A blemish is a flaw on the exterior of a diamond, such as a scratch, abrasion, nick or chip. Blemishes are plotted (drawn) in “green” on the plotting diagram of a diamond certificate. Blemishes affect the polish grade of a diamond.
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A blemish is a flaw on the exterior of a diamond, such as a scratch, abrasion, nick or chip. Blemishes are plotted (drawn) in “green” on the plotting diagram of a diamond certificate. Blemishes affect the polish grade of a diamond.