAJA www.datlas.com
Posted: 2/21/2003 2:52:52 PM

P: 2/21/2003 3:04:04 PM
Giangi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,530 Last Post: 10/29/2006 Member Since: 1/23/2003	Thanks Dave... I'm not English so explaining this isn't that easy... Also, I'm at home sick !!!! Giangi _____________ Omnia Mea Mecum Porto. Giangi
Posted: 2/21/2003 3:04:04 PM

P: 2/22/2003 3:52:56 PM
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002	---------------- On 2/21/2003 2:52:52 PM oldminer wrote: There is a new version of laser drilling coming into more common use now that does not leave much of a tell-tale trace like the original tyupe of laser drill hole. This new process creates small feathers and opens up the stone to bleaching.... These may get through even the GIA without detection. This new process is going to create a lot of new concern for gemologists, dealers and retailers. ---------------- Hi Dave-What are the differences from traditional laser drilling that make the occurence more subtle to qualified professionals like yourself. How can you identify the new methods compared to the ways you identify traditional drilling? Josh Rioux Sitka, Alaska Josh Rioux Haines, Alaska The Colored Gemstone Nut
Posted: 2/22/2003 3:52:56 PM

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