Diamond Clarity – Should a Diamond Always Be Judged on a Strict Clarity Scale?
In years past as well as present day, a diamond was judged based on the 4 C’s determination. Cut, color, carat and clarity determinations are usually what dictate how good a diamond really is. It was always the top score in each category which made it desirable. Clarity is an especially important factor when determining the true gem characteristics of a diamond. Clarity refers to the clear characteristics of the stone and relates to how well light travels through the stone. Some have asked the question whether a diamond is only as good as the best clarity features and this question will be discussed below. Why Is This So Important? One may wonder why this is such an important feature with regard to diamond grading. The answer is quite simple. No matter how large a diamond is, how nicely it is shaped or how beautiful the color may be, it must have a relatively good clarity in order to reflect light in the best way. Clarity is what helps make the diamond reflect light properly. As this i
