inclusions

…princess cut are prone to snag and chip. These should be protected by prongs. Furthermore, when buying a princess-cut diamond, make sure it…

…from one emerald to another. Those gems with fewer inclusions receive higher values. Colorless inclusions are preferable to colored or black…

…You can read through poorly cut stones, regardless of their RI. Inclusions Often, inclusions offer a quick way to separate diamonds from lookalikes.…

…3.1 cm across, by James St. John is licensed under CC By 2.0 Identifying Characteristics Inclusions Amber is noted for its inclusions, which…

…sapphire. © Earth’s Treasury. Used with permission. Clarity grades have much less importance in blue gemstones than in colorless…

…Cut: Too thin, too thick, or uneven thickness Imperfections: Considerable matrix or other inclusions visible on the crown Commercial Colors:…

…last permanently. Rutilated Topaz Some topazes may contain rutile needle inclusions and can resemble rutilated quartz gems. Other topazes…

…patterns of inclusions. Moss agates are one of the most sought-after varieties, with green inclusions that resemble moss. Similarly, dendritic…

…are heating and diffusion processes that can increase the rutile content and improve the star effect in such gems. Inclusions Inclusions can…