Feathers Are Bad

Feathers are a good thing sometimes.  They provide great material for pillows but in terms of diamonds, feathers aren’t the nice things you’re familar with.  A feather in diamond terms is an inclusion.  This type of inclusion is probably one of the worst types of inclusions that a diamond could have.  The reason why these inclusions are called feathers is because, in the diamond they tend to look like tiny feathers under magnification.  The reason that feathers are the worst type of inclusion is that they can cause severe damage to your diamond.  In worst case scenarios, the feather could splice your diamond if the feather is bad enough.  However, if feathers are not as severe it will not crack a diamond but it may be visible under 10x magnification.

When buying a diamond, be sure to know what the different types of inclusions are and what damage each inclusion can impact the durability of a diamond.  It is critical that you educate yourself on the quality of diamonds so that you know what you’re buying into.