Diamond Clarity Chart & Grading Scale

Below are the industry accepted clarity chart and grading scale. It is always recommended that you ask for an independent laboratory certificate to be assured of the clarity of your Natural Color Diamond.

Diamond Clarity Chart

F-IF VVS1, VVS2 VS1, VS2 SI1, SI2 I1, I2, I3
F-IF VVS1-VVS2 VS1-VS2 SI1-SI2 I1-I3

Diamond Clarity Grading Scale

F Flawless - free from all inclusions or blemishes
IF Internally Flawless - No inclusions visible at 10x magnification
VVS1 Very, Very Slightly Included - Inclusions that are extremely difficult to locate at 10x magnification
VVS2 Very, Very Slightly Included - Inclusions that are very difficult to locate at 10x magnification
VS1 Very Slightly Included - Minor inclusions that are difficult to locate at 10x
VS2 Very Slightly Included - Minor inclusions that are somewhat difficult to locate at 10x magnification
SI1 Slightly Included - Noticeable inclusions that are easy to locate at 10x
SI2 Slightly Included - Noticeable inclusions that are very easy to locate at 10x magnification
I1 Included - Obvious inclusions. Somewhat easy to locate with the unaided eye
I2 Included - Obvious inclusions. Easy to locate with the unaided eye
I3 Included - Obvious inclusions. Very easy to locate with the unaided eye


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