Diamond Investment

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Majority of diamonds sold to the common public are known to be slightly imperfect. A regular person is not likely to notice these imperfections. Slightly imperfect diamonds may not be easily spotted even by the trained eye.
It is a better idea for purchasers to buy better grade diamonds. As someday if you have to dispose your diamonds, they will always be appreciated by those who are trained to identify flaws and bad color. The resale value of a fine stone, however, will always yield better money than an imperfect one. Fine diamonds will always find a buyer if they are offered a little below the market price.
A good lens is very important key for detecting flaws and color. Good light is also a necessity. Diamond forceps should be used to hold the stones. A person’s fingers are too big and awkward. On the other hand, person’s fingers can also spoil stones and make them dull and dirty.
Many diamond owners and dealers have found imperfections in set stones months after ownership and examination. So it is extremely vital to examine a stone unset always, as its mounting may hide some imperfections.  In order to observe a diamond correctly one must start with the back of the stone, first dimming it from its breath. Diamond cutters will often leave flaws so they are not visible from the front, but they are often very noticeable from the back. This is why examinations typically begin from the back. If no flaws are seen, examine the stone slowly and carefully through each rear surface.
Sometimes diamonds have spots where part of the diamond does not go with the grain. These spots are very hard to polish properly and often cannot be made flat completely. Therefore it is essential to find this type of flaw, if it exists. This type of defect is very hard to spot. Many a times it will not be noticed by the general public; and sometimes not even by the dealer. When a valuable gem is in question, and time is not an issue, hold your final decision and go for a second thorough examination on another day.
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