Types Of Diamond Inclusions And Its Impact On Your Lab Grown Diamonds

{"AutoID":185,"DateCreation":"\/Date(1750680932750)\/","DateModified":"\/Date(1750680932750)\/","CreatedBy":"Rahul Bohra ","ModifiedBy":"Rahul Bohra ","RecordStatus":"A","Title":"Types Of Diamond Inclusions And Its Impact On Your Lab Grown Diamonds","SubTitle":null,"Description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/\"\u003eLab grown diamonds\u003c/a\u003e with inclusions are usually cheaper than diamonds without inclusions. That\u0026rsquo;s because inclusions are impurities or imperfections and hence devalue the diamonds.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHowever, there are different types of inclusions and each may or may not impact the diamond based on the type and severity.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn this blog, we discuss the different types of diamond inclusions, how they impact diamonds, and more.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLet\u0026rsquo;s get started!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are diamond inclusions?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInclusions in mined or lab grown diamonds are imperfections that can occur during the process of the formation of the diamonds or afterwards. For instance, too much content of a certain gas or chemical could lead to imperfections in lab diamonds.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConversely, a diamond without any imperfections can get scratches or marks on it due to improper handling. These are inclusions. There are many different types of diamond inclusions, which we will discuss in detail later in this article.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy must you care about diamond inclusions?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInclusions can impact diamonds in many ways, for instance, lab grown diamond price, clarity grade, performance grade, among others. Here are some ways in which inclusions can change diamond value and visual appeal:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:800px\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond factors\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow inclusions impact\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual appeal\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInclusions affect a diamond\u0026#39;s clarity grade.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u0026nbsp;\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVisible inclusions can create dark spots, cloudy areas, or lines that interfere with light reflection and refraction. This can reduce the diamond\u0026#39;s brilliance and fire.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u0026nbsp;\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe fewer and smaller the inclusions, the more light can travel through the stone unobstructed, creating better sparkle for the diamond.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructural impact\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLarge or poorly positioned inclusions can create weak points in the lab grown diamond\u0026#39;s crystal structure.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u0026nbsp;\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeather inclusions, which are internal cracks, may expand under stress. This can cause the diamond to break.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\t\t\tThe inclusion type and location are crucial considerations beyond just the appearance of lab diamonds as they might affect the \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/how-to-choose-your-lab-diamond-shape/\"\u003ediamond shape\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond pricing\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInclusions have a considerable effect on diamond pricing.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u0026nbsp;\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA flawless lab grown diamond can cost significantly more than one with visible inclusions, even if they\u0026#39;re otherwise identical.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u0026nbsp;\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMany inclusions are only visible under magnification. Diamonds with minor inclusions can offer excellent value while appearing eye-clean to the naked eye.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentification\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/do-lab-grown-diamonds-have-inclusions/\"\u003eDiamond inclusions\u003c/a\u003e help gemologists identify and authenticate diamonds.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u0026nbsp;\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiamond experts can distinguish natural diamonds from lab grown diamonds through inclusions, and also track individual diamonds.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u0026nbsp;\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSome inclusions also provide clues about the diamond\u0026#39;s formation conditions, making them scientifically interesting features rather than just flaws.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u0026nbsp;\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor instance, experts can know whether a lab grown diamond is made via HPHT or CVD process by observing the diamond inclusions.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypes of diamond inclusions\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Clouds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eClouds are diamond inclusions that can occur in mined and lab grown diamonds. They are clusters of small white inclusions that look like clouds. Clouds can have a negative impact on diamond clarity grade. However, some jewelry experts may be able to create beautiful pieces out of lab grown diamonds with clouds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Feathers\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeathers in lab diamonds are internal cracks and they look like feathers. If feathers are deep inside the diamond, they may not cause the diamond to break. Some feathers are not visible to the naked eye because of their location.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Needles\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNeedles are long and thin inclusions. If needles are large, they could affect the \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/lab-made-diamonds-vs-clarity-enhanced-diamonds/\"\u003ediamond clarity\u003c/a\u003e. However, most needles are small and may not be visible to the naked eye.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Twinning wisps\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTwinning wisps look like cobwebs. At times there may be one or a cluster of them. When there\u0026rsquo;s a cluster, it might affect the diamond clarity.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Pinpoints\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese are small sugar granules like imperfections that appear inside diamonds. They are so small, only noticeable through a magnifying device. And most often, pinpoints do not affect mined or lab grown diamonds in many ways.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Knots\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUnlike pinpoints that are inside the diamond, knots appear on or near the surface of the diamond. Since they are close to the surface, they can cause damage to the diamond.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Cavities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCavities are holes in the surface of a diamond. They can cause the diamond to break or chip as they are on the surface. Cavities also have an impact on the diamond shape as they have to be avoided during the process of polishing and cutting diamonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. Internal graining\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt times, mined and lab grown diamonds might have straight or curved lines inside them. These inclusions can impact the diamond clarity depending on the length and size of internal grains.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. Crystal\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSome diamonds have inclusions in the form of crystals formed inside them. Crystals can be of various colors and minerals. However, crystals do not appear on the surface of the diamond and hence, do not impact the lab grown diamond aesthetics.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10. Grain center\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis inclusion appears like hazy lines and can be caused due to irregular growth in crystals. Depending on their size and depth, grain centers can also look like creases in the diamond.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrapping up\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNow that you know a bit more about mined and lab grown diamond inclusions, buying diamonds will become a little more interesting and easier for you. If you\u0026rsquo;re looking for lab grown diamonds, explore \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/\"\u003eGrown Diamond Corporation\u003c/a\u003e, for all kinds of diamonds in different shapes, carat weight, budget preference, colors, and more.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeople Also Read\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/grey-lab-grown-diamonds-everything-you-need-to-know/\"\u003eGrey Lab Grown Diamonds: Everything You Need to Know\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/new-tariffs-reshape-the-lab-grown-diamond-industry-landscape/\"\u003eNew Tariffs Reshape The Lab Grown Diamond Industry Landscape\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/who-regulates-the-lab-grown-diamond-industry/\"\u003eWho Regulates the Lab Grown Diamond Industry?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/how-big-can-lab-grown-diamond-be-in-size/\"\u003eHow Big Can Lab Grown Diamond Be in Size?\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/factors-beyond-the-4-cs-that-influence-lab-grown-diamond-grading/\"\u003eFactors Beyond The 4 Cs That Influence Lab Grown Diamond Grading\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n","FromDate":null,"ToDate":null,"Image_Url":"types-of-diamond-inclusions-and-its-impact-on-your-lab-grown-diamonds.png","Image_Alt":null,"KeyWords":null,"MetaDescription":null,"MetaTitle":"Types Of Diamond Inclusions And Its Impact On Your Lab Grown Diamonds","CanonicalLink":null,"MetaContent":null,"SeqNo":null,"Slug":"types-of-diamond-inclusions-and-its-impact-on-your-lab-grown-diamonds","GetTitle":"types-of-diamond-inclusions-and-its-impact-on-your-lab-grown-diamonds","GetImageUrl":"https://docs.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/types-of-diamond-inclusions-and-its-impact-on-your-lab-grown-diamonds.png"}