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Clarity
Diamond clarity ratings are determined by the amount of inclusions and how visible they are. Inclusions consist of tiny pinpoints, markings, and clouding that will affect the overall appearance of the diamond. There are two types of flaws within a natural diamond called inclusions and blemishes. Inclusions refer to the internal flaws of a diamond and blemishes refer to external or surface flaws.
In general, diamonds with fewer inclusions and blemishes will have a better clarity rating, which will increase their brilliance and value. Diamonds with clarity grades VVS1 through SI2 have slight inclusions that may be visible to varying degrees under 10 x magnifications, but should not generally be visible to the naked eye. Diamonds with I1 clarity ratings contain inclusions that are easily seen under 10 x magnifications and may be visible to the naked eye. Diamonds with I2 and I3 clarities have major inclusions that are easily seen without magnification.
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| FL |
Flawless: No inclusions under 10x. |
| IF |
Internally Flawless: No internal imperfections |
| VVS1-VVS2 |
Very, Very Slightly Included: Contains minute inclusions that are extremely difficult for an experienced grader to locate under 10x magnification. |
| VS1-VS2 |
Very Slightly Included: Contain minor inclusions that range from difficult to somewhat easy to see under 10x magnification. |
| SI1-SI2 |
Slightly Included: Imperfections are visible under 10x magnification, and may be visible with the unaided eye. |
| I1 |
Included: Diamonds with significant inclusions. Best suited for use in diamond jewelry. |
| I2-I3 |
Anjolee does not carry I2 and below grade qualities. |
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