Diamond inclusions are characteristics that occur inside a stone. They are usually called flaws, because their presence means the diamond is not perfect.
Inclusions are like fingerprints, a characteristic that gives us all a special signature. Getting to know your diamond inside and out makes the stone a more personal possession and will help you describe and identify the gem if it is ever lost or stolen.
Some inclusions affect a diamond's clarity, making it less brilliant because they interfere with light as it passes through the stone. Other types of diamond inclusions can make a gemstone vulnerable to shattering.
There are few perfect diamonds, and the ones that are perfect are quite expensive, so the diamonds we buy all have varying amounts of internal and external flaws. Most jewelers tell us not to worry about diamond inclusions if they do not affect the stone's strength or seriously impact its appearance.
Types of Diamond Inclusions
Crystals and Mineral Inclusions: Diamonds can have tiny crystals and minerals imbedded in them, even other diamonds. Many cannot be seen without magnification, but a large chunk or grouping of crystals that detracts from a diamond's appearance lowers its clarity grade, and its value.
