Cut | Color | Clarity | Carat Weight
Practically all diamonds contain naturally occurring internal characteristics called inclusions. The size, nature, location and amount of inclusions determine a diamond's clarity grade and affect its cost.
One unique advantage of the Ideal Cut is that its sparkle can mask otherwise noticeable inclusions.
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FL-IF
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WS1-WS2
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VS1-VS2
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SI1-SI2
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I1-I2
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No inclusions
visible (by an expert) under 10x magnification. |
Minute-extremely
difficult to find under 10x. (VVS=Very, very slight inclusions.) |
Minor-diffcult
to find under 10x. (VS=Very slight inclusions. |
Noticeable,
relatively easy to find under 10x. (SI=Small Inclusions) |
Obvious
under 10x - Just visible to the naked eye. (I = Imperfect) |
Clarity Grading Scale
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GIA
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Flawless
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WS1
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WS2
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VS1
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VS2
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SI1
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SI2
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I1
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I2
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I3
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Internally
Flawless
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Imperfect
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AGS
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0
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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Cut | Color | Clarity | Carat Weight
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