Diamond Clarity

Almost all diamonds, except internally flawless, will contain minute traces of non-crystallized carbon or small non-diamond crystals. Most are not discernible to the naked eye and require magnification to become visible. Called inclusions, they are nature's fingerprint and make every diamond unique. Minute inclusions neither mar its beauty nor endanger its beauty; however, the fewer they are, the rarer the diamond will be and the more expensive it will be.

One carat is divided into 100 "points" so that a diamond of 25 points is described as a quarter of a carat or 0.25 carats. Size is the most obvious factor in determining the value of a diamond, but two diamonds of equal size can have unequal prices, depending on their cut, color, and inclusions, diamonds of quality can be found in all size and price ranges.

Clarity Grading:

		Flawless
		No blemishes or inclusions when viewed under 10X magnification.

		Internally Flawless
		No inclusions and only insignificant surface blemishes when viewed under 10X magnification.

		Very Very Slight Inclusions
		Minute inclusions that are difficult to see under 10X magnification.

		Very Slight Inclusions
		Minor inclusions ranging from difficult to somewhat easy to see, face up, under 10X magnification.

		Slight Inclusions
		Noticeable inclusions that easy (SI1) or very easy (SI2) to see under 10X magnification. Clean, face up, to the naked eye.

		Imperfect
		Obvious inclusions that are usually visible, face up, to the naked eye. Distinctions are based on the combined effect of durability, transparency, and brilliance.

No blemishes or inclusions when viewed under 10X magnification.