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4C's
Clarity
Color
Carat-Weight
Cut
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Clarity
A rarity.
To determine
a diamond’s clarity, it is viewed under 10-power magnification
by
a trained eye. Most diamonds contain very tiny inclusions. However,
the fewer and
smaller the inclusions are, the less likely it is that they will
interfere with the passage of
light through the diamond, and the more beautiful the diamond will
be. Diamonds,
more than any other gemstone, have the capability to produce the
maximum amount of
brilliance. A diamond that is free of interior or exterior inclusions
is very rare and
therefore more valuable. So, the clearer the diamond, the clearer
your choice.
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| FL |
IF |
VVS¹
-VVS² |
VS¹-VS² |
SI¹-SI² |
I¹-I²-I³ |
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(Flawless)
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(Internally Flawless
– minor surface blemishes)
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(Very, very small
inclusions)
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(Very
small inclusions)
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(Small
inclusions)
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(Imperfect
–
eye-visible inclusions)
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