Diamonds have inclusions which are imperfections. Flaws in diamonds matter because they affect the value of the stone. In the diamond industry, we use a chart that tells us how flawless or included a diamond is. This is called clarity - the measure of being clear. The less flaws a diamond has, the more rare it is, therefore the more expensive it gets.

Each diamond graded by the Gemological Institute of America comes with a report and is available through the diamond broker, like Green Hills Diamond Brokers, or diamond seller. This report remains with the stone and often called GIA Certified Diamonds.  

We all pretty much know diamonds sparkle and shine. The fire from the brilliance really catches the eye, but what if a diamond caught your attention in the dark? There’s a fascinating character in diamonds called fluorescence. It’s a blue glow that’s seen only under ultra-violet light. It’s actually a natural feature found in approximately 30 percent of diamonds that can potentially affect the cost of the stone depending on the level it fluoresces.