Examination of a 0.50 ct H-color type Ia natural diamond with SI2 clarity recently revealed intriguing inclusions. Under the microscope, one crystal inclusion seen with a mirror reflection resembled a fly or similar winged insect (see above). Nearby, another crystal resembling an eye topped off with an eyebrow was duplicated by a prism image. The serendipitous combination of these features caused the whole scene to evoke a pair of eyes watching an insect. This inclusion scene invites the viewer to look closely at the diamond and appreciate details that might have gone unnoticed.
Examination of a 0.50 ct H-color type Ia natural diamond with SI2 clarity recently revealed intriguing inclusions. Under the microscope, one crystal inclusion seen with a mirror reflection resembled a fly or similar winged insect (see above). Nearby, another crystal resembling an eye topped off with an eyebrow was duplicated by a prism image. The serendipitous combination of these features caused the whole scene to evoke a pair of eyes watching an insect. This inclusion scene invites the viewer to look closely at the diamond and appreciate details that might have gone unnoticed.
