Diamond Clarity




DIAMOND

CLARITY

Inclusions found on a diamond can be considered nature's birthmarks, the diwstinguishing characteristics that make the stone unique

When grading a diamond, the amont of inclusions and blemishes has a direct impact on its clarity and value. Flawless diamonds containing no inclusions are extremely rare and very expensive.


GRADING SCALE

Move the slider to view different diamond clarity grades or view the Clarity Grade Chart below



DIAMOND CLARITY GRADE CHART


FL/IF
Flawless/ Internally Flawless
3% of jewellery quality diamonds are rated FL/IF. No intinclusions or blemishes are visible under 10x magnification.
See FL & IF Graded Diamonds

VVS1,VVS2
Very, Very Slightly Included
VVS1: Inclusions are extremely difficult to see at 10x.
VVS2: Inclusions are very difficult to see at 10x.
See VVS Graded Diamonds

VS1,VS2
Very Slightly Included
VS1: Inclusions are minor and slightly less visible at 10x.
VS2: Inclusions are minor and slightly more visible at 10x.
See VS Graded Diamonds

SI1,SI2
Slightly Included
SI1: Inclusions are noticeable at 10x and may be visible to the unaided eye.
SI2: More noticeable inclusions at 10x and usually visible to the naked eye.
See I &K Graded Diamonds

I1-I3
Heavily Included
I1-I3: Inclusions are obvious, visible to the eye under 10x magnification.
Not carried by Michael Trio.

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