What Makes an Ashoka Diamond Superior?

When we speak of an Ashoka diamonds clarity, we are talking about the presence of certain characteristics on the surface of (blemishes) and within (inclusions) the diamond. If you think about the huge amount of pressure it takes to create a diamond and the fact that diamonds are not formed in an automated laboratory, it's no surprise that nearly every diamond is flawed. In fact, it is often that these flaws make diamonds unique and contribute to their beauty. None is absolutely perfect under 10× magnification, though some come close. Known as flawless diamonds, these are exceptionally rare. Most jewelers have never actually seen a flawless diamond.

There are two types of flaws: inclusions and blemishes. Inclusions refer to flaws on the inside and blemishes refer to flaws on the surface. Inclusions include flaws like as air bubbles, cracks, and non-diamond minerals found in the diamond. Blemishes include scratches, rivets, and chips. Some blemishes occur during as they are being cut. Diamonds with no or few flaws in clarity are more expensive than those with less clarity, since they are so rare.

Diamonds are graded for clarity by 10x loupe magnification. Grades range from Flawless (perfectly clear diamonds), to Included 3 (diamonds which possess flaws that are visible to the naked eye). We would recommend not buying a diamond that has easily-seen blemishes.  Stones that are VVS2 to F are very expensive. Most couples will opt for something between SI2 and VS1, and cannot tell the difference. There are certificates that will come with your diamond to assure the quality and clarity level of the stone. When you
buy Ashoka Diamonds, you can be confident that you are buying high quality gems with stunning clarity.

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