Flawness, internally flawnessNo internal or external imperfections. Internally flawless: No internal imperfections. Extremely rare.

Very, Very Slightly IncludedAlmost imperceptible imperfections at 10x magnification. An excellent quality diamond.

Very, Slightly IncludedImperfections are not visible to the naked eye and difficult to detect with a loupe. Less expensive than VVS1 or VVS2.

Slightly IncludedImperfections may be visible to the naked eye. In rare cases, these are "Eye clean" and the imperfections are only visible with a 10x magnification loupe

IncludedI1: These quality diamonds have small inclusions that are visible to the naked eye.I2, I3: Lowest quality diamonds. They look cloudy and the inclusions affect the diamond's life and fire.

What is diamond clarity?

Clarity is one of the most fascinating aspects of a diamond, and it plays a crucial role in determining the value and beauty of these dazzling gemstones. Diamonds are formed deep beneath the Earth's crust under immense pressure and extreme heat, and this intense process can sometimes result in internal characteristics, or inclusions, and surface imperfections, also called inclusions. A diamond's clarity refers to the extent to which these impurities are present and how visible they are when viewing the stone.

Diamonds are graded on a clarity scale that begins with 'Flawless' (Flawless), with no visible inclusions or imperfections, and extends to 'Included' (Included), where impurities are easily noticeable to the naked eye. Between these extremes are grades such as 'Very, very small inclusions' (Very Very Slightly Included), 'Very small inclusions' (Very, Slightly Included), 'Small inclusions' (Slightly included), each with its own subtleties.

A diamond with a high clarity grade, such as Flawless or Very, Very Slightly Included, will exhibit a beautiful sparkle and brilliance because there are few to no imperfections to disturb the light as it travels through the stone. Such diamonds are rare and precious, and they are often the choice for engagement rings and other invaluable jewelry.

On the other hand, diamonds with slightly lower clarity still offer a brilliant sparkle and can represent excellent value for those who want to combine beauty with budget considerations. When choosing a diamond, it is important to consider clarity in combination with the other '4Cs' - Carat, Cut, and Color - to find the perfect stone that suits your taste and needs."

Flawness, internally flawness
No internal or external imperfections. Internally flawless: No internal imperfections. Extremely rare.
Very, Very Slightly Included
Almost imperceptible imperfections at 10x magnification. An excellent quality diamond.
Very, Slightly Included
Imperfections are not visible to the naked eye and difficult to detect with a loupe. Less expensive than VVS1 or VVS2.
Slightly Included
Imperfections may be visible to the naked eye. In rare cases, these are "Eye clean" and the imperfections are only visible with a 10x magnification loupe
Included
I1: These quality diamonds have small inclusions that are visible to the naked eye.
I2, I3: Lowest quality diamonds. They look cloudy and the inclusions affect the diamond's life and fire.