More information on Diamond Clarity

Diamond Clarity refers to the presence or absence of inclusions. Inclusions are internal imperfections in the diamond. These are white grey or black marks that may be visible to the human eye depending on the diamond clarity grading.

Diamond Clarity Grading

FL - IF

Flawless, Internally Flawless. Diamonds that have no visible flaws even at x10 magnification. These are suberb diamonds. Diamonds with a clarity grade of Flawless or Internally Flawless are very rare and thus more valuable.

VVS1 - VVS2

Very Very Slightly Included 1, Very Very Slightly Included 2. Inclusions are difficult to see at x10 magnification. These diamonds are of a very high standard.

VS1 - VS2

Very Slightly Included 1, Very Slightly Included 2. Diamonds of this clarity have some minor inclusions that are visible under 10x magnification. Inclusions are not visible to the human eye.

SI

Slightly Included. Inclusions are difficult to see with the human eye. These diamonds represent excellent value.

SII

Slightly Included, Second degree. Minor inclusions will be visible without magnification.

I1

Included grade 1. Inclusions are numerous enough or large enough to be visible to the human eye.

I2 - I3

Included grades 2 and 3. Inclusions will be very visible to the human eye.

Choosing your diamond clarity

A higher grade of diamond will be more valuable. If you want a larger diamond then choosing a diamond of clarity VS1 or VS2 will help to keep the price down somewhat and you will still have a diamond that is perfect to the human eye.