The 15 Different Types of Diamond Inclusions

What are Inclusions? 

When natural diamonds are formed beneath the earths surface, some diamonds under the conditions of intense pressure and high temperatures will have clarity effected under these conditions resulting in a different appearance, These are called inclusions. ​

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15 Inclusion Types:

1. Crystals
2. Pinpoint
3. Twinning Wisp
4. Feather
5. Cavity
6. Bearded Girdle
7. Needle
8. Clouds Knot
9. Chip
10. Bruise
11. Indented Natural
12. Grain  Center
13. Internal Graining 
14. Internal laser drilling 
15. Laser Drill-hole​

How to verify Inclusions ?

When it comes to natural and lab diamonds each diamond is never one of the same and its inclusions are never one in the same. All diamond inclusions are different in any diamond. A Diamonds inclusion will effect the appearance of a diamond and its price value. These inclusions should be checked under 10x magnification by a certified diamond grader. The diamond grader can properly verify these inclusions and give an accurate price evaluation.