Virtually all diamonds contain identifying characteristics, most of them too small to be seen with the unaided eye. These "inclusions" are nature’s birthmarks; when viewed using magnification they like tiny crystals, clouds or feathers.
To determine a diamond’s clarity grade, a gemologist will consider the size, number, position, color and general of any incusions. Diamonds exhibitind no such inclusions are categorized as flawless (FL) or internally flawless (IF).
In general, the greater the number and size of inclusions within a diamond, the lower its clarity grade. Our diamonds are selected from the top clarity grades;any inclusions only become visible under 10x power magnification
FL |
Flawless |
IF |
Internally Flawless |
VVS1 |
Very Very Small Inclusions 1 |
VVS2 |
Very Very Small Inclusions 2 |
VS1 |
Very Small Inclusions 1 |
VS2 |
Very Small Inclusions 2 |
SI1 |
Small Inclusions 1 |
SI2 |
Small Inclusions 2 |
SI3 |
Small Inclusions 3 |
I1 |
Inclusions 1 |
I2 |
Inclusions 2 |
I3 |
Inclusions 3 |