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CLARITY
Diamonds form naturally deep within the Earth under tremendous
pressure and extreme heat, and as a result, most contain internal
or external features even in their polished state called clarity
characteristic, no two diamonds are alike. A diamond's clarity
is effectively determined by viewing the gem using 10 power
magnifications under controlled lighting. GIA uses 11 clarity
grades ranging from "Flawless, VVS (Very, Very, Small),
VS (Very Small), SI (Slightly Included), to I (Included).
Generally clarity characteristics cannot be seen to the unaided
eye until reaching the lower SI to I grades.
The vast majority of diamonds offered on GemFind are SI grades
or rarer in quality. Therefore, in the grades available on
this site, clarity is a rarity factor that affects the price,
yet we believe it is best to view the diamond in person before
making the actual purchase. This is why we believe in SEE
IT FIRST campaign where-by you can visit one of our affiliates
near you to see your diamond first. One should note that in
selecting an Emerald Cut diamond vs. a Round Brilliant Cut,
the facet arrangement of the Emerald Cut makes the clarity
features much more noticeable to the eye; therefore, most
consumers select a higher rarer clarity grade when choosing
such a shape.
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FL-IF
No Inclusions visible (by expert) under 10x magnification.
(FL=Flawless
IF=Internally Flawless)
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VVS1-VVS2
Minute-extremely difficult to find under 10 xs.
(VVS=Very, very, slight inclusions)
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VS1-VS2
Minor-difficult to find under 10 xs.
(VS=Very slight inclusions)
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SI1-SI2
Noticeable, relatively easy to find under 10 xs.
(SI=Small Inclusions)
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I1-I2
Obvious under 10x - Just visible to naked eye.
(I1=
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