Clarity
Diamond clarity means finding out characteristics of a diamond, including the blemishes and inclusions. If you consider the pressure that a diamond is created, and that they are not produced in sterile laboratory, you will be not be surprised to find that most of these diamonds are not free of flaws.
Usually there are two kinds of flaws found in diamonds – blemishes and inclusions. Inclusions are naturally occurring internal flaws that are found in diamonds including cracks, air bubbles, and mineral. However, most blemishes occur at the time of cutting process. The diamonds that have less blemishes and inclusions are considered valuable as compared to those that have more.
GIA certificates consist of a diamonds inclusion plot, as there is no similarity between two diamonds. The plot of the GIA certificate ensures the worth of the diamond you are planning to buy. It lets you have the assurance that the diamond you are receiving is the one you have paid for. If you are in a fix about what clarity grade you should choose, flawless is the best and rarest clarity grade.
FL
FLAWLESS
No inclusions and no blemishes visible to a skilled grader using 10x magnification.
IF
INTERNALLY FLAWLESS
No inclusions and only blemishes are visible to a skilled grader using 10x magnification.
VVS1
VERY, VERY SLIGHTLY INCLUDED
Minute inclusions that range from extremely difficult to very difficult to see are visible to a skilled grader using 10x magnification.
VVS2
VERY, VERY SLIGHTLY INCLUDED
Minute inclusions that range from extremely difficult to very difficult to see are visible to a skilled grader using 10x magnification.
VS1
VERY SLIGHTLY INCLUDED
Minor inclusions that range from difficult to somewhat easy to see are visible to a skilled grader using 10x magnification.
VS2
VERY SLIGHTLY INCLUDED
Minor inclusions that range from difficult to somewhat easy to see are visible to a skilled grader using 10x magnification.
SI1
SLIGHTLY INCLUDED
Noticeable inclusions that range from easy to very easy to see are visible to a skilled grader using 10x magnification.
SI2
SLIGHTLY INCLUDED
Noticeable inclusions that range from easy to very easy to see are visible to a skilled grader using 10x magnification.
I1
INCLUDED
Obvious inclusions are visible to a skilled grader using 10x magnification and may affect transparency and brilliance.
I2
INCLUDED
Obvious inclusions are visible to a skilled grader using 10x magnification and may affect transparency and brilliance.
I3
INCLUDED
Obvious inclusions are visible to a skilled grader using 10x magnification and may affect transparency and brilliance.