

IF
Internally flawless.
Diamonds in this grade have no visible flaws even when examined at x10 magnification.

VVS1
Very, very slight inclusion.
Diamonds with a VVS1 or VVS2 grade have barely any inclusions and these can only be found under very high magnification.

VVS2
Very, very slight inclusion.
Diamonds with a VVS1 or VVS2 grade have barely any inclusions and these can only be found under very high magnification.

VS1
Very slight inclusion.
VS1 diamonds have a series of tiny inclusions that is common with the VS1 grade and can only be discovered using x10 magnification.

VS2
Very slight inclusion.
VS2 diamonds have a series of tiny inclusions that is common with the VS2 grade and can only be discovered using x10 magnification.

SI1
Slight inclusion
Slight inclusions are easily seen under x10 magnification. SI1-graded diamonds have small inclusions that will be visible to the naked eye.

SI2
Slight inclusion
Diamonds have a greater number of inclusions that will almost always be visible to the naked eye. In comparison to I1 clarity, they sparkle more due to less number of inclusions.

I1
Inclusion.
Diamonds have numerous inclusions that can be seen easily. Diamonds of this clarity represent incredible value compared to higher clarity grades. These diamonds are perfect for people not sensitive to the presence of inclusions, but want a larger size (or weight) of diamond.
D
D-colour diamond possesses the highest color purity and is a symbol of perfection. It is considered extremely rare and has no recognizable shades of color.
E
E-color diamond is visually stunning and has very high color grading. It is incredibly rare and has almost no recognizable color shading.
F
F-color diamond has excellent beauty and contains a minute shade of color that is undetectable by the untrained eye.
G
G-color diamond is exquisite and the warmth of colour present can be noticeable when compared with better colour grading.
H
H-color diamond is considered a white diamond that does not compromise on the stone’s sparkle. A slight tinge of color can reflect but it is not very obvious.
I
I-color diamond is scintillating and considered a white diamond that does not distract from the diamond’s sparkle. Noticeable color may be detectable to the untrained eye. It looks best in yellow gold settings.

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