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Diamond Clarity |
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Clarity measures the relative visibility of external blemishes or internal imperfections (inclusions) naturally occurring within a diamond as evaluated by a qualified gemologist. The clarity scale (GIA) is divided into six primary categories: |
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![]() Not visible 10x |
(F or FL) Flawless
No discernible surface blemishes or inclusions visible when viewed at 10x magnification. (IF) Nearly Flawless |
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![]() Very difficult 10x |
(VVS-1 & VVS-2) Very, Very Slight Inclusions Extremely difficult to very difficult to find surface blemishes or minute inclusions at 10x magnification, but can be more readily seen at 10x once located at 20x magnification. |
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![]() Difficult to find 10x |
(VS-1 & VS-2) Very Slight Inclusions Difficult to somewhat easy to find surface blemishes or minor inclusions at 10x magnification. |
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![]() Somewhat easy to find 10x |
(SI-1 & SI-2) Slight Inclusions Easy to very easy to find surface blemishes or readily noticeable inclusions at 10x magnification, but will usually appear to be "eye clean" without magnification, though some stones will show slight inclusions when viewed from the side against a white background (note: GIA does not recognize an SI-3 clarity grade). |
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![]() Difficult to find unaided eye |
(I-1) Imperfect Surface blemishes or obvious inclusions are somewhat difficult to find with the naked eye, but are easy to see especially after being located with 10x. |
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![]() Easy to find unaided eye |
(I-2, I-3) Imperfect Surface blemishes or obvious inclusions are somewhat easy, or very easy to find with the naked eye. I-2 inclusions will have an effect on either the diamond's aesthetic appearance (beauty) or durability (potential for cracking), I-3 inclusions will have an effect on both. |
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