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Diamonds - Clarity
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| Diamond Clarity |
| Another vital grading characteristic in diamonds is clarity. This refers
to the number, position and size of the inclusions that occur naturally
inside diamonds. All diamond grading is done under ten-power (10X) magnification.
The fewer and less obvious the inclusions, the more valuable the diamond.
Here is an illustration that shows the clarity grading scale that has been
established by the world’s foremost authority on diamonds, the Gemological
Institute
of America (GIA). Note: Diamonds are shown under 10X magnification) |
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| F IF |
VVS1 VVS2 |
VS1 VS2 |
S1 S2 |
I1 I2 I3 |
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| F - IF |
F: Flawless. These diamonds show no inclusions
or imperfections of any sort under 10X magnification when observed
by an experienced grader.
IF: Internally Flawless. These diamonds have
no inclusions when examined by an experienced grader using 10X
magnification. Only external flaws are present, which can be removed
by further polishing the stone. Truly flawless (F) and internally
flawless (IF) diamonds are extremely rare and expensive.
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| VVS1-VVS2 |
VVS1 & VVS2: Very, Very Slightly Imperfect. These
diamonds contain minute inclusions that are difficult even for experienced
graders to see under 10X magnification. By definition, while grading
under magnification, if an expert can see a flaw from the top of
the diamond, it is a VVS2. If a grader can only detect flaws when
viewing the bottom of the stone, then it is a VVS1. This category
is still rare and expensive.
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| VS1 - VS2 |
VS1 & VS2: Very Slightly Imperfect. These
diamonds contain tiny inclusions that are difficult to locate, such
as small crystals, clouds or feathers. Only a trained eye looking
through a 10X magnification can pinpoint the inclusions in this category.
The inclusions are virtually impossible to see with the naked eye.
VS1 and VS2 diamonds are still on the high end of average, and are
an excellent choice.
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| SI1 - SI2 |
SI1 & SI2: Slightly Imperfect. These diamonds
contain inclusions, including small clouds, crystals, knots, cavities,
and feathers, that are noticeable to an experienced grader under
10X magnification, but finding flaws in this category with the naked
eye is difficult. Depending on the location of the inclusions, these
diamonds face up beautifully and are an intelligent choice without
sacrificing beauty or value. Many professional jewelers consider
this category to have the most value for the money, and it’s
the number one clarity grade purchased by consumers.
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| I-I2-I3 |
I1, I2 & I3: Imperfect. These diamonds contain
inclusions that may or may not be easily seen by the naked eye. The
flaws such as large feathers or large included crystals are obvious
under 10X magnification and may affect clarity and brilliance of
the diamond. Consider avoiding I2 and I3 diamonds.
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Inclusions or blemishes give each diamond its own unique fingerprint,
making your particular diamond truly distinctive. It is important
to remember that inclusions don’t change over time, they should
not be noticeable to the naked eye, nor should they be so excessive
that they affect the diamond’s durability.
Our Take: Although clarity is important,
we don't believe it's as important as color. The diamond should
certainly be eye-clean, but given the choice, we'd rather have
a G - SI2 than a J - VS2.
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