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The 4 C's of Diamonds       1 · 2 · 3 · 4
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Clarity

   Clarity refers to the quantity, size, position, nature, color and relief of inclusions in a diamond. Though a diamond is said to be flawless if no inclusions or superficial blemishes can be seen under a standard 10-power jewelers loupe, truly flawless diamonds are extremely rare. It is possible to find in virtually all diamonds the minute crystals, feathers and clouds that are called inclusions.

   With so many variables, the gemological laboratories that grade diamonds must apply a detailed system of rules and standards in order to summarize a clarity grade. Look for a clarity plot on a diamond certificate, or grading report, to get a clear idea of the number and size of inclusions in a particular diamond. From this map, you can gauge a diamond's clarity without even seeing the diamond.

   Gemologists use grades of clarity to summarize the number, location, size, and type of inclusions a diamond has. These grades range from flawless (FL) and internally flawless (IF) to included (I3), with the numbers indicating varying degrees of quality within a grade (1 being the best).

   When you are picking out a diamond, choose one that has no inclusions visible to the unaided eye, like VS1 and VS2. Diamonds of this clarity are much less expensive than flawless diamonds, and will not contain inclusions that would otherwise detract from the beauty of the diamond. But, if you'd rather not compromise on clarity but are budget conscious, choose a diamond with a good cut and G or H color.


International Clarity Grading Scales
Loupe Clean FL

IF


Flawless

Internally Flawless



VVS1

VVS2

VVS1

VVS2


Very, Very
Small Inclusions

Very, Very
Slightly Included




VS1

VS2



VS1

VS2



Very Small
Inclusions

Very Slightly
Included



SI1

SI2

SI3



SI1

SI2

SI3


Small Inclusions

Slightly Included

Slightly Included

P1 I1

Pique 1

Imperfect 1


P2 I2

Pique 2

Imperfect 2


P3 I3

Pique 3

Imperfect 3





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