Diamond Color Grade And Clarity Chart
Diamond clarity chart and grades.
Diamond color grade and clarity chart. Understanding what diamond color means helps in choosing the right diamond. Professional gem graders use the following diamond clarity grades. Very slightly included 2. Diamond clarity is measured on a scale from included not carried by brilliant earth slightly included si1 and si2 very slightly included vs1 and vs2 very very slightly included vvs1 and vvs2 internally flawless to flawless.
Very slightly included 1. Ags 5 6 or 7. A diamond with a clarity grade of 1 or 2 vvs1 or vvs2 has minute inclusions that are difficult for a skilled grader to see under 10x magnification. Very very slightly included 2.
If while shopping for a diamond you are ever given a color range e g. Ags 3 or 4. While white diamonds receive a grade of d to z based on the yellow or brown tint present fancy color diamonds are graded on the intensity of its color. Very slightly included diamonds with a clarity grade of 3 or 4 vs1 or vs2 have minor inclusions.
A lower color diamond with a higher cut grade will have more sparkle and visual appeal than a higher color diamond with a lower cut grade. Very very slightly included 1. A chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond has no hue like a drop of pure water and consequently a higher value. G h as opposed to a specific grade the diamond is not certified by gia.