What do you think of the clarity of this?

[dgw1986]

Hi PSers,

Was hoping for your advice please. Below is a close-up photo of a GIA certified 1 carat, H, SI2, excellent cut and excellent symmetry. My question is about the clarity - the inclusion can be seen close to the center in the photo but in real size, how obvious do you think it would be?

Thanks!

 

[John P]

Hi PSers,

Was hoping for your advice please. Below is a close-up photo of a GIA certified 1 carat, H, SI2, excellent cut and excellent symmetry. My question is about the clarity - the inclusion can be seen close to the center in the photo but in real size, how obvious do you think it would be?

Thanks!

It is impossible to say decisively from a photo, so these comments can only be general.

The photo is presented at very high magnification. The small central crystals will be extremely small in actual viewing. Whether they can be seen is wildly variable: It will depend on relief (how dark they are), their position within the diamond, the lighting environment, the viewing distance and even the age and eyesight of the viewer. They may be completely invisible, or visible in certain circumstances to certain people. Based on experience I don't think they will be "obvious" at all, but read my first sentence again.

The gletz at 11:00 has a better chance of being seen, but it may be prongable.

 

[dgw1986]

Hi John,

Thank you for the reply. Yes, absolutely appreciate that any observations based on this picture will be general. I think we are going to be able to cover the mark at 11:00.

Thanks again