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Clarity of a diamond is determined by the degree to which natural
fl aws and blemishes, or 'inclusions', are visible. Small inclusions
rarely interfere with the beauty of a stone and fl aws seen only
under magnifi cation result in the highest rating.
Color of a diamond is determined during its creation from natural
materials. Colorless diamonds are very rare. Since diamonds with
less color allow more light to pass through, these diamonds emit
sparkle and fi re; the whiter the diamond, the greater its value.
Cut should not be confused with the 'shape'. For each stone there is
an optimal angle that showcases brilliance and sparkle. A well-cut
diamond, regardless of size and color, is more valuable than one
that has not been cut to perfection.
Carat is the unit of measurement used to weigh a diamond. The
natural process that forms a diamond happens rarely and the
material needed to create a diamond comes in small amounts, there-
fore larger stones are more valuable than smaller ones.
Now that you've familiarized yourself with the basic vocabulary of
diamonds, you can now turn your attention to the more important
words associated with diamonds – words like forever, lifetime,
promise, always and love.
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