FL/ IF (Flawless / Internally Flawless)

Last time we talked about cut and colour of a diamond. Today we are going to find out why clarity is so important for diamond evaluation. There are two main categories of clarity characteristics – inclusions and blemishes. The fewer the clarity characteristics, the rarer and more valuable the diamond. These rare diamonds that have no inclusions are referred to as internally flawless. However, most diamonds have inclusions, some that are so microscopic that they can only be seen under 50 x magnification and others that can be seen by the naked eye. A laboratory-certified clarity rating of si2 the point at which inclusions are technically not apparent to the average naked eye.

One of the four c’s of diamonds, diamond clarity affects the way your diamond sparkles. The clarity of the diamond is graded on how well light passes through the stone, without being interrupted by inclusions, or little spots and clouds inside the diamond. These inclusions s top the light from cleanly passing through a diamond, and thus detract from the stone’s overall clarity. Diamonds that are internally flawless, or have no inclusions, are going to be much more expensive than diamonds with inclusions. The diamond clarity chart was created in order to rank diamonds on their clarity based on the count, size, location, and severity of inclusions and blemishes a diamond may display.

Diamond clarity and its effect on value there are several diamond price sheets that appraisers throughout the nation consult to estimate the wholesale value for diamonds. The rapaport diamond report is likely the most widely used. 1. A 1. 00 ct round super ideal brilliant cut diamond that is a strict "d" color and "internally flawless" clarity from gia or ags would currently demand a wholesale price of $24,200 per ct. 2. A 1. 00 ct round super ideal brilliant cut diamond that is a strict "d" color and "si2" clarity from gia or ags would currently demand a wholesale price of $6,900 per ct.

If diamonds are internally flawless vvs1 vvs2 vvs diamonds (1 and 2) are very, very slightly included vs1 vs2 vs diamonds (1 and 2) are very slightly included si1 si2 si diamonds (1 and 2) are slightly included i1 i2 i3 i diamonds (1, 2 and 3) are imperfect the gemmological standards in this section refer only to individually registered engagement diamonds set in certain ring styles.

VS1 (Very Slightly Included – 1st Degree)

Gia assigns a clarity grade by looking at the diamond's imperfections in terms of size, nature, position, color or relief and quantity under 10x magnification. The gia clarity scale contains 11 grades, with most diamonds falling into the vs (very slightly included) or si (slightly included) categories. The diamond displayed above has inclusions listed as pinpoint, cloud and feather.

And clarity guide diamond engagement ring guide the colour and clarity of a diamond are two key factors to consider when choosing your perfect engagement ring. Diamond clarity is the term used to measure naturally occurring ‘inclusions’ or tiny blemishes seen within a diamond at ten times magnification. This is measured on a diamond clarity scale which ranges from ‘flawless’ to ‘included’. Within this range, de beers forevermark diamonds are only available between flawless (fl) and very slightly included (vs). Read more. The natural colour of a diamond is one of the standard 4cs of diamond quality. White diamonds are available in colours ranging from d – z, with d diamonds having no hue and displaying the greatest brilliance.

I1 (Included – 1st Degree)

By bryan boyne (g. G. )inclusions and blemishes are present in almost all diamonds in varying degrees – the exception, are those very rare diamonds that receive a fl (flawless) grade. Inclusions and blemishes can be a delicate, natural reminder of the wonderous journey your diamond has undertaken before resting on your finger. However, inclusions can also negatively impact light return and the durability of a diamond. When striking a balance between how much you spend and the beauty of the diamond, choosing the right clarity grade will be a significant consideration.

The color and clarity of a diamond are two key factors to consider when choosing your perfect engagement ring. Diamond clarity is the term used to measure naturally occurring ‘inclusions’ or tiny blemishes are seen within a diamond at ten times magnification. This is measured on a diamond clarity scale which ranges from ‘flawless’ to ‘included’. The natural color of a diamond is one of the standard 4cs of diamond quality. White diamonds are available in colors ranging from d – z, with d diamonds having no hue and displaying the greatest brilliance. This is measured using the gemological institute of america, or the gia color scale.

What to look for:

Only in 1953 the gia started to grade clarity & color in the grading scales we use today. The clarity grade of a diamond is determined by its clarity inclusions that divide into three: internal characteristics (inclusions) these inclusions badly affect the clarity because: it is difficult to repair them – repairing them substantially reduces the diamond’s weight. They are usually bright and thick, and therefore they look worse in the loupe. External characteristics (imperfections) external imperfections affect the clarity grade of a diamond less severely because: it is easy to repair them – repairing them does not substantially reduce the diamond’s weight. They have no brilliance and no thickness, and therefore they are not immediately visible in the loupe.

Diamonds are cut in the following shapes: round, princess, emerald, asscher, marquise, radiant, oval, pear, heart, and cushion.

Flawless (FL), Internally Flawless (IF)

Diamond clarity is determined by the amount of internal imperfections or flaws called inclusions and external imperfections called blemishes that are visible to the human eye under various magnifications. Diamond clarity is one of the four characteristics that give value to a stone. Other categories that create value and beauty are cut, colour and carat. A flawless diamond has no visible imperfections even under 100x magnification. The abbreviation for flawless diamond is to “if” for internally flawless and “fl” for flawless. Flawless diamonds cost more and should only be paired with the best colour called colour “d” to ensure a safe investment.