Examining Your Loose Diamonds

Majority of loose 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.

Irrespective of their imperfections, one should se to it that he picks certified loose diamonds. This ensures appreciation of your diamond by those who are trained to identify flaws, if ever you plan to sell your diamond. The resale value of a fine diamond, however, will always yield better money than an imperfect one. A pre-owned fine loose diamonds will always find buyers if they are offered a little below the market price; and particularly so if your diamond is certified. The certification of a loose diamond marks its credibility.

A good lens is very important key for detecting flaws and color of a loose diamond. 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 the diamonds 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 loose diamond and not one that has been set, 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 such flaws, if they 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.

You can get the best of certified loose diamonds as per your specification from the Interactive Diamond Search facility at B2C Jewels.

CONFLICT DIAMONDS

Though access to diamond mines is restricted, determined individuals can smuggle diamonds out for sale. Such diamonds are used by rebels to fund conflicts. These illegally traded diamonds used to fund conflicts are called CONFLICT DIAMONDS or BLOOD DIAMONDS. These are used to finance purchases of war such as food, medicines, weapons etc.

Conflict diamonds can be referred to as prisoners of war; if they are found on the field they are sold. Some times they are traded directly for weapons to reduce the traceability of the transaction or they may be exchanged for currencies of various nations.

Owing to the closed nature of the diamond industry and the difficulty in tracking and monitoring diamonds; diamonds are viewed by terrorist as the ultimate means to fund their operations.

The illicit trade of diamonds is identified as a social and political problem; centered severely in Africa including several nations like Liberia, Angola and Sierra Leone.

The problem is not the diamond but the rebels who intend to use diamonds for their illegal goals.

To eradicate the problem of conflict diamonds the United Nations, Governments and Nongovernmental Organizations worked out the Kimberley Process Certification System to ensure that the conflict diamonds do not enter the legitimate diamond supply chain. The diamond industry also adopted a voluntary System of Warranties to assure consumers that their diamonds are from sources free of conflict. B2cjewels.com is one such place where you get a wide range of Conflict-free diamonds in various shapes and designs. The diamonds at B2C Jewels are certified and bought from established dealers of the industry.

Though the percent contribution of conflict diamonds to the diamond industry has gone down to 1% from 4%, the aim continues till the complete absence of conflict diamonds. The goal is indeed to end conflict. End the conflict and there will be only diamonds that bring prosperity.

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