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CLARITY

Clarity is one of the characteristics that are applied when discussing the quality of a
diamond. While F1 is the best in the grading scale, they are incredibly rare. Similar to a
naturally grown diamond, a lab grown crystal may have inclusions, because an
absolutely pure diamond without any defects is mostly a theoretical concept rather than
natural phenomena. Cultured diamonds are are graded (on average) between I, SI, VS
and VVS.

I - INCLUDED. Contain some inclusions that can be seen by the naked eye but they are
so small and tiny that it can be easily hidden in finished jewelry. The cost of such
stones is traditionally much lower, which still makes them very appealing.

SI - SLIGHTLY INCLUDED. Contain some small inclusions that are slightly more
noticeable under 10x magnification but still cannot affect the brilliance and clarity of
the gem.

VS - VERY SLIGHTLY INCLUDED. Inclusions or flaws are hardly seen under 10x
magnification loop.

VVS - VERY VERY SLIGHT INCLUSIONS. These gems have difficult or very difficult to
see inclusions under a 10x loop.

Diamond clarity is a quality of diamonds relating to the existence and visual appearance
of internal defects of a diamond called inclusions, and surface defects called blemishes.
Clarity is one of the four Cs of diamond grading, the others being carat, color, and cut.
Inclusions may be crystals of a foreign material or another diamond crystal, or
structural imperfections such as tiny cracks that can appear whitish or cloudy. The
number, size, color, relative location, orientation, and visibility of inclusions can all
affect the relative clarity of a diamond. A clarity grade is assigned based on the overall
appearance of the stone under 10x magnification.

Most inclusions present in gem-quality diamonds do not affect the diamonds'
performance or structural integrity. However, large clouds can affect a diamond's ability
to transmit and scatter light. Large cracks close to or breaking the surface may reduce a
diamond's resistance to fracture.

Diamonds with higher clarity grades are more valued, with the exceedingly rare
"flawless" graded diamond fetching the highest price. However, minor inclusions or
blemishes are sometimes considered to have some value, as they can be used as unique
identifying marks analogous to fingerprints. In addition, as synthetic diamond
technology improves and distinguishing between natural and synthetic diamonds
becomes more difficult, inclusions or blemishes can be used as proof of natural origin.

FL - FLAWLESS. These stones have no imperfections inside or on the outside of the
stone under the magnification of a loupe of 10 power.

IF - INTERNALLY FLAWLESS. These stones have no inclusions under a loupe with a 10
power magnification.

VVS1, VVS2 - VERY VERY SLIGHT IMPERFECT. These stones have very small inclusions
which are very difficult to see under a loupe with a 10 power magnification.

VS1, VS2 - VERY SLIGHTLY IMPERFECT. These stones have small inclusions which are
slightly difficult to difficult to see under a loupe with a 10 power magnification.

SI1, SI2 - SLIGHTLY IMPERFECT. These stones have inclusions which are fairly easy to
see under a loupe with a 10 power magnification, or visible to the naked eye.

I1, I2, I3 - IMPERFECT. These stones have inclusions which range from eye visible to
very easily seen by the naked eye.
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