Diamond Clarity
Diamonds form naturally deep within the Earth under tremendous pressure and extreme heat, and as a result, most contain internal or external features even in their polished state called clarity characteristic, no two diamonds are alike. A diamond's clarity is effectively determined by viewing the gem using 10 power magnifications under controlled lighting. GIA uses 11 clarity grades ranging from "Flawless, VVS (Very, Very, Small), VS (Very Small), SI (Slightly Included), to I (Included). Generally clarity characteristics cannot be seen to the unaided eye until reaching the lower SI to I grades.
The vast majority of diamonds offered on GemFind are SI grades or rarer in quality. Therefore, in the grades available on this site, clarity is a rarity factor that affects the price, yet we believe it is best to view the diamond in person before making the actual purchase. This is why we believe in SEE IT FIRST campaign where-by you can visit one of our affiliates near you to see your diamond first. One should note that in selecting an Emerald Cut diamond vs. a Round Brilliant Cut, the facet arrangement of the Emerald Cut makes the clarity features much more noticeable to the eye; therefore, most consumers select a higher rarer clarity grade when choosing such a shape.
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FL-IF
No Inclusions visible (by expert) under 10x magnification.
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VVS1-VVS2
Minute-extremely difficult to find under 10 xs.
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VS1-VS2
Minor-difficult to find under 10 xs.
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SI1-SI2
Noticeable, relatively easy to find under 10 xs.
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I1-I2
Obvious under 10x - Just visible to naked eye.
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(FL=Flawless
IF=Internally Flawless) |
(VVS=Very, very, slight inclusions) |
(VS=Very slight inclusions) |
(SI=Small Inclusions) |
(I1=
Imperfect) |