Diamond Cut And Clarity Chart

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Diamond cut and clarity chart.

For color d or completely colorless diamond is the highest grade. For round cut diamonds 1 carat or over a vs1 or vs2 will give you an eye clean stone. A diamond with a clarity grade of 1 or 2 vvs1 or vvs2 has minute inclusions that are difficult for a skilled grader to see under 10x magnification. Ags 5 6 or 7.

It s usually a safe bet that the diamond will be eye clean. In step cut shapes such as emerald cut and asscher cut diamonds the shallow pavilion and open table accentuate the clarity of the stone and can make characteristics more easily visible. Ags 3 or 4. The larger the diamond carat weight can be a factor the easier it is to see.

The importance of diamond clarity is affected by the other diamond qualities such as shape and size. For round cut diamonds under 1 carat a vs2 or si1 clarity grade will give you an eye clean diamond sometimes even si2 doesn t have visible inclsuions. We ll also bring together all the four cs of gem grading carat color cut and clarity and recommend combinations that work well. Fl or flawless is the highest grade for clarity.

While flawless and colorless diamonds are extremely rare cut determines a diamond s true value. Very slightly included diamonds with a clarity grade of 3 or 4 vs1 or vs2 have minor inclusions. An fl diamond has no imperfections even when magnified 10x by a professional. We ll introduce you to our diamond clarity chart which contains information on clarity terminology and explains how professionals grade clarity.

With a high quality cut you can get away with a diamond lower in color and clarity.