Clarity Enhanced Diamonds Guide

Clarity Enhanced Diamonds

Clarity enhanced diamonds are 100% natural , earth-mined diamonds. Most of eBay's diamond jewelry are clarity enhanced diamonds.
A clarity enhanced diamond is a real, natural diamond; however, it has been modified to improve appearance, but arguably, all cut diamonds have been modified to make them look better.

Diamonds are graded on 4'Cs:
carat
color
cut
clarity.

Diamond Clarity, means how well light passes and scatters through a diamond.
Though diamonds themselves are clear, the stone will often contain black spots called inclusions.
When light passes through the diamond and hits an inclusion, it will cause the light to bounce back and make the diamond appear less clear.
Thanks to modern technology, there is no need for an inclusion to reduce the clarity of a diamond. Using clarity-enhancing techniques, the inclusion in the diamond can be fixed in a way so that light passes and scatters though the diamond as though it were of perfect clarity.

Diamond Clarity Enhanced Process
There are two main methods of enhancing a diamond's clarity.

The first method, (known as "feather filling" or "fracture filling"), involves injecting a glass-like substance into the diamond. The substance fills up feathers on or in the diamond, thus allowing light to pay through and improving clarity.

Another method of enhancing diamond clarity involves laser drilling. A laser drills tiny holes into the diamond so impurities, such as mineral deposits, can be bleached. The laser holes are invisible to the naked eye.

Benefit Of Clarity Enhanced Diamonds
The main benefit of clarity enhanced diamonds is that they allow buyers to get a diamond at affordable price. This is because perfect clarity diamonds are very rare and diamonds with inclusions are cheaper. Once the diamond has had its clarity enhanced, it will be more beautiful with better light refraction and more sparkle.

How Will I Know a Diamond is Clarity Enhanced?
Sellers disclose whether a diamond is enhanced at the time of the sale. This is regulated by agencies such as the CIBJO and the US Federal Trade Commission.


How to Buy Clarity Enhanced Diamonds on eBay
eBay has grown to be one of the largest diamond marketplaces in the world. Literally, thousands of loose diamonds and pieces of diamond jewelry can be found on eBay. Because the diamonds are sold online instead of in retail shops, they are purchased for lower prices.

Essentially, a clarity enhanced diamond is a diamond in which modern technology has been used to make it appear more lustrous and reflective. People looking for a larger diamond for less money may want to consider a clarity enhanced diamond. There are many options available on eBay, including clarity enhanced diamond engagement rings and jewelry.