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Clarity

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Nature has identified each diamond by natural “inclusions:” crystals, feathers, lines, etc. These traits developed in the diamond during its formation.

Diamond clarity is determined by the absence of these inclusions. The fewer the inclusions, the rarer the diamond and the greater the value. Flawless and internally flawless diamonds are exceedingly rare. The term “flawless” is a highly restricted one. Under Federal Trade Commission rules a diamond can only be deemed flawless when no internal or external imperfections are visible to a professional eye under 10 power magnification using a binocular microscope in good light. While inclusions may not affect the beauty of a diamond, they do affect its value and price.

All of our diamonds are graded for clarity in an accredited laboratory, or by an internationally recognized gemological institute.

When Examined Under 10 Power Magnification

	F1 – flawless IF – internally flawless
	VVS1 – extremely difficult to locate inclusions VVS2 – very, very small inclusions
	VS1 – minor characteristics difficult to locate VS2 – very small inclusions
	SI1 – noticeable SI2 – easily noticed small inclusions

Visible to the Naked Eye

	I1 – eye-visible inclusions
	I2 – obvious eye-visible inclusions
	I3 – lacks transparency and contains dark inclusions easily visible to the naked eye