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Learn about diamonds with the Serendipity blog. From our many years working with diamonds, we explore and uncover the World of gemstones. From origin, to types of diamond and applications within the jewellery industry. Let us take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the 4 C’s of diamond value, diamond certification and the beauty of diamond jewellery in a collection of related blog posts.

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I3 Diamond Clarity – The Meaning of I3 in Diamond Grading?

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I3 Clarity Diamond Example

I3 diamond clarity means “Included in the 3rd degree”. Is I3 diamond clarity good? I3 diamond clarity represents the lowest grade of diamond clarity available. Firstly, the letter ‘I’ stands for ‘inclusion’. Next, the proceeding number ‘3’ represents the third and lowest clarity grade that any included diamond can achieve. By comparison, I2 clarity diamonds Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

Mark founded Isle of Wight jewellers Serendipity Diamonds in 2007 after a career on the polished diamonds industry. Today he works in the Serendipity showroom, helping clients with jewellery, creating handmade designs and updating their two jewellery websites SerendipityDiamonds.com and Isle-of-Wight-Jewellery.co.uk

I2 Diamond Clarity – How Good is I2 Clarity for Diamonds

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I2 diamond clarity

What does I2 clarity mean? I2 diamond clarity represents the second-lowest clarity grade available to diamonds. I2 stands between the I3 diamond clarity grade (lowest) and the I1 diamond clarity grade (better). Diamonds graded I2 clarity feature noticeable inclusions, easily seen by the eye. At the same time, I2-clarity diamonds have more life and sparkle Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

Mark founded Isle of Wight jewellers Serendipity Diamonds in 2007 after a career on the polished diamonds industry. Today he works in the Serendipity showroom, helping clients with jewellery, creating handmade designs and updating their two jewellery websites SerendipityDiamonds.com and Isle-of-Wight-Jewellery.co.uk

I1 Clarity Diamonds – What Does I1 Mean in Diamond Grading?

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I1 Diamond Clarity

What does I1 mean? I1 clarity simply means “Included to the 1st degree” and describes the clarity of a diamond with small inclusions visible to the naked eye. For many buyers, I1 clarity diamonds offer an affordable alternative to high-clarity diamonds priced higher than included diamonds. Learn more about clarity grades before buying an engagement Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

Mark founded Isle of Wight jewellers Serendipity Diamonds in 2007 after a career on the polished diamonds industry. Today he works in the Serendipity showroom, helping clients with jewellery, creating handmade designs and updating their two jewellery websites SerendipityDiamonds.com and Isle-of-Wight-Jewellery.co.uk