Diamond Clarity
Let's be clear! Clarity is a measure of the number of inclusions (or tiny imperfections) that occur inside or on the surface of all but the rarest diamonds. Whether you're ready to splurge or just searching for the best value, you'll find diamonds to match your budget with the clarity scale, graded according to the Gemological Institute of America.
I1 Clarity, I1-I2 Clarity
or I2-I3 Clarity
These diamonds have inclusions visible to the naked eye.
SI1-SI2 Clarity
These diamonds have imperfections like clouds or knots visible only under close magnification or when viewed from the side.
VS1-VS2 Clarity or
VVS1-VVS2 Clarity
These diamonds require a microscope to find any hint of flaws and are usually not visible to the naked eye.
F-IF Clarity
These diamonds are flawless or internally flawless graded stones, with no internal or external imperfections—super rare amongst all diamonds!