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The diamond clarity determines how captivating its gleam is. All diamonds have identifying characteristics, but most are invisible to the naked eye. Under the scrutiny of a jeweler's 10X magnifying loupe the appearance of tiny crystals, feathers or clouds can be identified. These natural phenomena are called inclusions. Large inclusions may interfere with the path of light cascading through a diamond, thus effecting its vibrancy. There are five categories in class that anyone interested in purchasing a diamond should be aware of when grading diamond clarity.

FL & F

Diamonds that reveal no flaws on the surface or internally. These are the rarest and most beautiful gems treasured for their absolute purity.

VVS1 or VVS2

Diamonds with minute inclusions absolutely invisible to the naked eye. Only through careful inspection with a microscope can these tiny inclusions be accurately pinpointed. The brilliance of the stone does not suffer in this category.

VS1 or VS2

Diamonds with tiny inclusions difficult to locate. Only a trained eye looking through a 10X loupe can pinpoint the inclusions in this category. The inclusions are nearly impossible to see with the naked eye.

SI1 - SI3

Diamonds with inclusions easily identified through a loupe. Finding flaws in this category with the naked eye is difficult for the SI1 - SI2 range. The gems in this category maintain their integrity, depending on the location of the inclusions. They are an attractive choice when working within a fixed budget without sacrificing beauty or value. Inclusions in an SI3 graded diamond may be seen to the unaided eye, although not with substantial ease. Consider an SI3 as a good I1.

I1 - I3

Diamonds with inclusions which may be seen by the naked eye. The flaws on the I2-I3 range in this category might have some effect on the brilliance of your diamond.

Important information about Clarity Enhancement: There are a few methods used by the diamond industry to enhance diamond clarity. Two of the most widely used methods are laser drilling and fracture filling. In Laser Drilling, a tiny hole is drilled with a laser beam in order to remove carbon specs from the diamond. In Fracture Filling, cleavages and fractures that reach the surface of the stone are filled with a high R. I. material that helps disguise these inclusions. certified loose diamonds does NOT use ANY form of clarity enhancement.

There are different types of flaws or inclusions that lower the diamond clarity. The most common ones are:

Pimpoint: This type of inclusion is definitely the most common flaw. It consists of a small white dot on the surface.

Carbons: Less common than the pimpoint, it consists of a small black dot on the surface.

Feathers: Open inclusions (fractures) within the diamond. Small feathers are usually harmless and do not grow with age.

Clouds: Blurry or hazy areas within the diamond made up of small crystals.

Crystal Growth: Small crystalline development within the diamond.

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