What are inclusions?
Inclusions are the tiny “birthmarks” inside the stone that make every diamond unique. They refer to any mineral or crystal trapped within the diamond crystal at the time it is being formed deep within the earth. Nearly all diamonds – even those of the highest quality – have some inclusions, which fall into these categories: Mineral inclusions – a dark spot from a trapped bit of mineral. Feathers – internal cracks or fractures caused by either internal or external stress during the diamond’s formation.
Inclusions are the tiny “birthmarks” inside the stone that make every diamond unique. They refer to any mineral or crystal trapped within the diamond crystal at the time it is being formed deep within the earth. Nearly all diamonds – even those of the highest quality – have some inclusions, which fall into these categories: • Mineral inclusions – a dark spot from a trapped bit of mineral. • Feathers – internal cracks or fractures caused by either internal or external stress during the diamond’s formation.
Inclusions are the tiny “birthmarks” inside the stone that make every diamond unique. They refer to any mineral or crystal trapped within the diamond crystal at the time it is being formed deep within the earth. Nearly all diamonds – even those of the highest quality – have some inclusions, which fall into these categories: Mineral inclusions – a dark spot from a trapped bit of mineral. Feathers – internal cracks or fractures caused by either internal or external stress during the diamond’s formation.
When gemstones are formed in the earths crust (this can take thousands to millions of years), often some other element or impurity gets into the crystal as it grows. Not all inclusions or impurities are bad as often these are what give gemstones their beautiful and myriad colors. More often than not, in the case of a diamond which is essentially elemental carbon, a tiny (or sometimes large) piece of black carbon will be included. Depending on the placement of this renegade piece of carbon, the diamond will either be of high quality (you can barely see the carbon piece). OR What is sometimes called promotional quality, (which means it probably should be used to cut glass but definitely NOT on a piece of custom jewelry!
