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What is more important, diamond clarity or color?

Tue, 07/23/2013 - 09:26

When buying a loose diamond, what is more important, color or clarity? This is a very common question asked by purchasers, most often in the form of a trade off (e.g. "Which is better; a diamond with H color and VS2 clarity, or a diamond with G color and SI1 clarity?"). However, the question itself contains a false assumption that often leads purchasers to a poor final decision.

The Most Common Mistake When Choosing Loose Diamond Clarity

Thu, 02/14/2013 - 05:54

With regard to the purchase of loose diamonds, clarity refers to the degree to which imperfections are present, either internally or on the surface of the stone. Buyers often pay a premium for higher clarity, believing this will improve the appearance of the diamond. However, in many cases it will have no effect at all, beyond a certain threshold.