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CLARITY

How know to clear be the stone?

Clarity ranges from flawless (perfect) to I (included). Here is a chart:

Flawless: perfect inside and out Internally.

Internally flawless: may have minor blemishes on the outside

VVS1, VVS2: have very very small inclusions.

VVS1: inclusions can only be seen through the pavilion.

VVS2: inclusions are more visible.

VS1, VS2: have very small inclusions.

VS1: inclusions are harder to see than

VS2. SI1, SI2, SI3: have small inclusions

I1, I2, I3: have inclusions visible to the naked eye Clarity

Clarity refers to the degree to which a diamond is devoid of inclusions and imperfections in the crystal. When graded for clarity, diamonds are placed into one of five main categories or groups, which then are further divided into subcategories.

The standard clarity grade categories are as follows:

FL and IF (flawless) FL (flawless) and IF (internally flawless) are exceptionally rare diamonds, and in fact there are those who claim that they do not really exist. Such stones, especially when their color is also of a high grade, are often defined as "collectors" or "investment stones." VVS1 and VVS2 (very, very small inclusions) Diamond carrying such grades generally are considered top-of-the line. Such diamonds carry inclusions and imperfections that are very difficult to spot, even under the magnification of a 10X loupe (a jeweler's magnifying glass that enlarges the image of the diamond by 10 times). VVS1 is the better of the two grades. VS1 and VS2 (very small inclusions) Such diamonds are also considered exclusive. Here, inclusions and imperfections are still practically invisible to the naked eye, but they can be detected with relative ease by a 10X loupe. VS1 is the higher of the two grades SI1 and SI2 (small inclusions) In most quality jewelry stores, the majority of the diamonds sold belong to the SI clarity grade group, with an SI stone considered by many to be the best compromise between cost and clarity. The inclusions and imperfections are difficult to detect with the naked eye, and normally do not detract from the stone's "face up" appearance. SI1 is the better grade of the two.

I1, I2 and I3 (included) With diamonds that fall in the “I” grade group, the inclusions and imperfections can be seen relatively easily with the naked eye. Obviously, these goods are generally less expensive than their higher-grade counterparts are. Often, large stones of “I” clarity are purchased by those who value the size of a stone above anything else. I1 is the highest of the three, followed by I2.

Refers picture to the presence of inclusions in a diamond.

                                        

Inclusions are natural identifying characteristics such as minerals or fractures, appearing while diamonds are formed in the earth. They may look like tiny crystals, clouds or feathers. To view inclusions, jewelers use a magnifying loupe. This tool allows jewelers to see a diamond at 10x its actual size so that inclusions are easier to see. The position of inclusions can affect the value of a diamond. There are very few flawless diamonds found in nature, thus these diamonds are much more valuable. Inclusions are ranked on a scale of perfection, known as clarity, which was established by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or European Gemological Laboratory (EGL). The clarity scale, ranging from F (Flawless) to Included (I), is based on the visibility of inclusions at a magnification of 10x. Some inclusions can be hidden by a mounting, thus having little effect on the beauty of a diamond. An inclusion in the middle or top of a diamond could impact the dispersion of light, sometimes making the diamond less brilliant. The greater a diamond's clarity, the more brilliant, valuable and rare it is and the higher it is on the Diamonds Picture.

The clarity of a diamond refers to how clear, or "clean" the diamond is. The more "clean" the diamond, the higher the price. Most diamonds have "imperfections" in them. The clarity scale is a measure of the severity of those imperfections or "inclusions" as it is known in the trade. For example, a deep break in a diamond which is not that visible when you look at the stone face-up, could sometimes have a greater impact on the clarity of a stone, than a small black crystal which you can see very clearly face-up

How much does "clarity" affect cost?

The effect of all the different properties of Diamond on Cost is discussed in more detail in the Cost section. For clarity, let's take a typical Diamond for an example, and see what happens when we take it through different clarity grades. Let's start with a 1.00-carat Diamond of G color and SI1 Clarity. If you move up to a VS1, you will pay approximately an extra $1000 per carat. Move up to VVS1, the increase will be approximately $700 per carat ($1,000+700=1,800). Improve the clarity to IF and the increase will be approximately $700 per carat.