VVS1 diamond has many pinpoints? Does it look right?

[lovetiffany]

I have a VVS1 diamond, slightly bigger than 1 carat.

If I position the diamond to a certain angle under fluorescent light, I can clearly see many pinpoints in areas around at least 3 prongs (looks a lot to me) with a 10X magnifier. My diamond certificate identifies 2 points and says additional pinpoints not included in the plot.

I read somewhere that diamond clarity is only graded face-up...not sure if this is right. Please educate me on this. If I look at my ring face-up, then I don''t see any of them

 

[MichelleCarmen]

What lab is the diamond certified with?

 

[lovetiffany]

Tiffany

 

[lovetiffany]

I wish I knew how to look at these things before I bought the ring. Only knew the basic 4Cs then.

 

[EHR2009]

Are you sure it isn''t dust or dirt? Even if you think your ring is very clean, it can be holding onto a lot of grime that could look like inclusions. Do you have an ultrasonic? Sometimes I have to clean my ring 3-4 times before it is REALLY clean (especially around the prongs).

 

[Paul-Antwerp]

I would also suggest cleaning the stone thoroughly. My experienced eye will often not find VVS1-size inclusions with a 10x, so such clear observation makes me think that you are actually seeing some dust on the surface.

Live long,

 

[MissGotRocks]

Sounds like it could be dirt that you are seeing as well. Try cleaning it very well and look again!

I also don't think we've seen pictures of your beauty - got any to share?

 

[30yearsofdiamonds]

It takes a new diamond grader at GIA months at 8 hours a day to be able to find and loupe VVS1 pinpoint. Also VVS1 graded diamonds 99% of the time will not have any pinpoints that can be louped through th top of the diamond. You must be seeing something other then pinpoints.