Which of the following is an example of high relief clarity characteristics?

• A. Transparent clarity characteristic.
• B. The shape of the diamond.
• C. Bright, white, or very dark clarity characteristics.
• D. The color of the diamond

Answer: (C)

High relief clarity characteristics are inclusions or blemishes that stand out strongly against the surrounding crystal. They have a pronounced contrast or depth, so they’re easily visible under magnification or to the eye. Bright, white, or very dark clarity characteristics fit this description because their strong contrast makes them highly conspicuous.

In contrast, the shape of the diamond relates to cut, not clarity relief; the color of the diamond concerns hue rather than how clearly an inclusion is expressed; and a transparent clarity characteristic implies something that doesn’t stand out, which would be low relief.