How rare are D Flawless diamonds?
How rare are D Flawless diamonds?
.001%
A flawless diamond that is perfectly colorless is phenomenally rare. How rare does that make diamonds that are perfect in color, clarity and also in cut? D color (perfectly colorless) IF (internally flawless) diamonds are estimated to represent a miniscule . 001% of world diamond production.
What does it mean when a diamond is flawless?
Flawless diamonds have no inclusions and no blemishes on the surface. Internally Flawless diamonds have no inclusions, but can have small blemishes on the surface, which can be polished away. Sure, these diamonds fit the textbook definition of perfect, but their high cost makes them impractical.
Do flawless diamonds hold their value?
Other than the psychological satisfaction and a drastic price difference, a flawless diamond engagement ring does not hold greater tangible value than an internally flawless diamond ring. If looking for the greatest visual impact, allocate your budget to a high cut grade, rather than clarity.
What does D flawless mean?
D Flawless diamonds are prized for their exceptional colour and clarity. To be graded D Flawless, diamonds achieve the highest possible colour and clarity grade. Under very strict laboratory conditions, only the finest, whitest diamonds are certified D colour and IF clarity.
Is D clarity diamond good?
D is the highest grade, indicating that a diamond has nearly no color and appears colorless both when viewed with the naked eye and under magnification. You can see how much of a difference there is between a D color like this one on Blue Nile and a lower color like this diamond on Blue Nile.
Do flawless diamonds sparkle more?
Many beginners make the mistake of assuming a D color IF clarity diamond will automatically translate into the best diamond quality. The truth is, nothing impacts a diamond’s appearance (sparkle & scintillation) more so than its cut quality.
Is flawless better than VVS?
Flawless Diamonds Have Fewer Inclusions Than VVS All else being equal, a flawless diamond has better brilliance than a VVS diamond. That’s because any inclusion prevents light from properly entering and exiting the diamond, so whether it’s a pinpoint or feather in a VVS diamond, it will distort light performance.