Clarity for a diamond describes the number and amount of flaws or inclusions in a stone. Perfect clarity -- the lack of any flaws or inclusions -- is called Flawless, or Internally Flawless, which is the highest clarity grade.
The Gemological Institute of America has developed grading charts for diamonds related to color and clarity. A diamond’s clarity refers to the presence of identifying characteristics on and within the diamond. Diamonds are graded for clarity under 10x loupe magnification. Clarity grades range from Internally Flawless, diamonds which are completely free of blemishes and inclusions even under 10 x magnifications, to Imperfect 3, diamonds which possess large, heavy blemishes and inclusions that are visible to the naked eye.
The initials SI mean slightly included. This grade is near the lower end of the clarity scale for a diamond. You can read more about clarity grades, below.
The clarity grade of a diamond is determined by the number, and visibility, of its natural inclusions. Diamond clarity is rated using a 10x loupe, as a standard.Inclusions exist inside a diamond, or on its surface, and may be present in various forms, which include:pinpoints (white dots)carbon (black dots)feathersbubblescrystalscracksscratcheschipsYou can read more about diamond clarity, below.
A diamond is valued by its cut, clarity, carat weight and colour.
A diamond is valued by its cut, clarity, carat weight and colour.
Every diamond is rated by its colour and clarity differently, along grades for each measurement. Tiffany and Company will gladly provide you with certificates that detail the colour and clarity -- and carat weight and cut -- of any diamond you purchase from them.
SI2 indicates that in at least two places inside the diamond, inclusions, however slight, are visible.You can view diamond clarity images, below, including one for a diamond graded as SI2.
In grading a diamond's clarity, VS indicates Very Slight.
Clarity H-I sounds more like the colour grade. Clarity I2-i3 means that there are two or three visible inclusions in the diamond. This is the lowest clarity grade for gem-stone quality diamonds.
The initials SI mean slightly included. This grade is near the lower end of the clarity scale for a diamond. You can read more about clarity grades, below.
"The clarity of the diamond tells you how clear the diamond is"
The annotation 'AAA' is not a typical clarity notation for a gem-quality diamond.
Clarity of a diamond is an ANSII standardized procedure that involves placing a light near the diamond and measuring the refraction.
You can review the charts and information, below, to learn more about diamond clarity symbols.
For a diamond, FL, or flawless, is the highest grade for clarity -- it is perfection for the stone in terms of its clarity.
The clarity grade of a diamond is determined by the number, and visibility, of its natural inclusions. Diamond clarity is rated using a 10x loupe, as a standard.Inclusions exist inside a diamond, or on its surface, and may be present in various forms, which include:pinpoints (white dots)carbon (black dots)feathersbubblescrystalscracksscratcheschipsYou can read more about diamond clarity, below.
You can have the clarity of a Diamond assessed at a Jewellers, often the item may be needed to be sent away. With an Enhanced diamond the diamond has been treated to achieve a better clarity than it originally had.
Trained gemologists use a 10x magnification to identify diamond clarity. You can read more about how clarity is graded by understanding the flaws and how they occur, below.