What is a naturally enhanced diamond?
A clarity enhanced diamond is a natural diamond! A clarity enhanced diamond is one that originally had inclusions that were visible to the naked eye, but with modern techniques the inclusions are “filled,” making them less visible. This lower price means you can afford a larger diamond.
Are enhanced diamonds worth it?
Overall, color and clarity enhanced diamonds offer superb value when looking for high quality, larger or more affordable options of real, naturally mined diamonds. So whether you’re looking to purchase on a budget or to upgrade the size and appearance of your rock, these may be perfect for you.
Are enhanced diamonds worthless?
Clarity-enhancing techniques can remove some prominently located flaws and turn a stone that has one or more visible inclusions into an eye-clean diamond. Coupled with the bargain prices such stones are usually sold at, this improvement in appearance can be considered pretty good value.
How long do enhanced diamonds last?
a 1-carat diamond that is less than $5,000), a 1½ct that is less than $8,000 etc.) you should definitely consider a clarity enhanced diamond. They are guaranteed for life and if all other aspects are good on the stone will help you get the size you want.
Can a jeweler tell if a diamond is enhanced?
A jeweler good jeweler or diamond dealer will disclose if a diamond is enhanced because it has a serious impact on a diamond’s value and quality. Enhanced diamonds are heavily included, or low-color diamonds that have been treated to improve their color or clarity.
How do you know if a diamond is clarity enhanced?
Clarity enhanced diamonds are natural stones that had eye visible imperfections (flaws, blemishes and inclusions) and undergone treatment to remove them. In other words, these are diamonds that were in included clarity range (I1, I2, I3) and have had “plastic surgery” to hide or make the inclusions less visible.
Is James Allen cheaper than Blue Nile?
When it comes to diamond prices, both James Allen and Blue Nile offer competitive prices that are 25-50% lesser than what you would pay in a typical jewelry store. Between the 2 of them, JA is a tad cheaper than Blue Nile on average but the differences are pretty much negligible in the grand scheme of things.