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Gemstone clarity can be divided into three major groups or clarity types. Type I gemstones are often inclusion free, type II gemstones are normally have a few or minor inclusions, and type III gemstones are almost always with inclusion and do not come clean. Garnet Is a Type II Gemstone. VVS - Inclusions are minor. They are usually visible to the unaided eye. VS - Inclusions are noticeable or easy to spot. Occasionally they are visible to the unaided eye. SI 1, SI 2 - Inclusions are very obvious. They are visible to the unaided eye with SI 2 being more apparent than SI 1. I 1 - Inclusions are prominent, a moderate affect on appearance and durability. I 2 - Inclusions are prominent, a severe affect on appearance and durability.

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