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Clarity
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The fewer inclusions the greater its value
Clarity refers to the inclusions in a diamond. Virtually all diamonds contain identifying characteristics, yet many are invisible to the naked eye. These inclusions can be seen under the scrutiny of a 10-power magnifying loupe or a microscope. These are nature's birthmarks. The size, nature, location & number of inclusions determine a diamond's clarity grade.
The clarity grades are:
- Flawless (FL) - the diamond will not have any inclusions or surface blemishes.
- Internally Flawless (IF) - the diamond has no inclusions but may have surface blemishes.
- Very Very Small (VVS 1 & 2) - Minute inclusions that are extremely difficult to see under 10-power magnification.
- Very Small (VS 1 & 2) - Minor inclusions that are difficult to see under 10- power magnification.
- Slightly Included (SI 1& 2) - noticeable to relatively easy to find under 10-power magnification
- Included (I1, 2, 3) - Inclusions are obvious under magnifications and probably to the naked eye.
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