Diamond Clarity
The “Clarity” of a diamond indicates how free that diamond is of inclusions and blemishes, or other imperfections, that may affect its beauty and durability. Because diamonds are formed under extreme heat and pressure, deep within the earth, they often contain unique birthmarks either internal (inclusions) or external (blemishes). While creating lab-grown diamonds these birthmarks can occur as they follow the same natural processes. Diamonds without birthmarks are rare, and this rarity will impact a diamond’s value. Every diamond is unique whether earth mined, or lab created.
To determining a clarity grade, the diamond grader will consider the size, nature, position, colour and quantity of clarity characteristics visible under 10X magnification. The Clarity Scale contains 11 grades ranging from flawless (FL) to included (I3), with the majority of diamonds falling into the VS (very slightly included) or SI (slightly included) categories. No diamond is perfect although some come close. These are classified as Flawless diamonds and are exceptionally rare.
To determining a clarity grade, the diamond grader will consider the size, nature, position, colour and quantity of clarity characteristics visible under 10X magnification. The Clarity Scale contains 11 grades ranging from flawless (FL) to included (I3), with the majority of diamonds falling into the VS (very slightly included) or SI (slightly included) categories. No diamond is perfect although some come close. These are classified as Flawless diamonds and are exceptionally rare.