3. Clarity

Clarity refers to a diamond's internal quality. Grading is performed under 10 power magnification. The size and location of an inclusion determines the clarity grading.

 

 

FI
(Flawless)
IF
(Internally Flawless - minor surface blemishes)
VVS1-VVS2
(very, very small inclusions)
VS1-VS2
(very small inclusions)
SI1-SI2
(small inclusions)
I1-I2-I3
(imperfect, eye-visible inclusions)
The grading examples above are according to GIA specifications

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