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A diamond’s clarity is rated by the number, size and position of its internal inclusions or flaws. The fewer the flaws, the more valuable the stone. Diamonds are classified according to their position on the GIA clarity scale, from FL (flawless) to I3 (imperfect, inclusions visible to the naked eye.)
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FL: Flawless. No internal or external flaws. Very rare and very beautiful diamonds.
IF: Internally Flawless. No internal flaws. Also very rare and beautiful diamonds.
VVS1-VVS2: Very very slightly included: These inclusions are very difficult to see under 10x magnification. An excellent quality diamond.
VS1-VS2: Very slightly included: Inclusions are not typically visible to the unaided eye. Less expensive than VVS1 or VVS2 grades. Also high quality diamonds.
SI1-SI2: Slightly Included: These inclusions are visible under 10x magnification and may be visible with the unaided eye. A good value diamond.
I1-I2-I3: Included: Inclusions and flaws visible to the naked eye.
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The chart below compares the prices of diamonds with same carat weight, color, and cut grades.
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Depth % |
Table % |
| FL |
Flawless No internal or external flaws.
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$6,900.00 |
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| IF |
Internally Flawless
No internal flaws.
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$6,500.00 |
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VVS1
VVS2 |
Very, very slightly included
Very difficult to see inclusions under 10X magnification.
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$6,200.00 |
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VS1
VS2 |
Very, very slightly included
Very different to see inclusions under 10X magnification.
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$6,900.00 |
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SI1
SI2 |
Very slightly included
Easy to see inclusions under 10X magnification. May not be able to see inclusions with unaided eye.
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$4,500.00 |
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I1
I2
I3 |
Included
Contains inclusions that are visible to the naked eye. Diamonds On Fifth carries only I1 grade. |
$3,200.00 |
Diamonds on Fifth Recommendations
Diamonds on Fifth recommends that you select an “eye-clean” diamond – one that has no inclusions, which are visible to the unaided eye. Diamonds of this clarity are much less expensive than IF do FL grade diamonds and typically do not contain visible inclusions that detract from the beauty of the diamond. To insure the highest clarity diamonds, Diamonds on Fifth carries only FL-I1 which represent some for the clearest diamonds available.
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