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Different
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Cut
Clarity
Color
Carat
Certificates
A diamond's clarity is affected by any detectable external irregularities and internal imperfections created by nature when the diamond was formed. Imperfections such as spots or lines are called inclusions. The less inclusions, the higher the clarity and thus, the greater brilliance and ultimately, value. exact
quality of a diamond is critical to its value. A diamond
improperly graded by only the slightest margin could
dramatically affect its perceived value.
Inclusions can interfere with the passage of light through the stone, diminishing the sparkle and value of the diamond. According to the quality analysis system of the Gemological Institute of America, clarity is graded on a scale ranging from internally flawless (IF) to included (I).
To be graded flawless, a diamond must have no inclusions visible to a trained eye under a 10x magnification in good light.
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FL,
IF
Diamonds
Flawless, No internal or external flaws. Internally
Flawless. Very rare and beautiful diamonds. |
VVS1,
VVS2 Diamonds
Very Slightly
Included,
Difficult to see inclusions
under 10x magnification.
Excellent quality diamond. |
VS1,
VS2
Diamonds
Very
Slightly Included,
Inclusions are not typically
visible to the unaided eye.
Less expensive than the
VVS1 or VVS2 grades. |
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SI1,
SI2
Diamonds
Slightly
Included, Inclusions
are visible under 10x magnification, and may be visible with
the unaided eye.
A good diamond value. |
I1,
Diamonds
We
do not carry diamonds
of I-grade clarity. |
I2, I3
Diamonds
We
do not carry diamonds
of I-grade clarity.
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What is the
best clarity grade?
We
recommend that you select an "eye-clean" diamond —
one that has no inclusions visible to the unaided eye. An
excellent value, diamonds of this clarity are much less expensive
than IF- or FL-grade diamonds and typically do not
contain visible inclusions that detract from the beauty of the
diamond. If you're considering an SI grade diamond, call to speak
to a diamond and jewelry consultant who will review the diamond to
ensure the inclusions are not visible with the unaided eye. But,
if you'd rather not compromise on clarity yet are budget
conscious, choose a diamond with a good cut and G or H
color.
| Clarity |
Description |
Price |
| FL |
Flawless
No internal or external finish flaws. |
$7,500 |
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| IF |
Internally
Flawless
No internal flaws. |
$7,200 |
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VVS1
VVS2 |
Very
very slightly included
Very difficult to see inclusions under 10x magnification. |
$6,900
$6,600 |
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VS1
VS2 |
Very
slightly included
Difficult to see inclusions under 10x magnification, typically unable to
see inclusions with unaided eye. |
$6,100
$5,600 |
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SI1
SI2 |
Slightly
included
Easy to see inclusions under 10x magnification, may not be able to see
inclusions with unaided eye. |
$5,000
$4,300 |
   
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