The clarity of a diamond depends on how clear or clean it is and off course the fewer the imperfections, the rarer and more valuable the diamond. These characteristics are usually referred to as inclusions and blemishes and can detract from the beauty of the diamond. The position of inclusions can affect the value of a diamond. Gemologists determine the size, type, and position of the imperfections by using a 10x magnification loupe.
Clarity Chart
FL
Flawless, : No internal or external flaws, very rare.
IF
Internally Flawless: No internal flaws; very slight external blemishes hardly visible through 10x magnification
VVS1
Very, Very Slightly Included: Minor inclusions. Difficult for an experienced gemologist to detect
VVS2
Very, Very Slightly Included: Minor inclusions. Difficult for an experienced gemologist to detect
VS1
Very Slightly Included: Difficult to see under 10X magnification
VS2
Very Slightly Included: Difficult to see under 10X magnification
SI
Slightly Included: Has inclusions or blemishes when viewed under 10X magnification, and can be visible with the unaided eye
I1, I2, I3
Included: Has large inclusions and blemishes visible to the naked eye, Beverly Diamonds does not carry diamonds of this grade.
What Beverly Diamonds Recommonds
Most consumers make clarity the least "important" of the 4 Cs when purchasing that special diamond. And that is true, what are the odds of her friends using a 10X microscope to examine the imperfections on her diamond?
If you would like an "eye clean" diamond, we recommend that you select a clarity grade of VS2 or better, but if you are a customer that wouldnt mind seeing few inclusions/blemishes to the naked eye, then an SI clarity grade would work great for you and alot of our customers are very happy with that! We have seen over the past 12 years that some customers lean towards the VS2 clarity and some go after the SI clarity, it really comes down to your budget & taste. Our suggestion is, if you do have the extra funds, then go after the VS2 clarity!
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