Laser Drilled Diamond

What is a laser-drilled diamond? Is it advisable to buy it for your engagement ring? 

Not all diamonds that sparkle are naturally made because some of them are artificially enhanced or treated. One of these enhancement procedures is called laser drilling. Let's find out what laser drilling is and how it affects the artificial beauty of a diamond?

What is Laser Drilling?

Laser drilling is a means to improve a stone with inferior clarity. This procedure includes the use of laser to drill small holes which are finer than a hair in the stone. This goes all the way from its surface towards an inclusion inside. The channel created will be the way to eliminate the inclusions by dissolving it with acid or with heat. This kind of treatment is mostly applied to get rid of visible inclusions like black spots.

How Does Laser Drilling Enhance The Clarity Of A Diamond?

The clarity development that can be expected in a laser-drilled diamond is about 1 grade up. If for example, you have an SI stone and laser drilling is applied to remove the obvious inclusions, this same stone can be upgraded to become VS clarity. Rarely, we could see a 2 grade jump not because it is not possible but too much laser drilling would definitely compromise the appearance and sturdiness of the diamond and also to be set in a beautiful engagement ring eventually. The more the clarity improvement applied (requiring more holes to drill and more channels to make), the more fragile the diamond structure becomes.

What Is The Drawback Of A Laser Drilled Diamond?

The easiest means to detect if a diamond undergoes a laser drilling is to check its diamond report or certification as a laboratory would normally indicate if the diamonds are presence of drill holes in the stone. 

If the stone does not have certificate, seek for a reliable diamond dealer in Los Angeles Diamond District who can examine through microscope. This will actually let you see the number of channels being drilled in a stone you are about to purchase.

What Does Fracture Filling Mean?

Since we discovered the visible holes a laser drilling can leave in the stone, there is also an artificial make up that a diamond cutter can apply in order the make that holes less obvious. This process is called fracture filling where the cutter fills the tunnels and cavities with a crystal substance.

Beware Buyers: Laser Drilling Activities Are Sometimes Undisclosed

It's always best to get a trusted diamond dealer in buying a diamond so that you will be assured that the stone you are buying are naturally cut and genuinely graded. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States does not require for a direct disclosure of laser drilling enhancements upon selling a diamond to a consumer. It is primarily due to the fact that when a diamond's clarity undergoes an enhancement procedure it will be permanent. An SI stone that is improved to become VS will now always be VS.

Such disclosure regulations may change, but as a consumer you are entitled for a proper and accurate information on a product that you are buying. Doing a research and asking questions are always the best tools. Do not be content with the paperwork a diamond dealer has but always throw questions about the diamond. And as much as possible make sure that the stone also has a legitimate laboratory certification such as GIA, EGL or IGI to verify everything.

Is It Advisable to Get A Laser Drilled Diamond If The Budget Is Limited?

This will be a matter of choice. Consider the pros and cons of what you are buying. Others would compromise the quality over the quantity, getting a lower durability laser drilled stone over a natural diamond just to fit within their budget. Please be reminded that the more holes present in a diamond, the weaker the diamond structure is.

Again, a wise judgment would surely lead you to the right decision. Would you rather spend cheaper for a diamond that might be questionable later on (vulnerable in chipping or cracking)? Or spend a little more and be at peace knowing that you are getting a natural diamond as investment in the future.

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Rules in Getting an Engagement Ring

What are the rules in getting an Engagement Ring?

Gone are the days when a man would secretly pick out a diamond ring for his girl and the latter would just pretend that she likes the ring as he proposed. Our present culture shows that the best approach is to let her choose the diamond engagement ring herself. Bear in mind that you will just pay the ring once but she will wear that same ring every single day of your marriage. You don't want to hear her complaining every day, right?

Yet you still want to preserve that element of surprise. You want to see her eyes glowing when you throw the big question. Or maybe you prefer to keep from her the monetary value of that diamond ring. That's understandable.

Here are the key points to follow so you can buy a wholesale diamond engagement ring that she cannot resist but fall in love with.....

Shape is priority.

Before considering the 4Cs (cut, color, clarity and carat), you must give weight first on the diamond shape that your fiancee prefers. Shape is different to a cut. The shape is the actual geometry of the stone whereas cut is the angles of the facets in a diamond.

Engagement ring is second.

A setting helps a lot in bringing out the beauty of the center diamond. After getting an idea as to which possible styles for setting she likes, try to work on the kind of ring that will match and blend with the shape, the size and the color of your stone. Not all settings work for all diamonds.

Safety should also be considered. Make sure that the setting you choose securely holds the center stone especially when your fiancee does a lot of physical activities.

Get a loose stone.

It is a wrong notion to get the setting first then the center stone for it should be the other way around. It will be easier to pick out a ring once you have the shape and size of the diamond. Avoid buying an assembled diamond ring (where center stone is already set on a ring) but rather get and check carefully a loose diamond with a loupe so that you will be able to clearly see the stone including its imperfections.

A good diamond dealer must be able to show you all the characteristics of the stone he or she is selling. Choose a stone with valid grading report issued by an independent gemological association such as GIA and EGL USA. This way you will not only rely on the diamond dealer's verbal confirmation but on the certification of your stone.  

Observe and know her style.

Since buying her an engagement is a top secret you must be very careful in finding ways to find out her style. You can tap her best friend, mom or sibling and let them swear for confidentiality. But if this is a one man job then closely observe jewelries or accessories she usually wear. Does she like white or yellow gold? Is she into vintage jewelries or classic pieces? Does she like high prongs or low type of setting?  Study her well and take mental notes to totally capture her style.  

Take note on the importance of metal for her ring.

Again, after observing her style, you must identify also her preference for the metal of her ring. Platinum is one of the most popular choices. It is very durable and pure making it hypoallergenic for those who have highly sensitive skin. But if she is not sensitive, 14 or 18 karat gold is another great option.   

Find out her ring size.

See if she has rings that she wears on her engagement finger. If none, you can request privately her best friend or family member to get hold of that size so you can have the diamond ring sized correctly.  Otherwise, simply get a standard size of ring which is 6. But let your jeweler be aware of the resizing ahead of time so that you'll be able to know if the setting you are getting is possible to be resized.

Consider your Budget.

Be realistic on your spending ability. Buying an engagement ring shouldn't be financially draining. Remember that the size and quality of a diamond will never be a gauge for the depth of love you have for your girl. It is the thought behind the gift. If you're looking for a certain budget, go to Los Angeles Diamond District or aka Los Angeles Jewelry District where you will find most competitive diamond wholesalers. You will definitely save a lot, maximizing your budget towards the best quality stone as compared to going to a jewelry store where prices are usually in triple key.   

Find a diamond dealer flexible for an exchange of setting.

When you purchase the engagement ring secretly, make sure that the diamond dealer has the flexibility when it comes to exchange in case your fiancee is not happy with the setting. Good option also is for a dealer who can allow you to get a temporary ring that matches your stone until you and fiancee are ready to come back and choose the right setting that she likes.

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