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The lowest grade for jewelery-quality diamonds is I3, which most jewelers advise against buying, since the flaws are significant and visible. The flaws may affect the integrity of the stone.
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What is the highest grade for diamond clarity?
The highest clarity grade is F - Flawless, or IF - Internally Flawless.
What is AAA clarity in a diamond?
The annotation 'AAA' is not a typical clarity notation for a gem-quality diamond.
How is the clarity of a diamond determined?
Gem-stone diamond clarity is documented by a certified gemologist -- with an 'important diamond', potentially more than one gemologist -- according to a scale.From Wikipedia:"Diamond clarity is a quality of diamonds relating to the existence and visual appearance of internal characteristics of a diamond called inclusions, and surface defects called blemishes. ... Inclusions may be crystals of a foreign material or another diamond crystal, or structural imperfections such as tiny cracks that can appear whitish or cloudy. The number, size, color, relative location, orientation, and visibility of inclusions can all affect the relative clarity of a diamond. A clarity grade is assigned based on the overall appearance of the stone under ten times magnification."You can read more, below.
What is a J clarity in a Diamond?
The initial J refers to colour, not clarity. On the scale of colourless diamonds, J fits into the range of slightly yellow.
What is F VVS1?
When you look on the Diamond Clarity Chart as written and designed by G.I.A. (The Gemological Institute of America), you'll see 6 main Clarity Grades. They are: Flawless, Internally Flawless, VVS (VVS1-VVS2), VS (VS1-VS2), SI (SI1-SI2), I (I1-I2-I3).Of all the Diamond Clarity ratings out there, the VVS Clarity Grade (That's V V S, not WS!) is as close to perfection as most people will ever see.VVS stands for Very Very Slightly Included. (Some people call it Very Very Slight Inclusions) VVS is separated into 2 Categories: VVS1 and VVS2. Together, they form one of the best Clarity ratings in the World. Very Very Slight Inclusions means that the flaws and inclusions inside the Diamond are very, very difficult to spot under a 10x Microscope or Jeweler's Loupe.When most people view VVS Clarity Diamonds, it pretty much looks clean to them. No immediate Inclusions meet the eye. They have a hard time finding any visible flaws in the Diamond whatsoever.It takes a trained eye to pick out any pin-points or flaws in a VVS Diamond. You really have to have a keen eye and a little patience.Most people will never spot the imperfections. The inclusions are so small, they're insignificant. Even a trained expert really has to scrutinize the Diamond well. VVS Imperfections are pretty much invisible.If you want one of the best Clarity Ratings, if you want a Diamond that looks flawless, but doesn't cost like a Flawless Diamond does... Then VVS is the way to go!If you compare VVS to a VS Clarity Diamond, or even the average SI Clarity Graded Diamond, you'll see the difference. And if you place a VVS Clarity Diamond up against an I Clarity Diamond, (I Clarity is the lowest Clarity Grade) the difference will be so striking, it'll be a day and night difference.VVS is stunning and awesome! VVS Clarity Diamonds are bright and bold because they have virtually no imperfections to block the brilliance and light from entering or exiting the stone. VVS stones light up and emit more beautiful rays of refraction and life than you've ever seen before. They are top of the line.Getting any Clarity higher than a VVS Diamond is extremely rare. Flawless and Internally Flawless are collector's items and hardly ever enter the market, let alone go up for sale. So for most of us, VVS is the best we can buy.If Quality is what you seek, VVS is the Clarity for you!VVS1 or VVS2 won't make much of a difference in looks... Maybe one less dot or pin-point inclusion in the VVS1, but they will differ a lot in price! The further up the list you go, the more money you'll have to shell out. But if you want the best that money can buy, and if money is no option, then take a look at the perfection and beauty of a VVS Clarity Diamond!And if you're investing in VVS, make sure you're getting it G.I.A. Certified also! G.I.A. is the only way to go! To make that kind of expensive purchase, and NOT get it guaranteed by the biggest and best Certificate Company in the World, would be a shame!A G.I.A. Laser-Inscribed, Certified VVS Clarity Diamond is the Cream of the Crop!My only other advice is, if you buy VVS, one of the best Clarity Grades on the market, don't stop there! By all means, make sure it's D-E-F Color as well! (D,E or F Colors are Colorless Diamonds, which are Pure White, and have the Highest Color Ratings as well!) With a VVS Clarity, Pure White Diamond, you'll truly have the best of the best, and trust me... You'll never regret it!
What does clarity HI clarity I2-I3 mean in a diamond?
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.
What is a fl grade diamond?
For a diamond, FL, or flawless, is the highest grade for clarity -- it is perfection for the stone in terms of its clarity.
What is the highest grade for diamond clarity?
The highest clarity grade is F - Flawless, or IF - Internally Flawless.
What is the highest grade a diamond can achieve in clarity and color?
D would be the highest grade
How do you tell clarity in a diamond?
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.
What is an SI quality diamond?
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.
What grade of diamond is best?
There are several 'best' grades, depending on whether you are grading clarity, cut or colour.Best clarity is Flawless or Internally Flawless (F) or (IF)Best 'colourless' grade is DBest colour grade for a naturally coloured diamond is Fancy VividBest cut depends on who's selling the diamond; many sellers claim that their cut is the 'best'.
How much is a 3 carat diamond worth with color grade H and clarity I1?
Any diamond is 'worth' what someone will pay you for it. If you have such a diamond, best practices dictate that you pay a certified gemologist for a certificate describing and valuing the gem. You can purchase a diamond of this weight, colour and clarity grade, depending on the cut and pay from US$24,800 to US$30,700.
What is a diamond worth?
A diamond is worth whatever someone will pay you for it. Depends on the diamond. A diamond's value is determined by carat, color, cut and clarity. There are many grades of diamonds from industrial grade to Flawless, gem quality.
What is imp1 diamond?
IMP is a clarity value used by some gemologists who grade diamonds. It is not used by the Gemological Institute of America.
How valuable are colored diamonds?
Every diamond is valued by its cut, colour, clarity and carat weight. Of equal carat weight and clarity, a coloured diamond graded as a Fancy Colour will probably cost you more than the diamond simply graded as a jewelery grade D-F colour.
How much is a grade seven 5 carat diamond worth?
There is no such thing as a grade seven 5 carat. Diamonds are graded based on clarity, color, cut and carat weight. A round GIA certified 5.01 carat, H color, VS1 clarity diamond is valued at $90,640.
