The initial J refers to colour, not clarity. On the scale of colourless diamonds, J fits into the range of slightly yellow.
AAA clarity is not a recognized rating for diamonds. The standard clarity scale for diamonds ranges from Flawless (no inclusions) to Included (visible inclusions). AAA is not a term used in the diamond industry to describe clarity.
The highest clarity grade is F - Flawless, or IF - Internally Flawless.
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.
Your question includes two characters:H is used to describe a colour of a 'white' diamond, and indicates that the diamond is barely yellow1 must be preceded by other letters in order to signify clarity. Those letters can be VVS, VS, or I.
The standard magnification for diamond clarity grading under FTC guidelines is 10x. This level of magnification allows gemologists to accurately assess the internal characteristics of a diamond to determine its clarity grade.
A diamond is valued by its cut, clarity, carat weight and colour. A local jeweler can look at your stone and give you a precise answer.
"The clarity of the diamond tells you how clear the diamond is"
A diamond with a color grade of I-J falls within the near-colorless range. This means the diamond will have a slight hint of yellow or brown tint, which may be noticeable to the naked eye. The overall quality and beauty of a diamond depend on factors such as cut, clarity, and carat weight, in addition to color.
Clarity of a diamond is an ANSII standardized procedure that involves placing a light near the diamond and measuring the refraction.
For a diamond, FL, or flawless, is the highest grade for clarity -- it is perfection for the stone in terms of its clarity.
You can review the charts and information, below, to learn more about diamond clarity symbols.
AAA clarity is not a recognized rating for diamonds. The standard clarity scale for diamonds ranges from Flawless (no inclusions) to Included (visible inclusions). AAA is not a term used in the diamond industry to describe clarity.
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.
these days not that much.Another AnswerBlue Nile is offering a loose stone labeled Marquise cut, 1.01 carat with a Very Good cut, J colour, SI1 clarity for $2,500+. Your indicator 'C' is unfamiliar. Also an 'I' clarity will reduce the value of your stone, since inclusions (flaws) are visible to the naked eye.Finally, the diamond is only worth what someone will pay you for it.
The highest clarity grade is F - Flawless, or IF - Internally Flawless.
IMP1 Clarity refers to a diamond clarity grading scale used by some diamond sellers. It is typically considered to be an inclusion-heavy grade, indicating visible inclusions within the diamond that can affect its appearance and value. Diamonds with IMP1 Clarity may have noticeable flaws and imperfections when examined under magnification.