clarity enhanced

[upgrading mama]

what does it mean when they say a diamond is clarity enhanced??

 

[LadyluvsLuxury]

What are "Clarity Enhanced" diamonds?
Clarity enhanced diamonds are stones that, more than often are diamonds that "had" eye visible imperfections. Meaning they are usually stones that were I1, I2 or I3 in clarity, and being that noone wants a diamond with "eye visible" inclusions, a jeweler or a person with that stone will have the inclusion(s) "treated" to be made invisible to the naked eye. The treatment is similar to the idea like if you''ve ever cracked a windshield, instead of replacing the entire windshield, the repairman just "fills the crack". Clarity enhanced diamonds are also known as "fracture filled" diamonds. A diamond like this would be a perfect candidate for clarity enhancement... click to enlarge.

From here: http://www.goodoldgold.com/clarity_enhanced_diamonds.htm

 

[LadyluvsLuxury]

Sophie - If you click on that link, it also answers other questions pertaining to the process and added value/lack thereof to the diamond.

 

[upgrading mama]

Thanks for the clarification, ladyLL!
I am in the hunt for a new princess diamond!

 

[LadyluvsLuxury]

No problem Sophie, goodluck on your search, and let us know what you decide upon!