Diamond Rings Big Diamond Rings Black Diamond Rings Blue Diamond Rings Champagne Diamond Rings Cheap Diamond Rings Diamond Anniversary Ring Diamond Cluster Rings Diamond Cocktail Rings Diamond Engagement Rings Diamond Engagement Wedding Rings Diamond Eternity Ring Diamond Heart Ring Diamond Promise Ring Diamond Right Hand Rings Diamond Three Stone Rings Diamond Wedding Ring Set Diamond Wedding Rings Diamond White Gold Ring Emerald Cut Diamond Ring Emerald Diamond Ring Estate Diamond Ring Filigree Diamond Ring Genuine Diamond Ring Heart Shaped Diamond Ring Marquise Diamond Ring Men’s Diamond Ring Yellow Gold Diamond Rings Diamond Earrings Blue Diamond Earrings Carat Diamond Earrings Diamond and Pearl Earrings Diamond CZ Zircon Earrings Diamond Stud Earrings Hoop Diamond Earrings Real Diamond Earrings Diamond Pendants Diamond Circle Pendant Diamond Cross Diamond Doves Diamond Heart Pendant Diamond Bracelets Diamond Tennis Bracelet Men’s Diamond Bracelet White Gold Diamond Bracelet Diamond Necklace Diamond Heart Necklace Diamond Jewelry Black Diamond Jewelry Diamond Bangles Diamond Bridal Sets Diamond Brooch Diamond Chain Diamond Jewels Diamond Pins Diamond Wedding Sets Men’s Diamond Chain Three Stone Diamond Diamond Watches Diamond Carat Care Certification Clarity Color Cut Cushion Cut Diamond Emerald Cut Diamond European Cut Diamond Mine Cut Diamond Pear Cut Diamond Rose Cut Diamond Diamond Gold CZ Fine Diamond Semi Mount Diamond Solitaire Pink Diamond Synthetic Diamond Value Vintage Diamond White Diamond Yellow Diamond Diamond Bands Diamond Eternity Bands Diamond Wedding Bands Men's Diamond Wedding Bands Platinum Diamond Wedding Bands	About Clarity The term clarity is used to identify the nature of impurities trapped in a diamond and further to estimate the quantum of such impurities present in the stone. Impurities present in a diamond are either termed as inclusions or blemishes. The term inclusion (or birthmark) refers to various types of crystallized formations, impurity clouds, colored spots or cracks inside the stone while the blemishes are irregular cuts, scratches and coarseness that appear on the surface of a diamond. One of the crucial factors to judge the quality of a diamond is the Clarity. Lesser the inclusions and blemishes, higher will be the clarity. To examine the presence or absence of the above mentioned impurities or imperfections in a diamond, jewelers use a specific gradation technique where various grades are assigned to a Diamond Clarity scale ranging from ‘internally flawless’ to ‘included’. Presence of internal inclusions and external blemishes in a diamond is quite usual. However in normal circumstances, these are not visible to unaided eyes and can be viewed only through10X magnification or by using a jeweler’s magnifying loupe. The clarity grades are categorized depending on three factors such as Whether a diamond possesses natural inclusions How small or large are the inclusions when magnified Whether the inclusions are visible to unaided eyes Thus we get 5 different clarity grades- Internally Flawless (IF) – diamonds with no visible inclusions Very, Very Slightly Included (VVS1 and VVS2)- diamonds with minute natural inclusions only detected under 10x magnification Very Slightly Included (VS1 and VS2)- diamonds with very small inclusions which are faintly visible when magnified Slightly Included (SI1, SI2, and SI3)- diamonds with small natural inclusions Included (I1, I2 and I3)- diamonds with larger natural inclusions which are visible to unaided eyes) Like the other properties of Four Cs, the clarity of a diamond also influences the value of a diamond significantly. It is needless to say, diamonds with better clarity demand higher prices. You own the best diamond and the most valuable one if it belongs the highest grade i.e. Internally Flawless. An IF rated diamond though hard to find, can cost you a million! Other types of diamonds down the clarity grade line are better options for those consumers who are on budget. In many occasions, a low clarity diamond is masked by having a great cut or an attractive color. A gorgeous cut or intense coloration of a diamond helps to hide any natural flaws already present in the stone. Even the size of a Diamond matters. With a larger size, it is easy to undergo various clarity enhancement treatments that in due course, would make the diamond nearly flawless. Today, with the advancement of technology, the laser drilling and fracture filling processes have been proved effective in removing inclusions and reducing blemishes to a large extent. According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) guidelines, jewelers are required to disclose information to the consumers regarding the clarity enhancement treatments, if done. Consumers should always ask for all necessary details about the diamond before finalizing the deal.

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About Clarity

The term clarity is used to identify the nature of impurities trapped in a diamond and further to estimate the quantum of such impurities present in the stone. Impurities present in a diamond are either termed as inclusions or blemishes. The term inclusion (or birthmark) refers to various types of crystallized formations, impurity clouds, colored spots or cracks inside the stone while the blemishes are irregular cuts, scratches and coarseness that appear on the surface of a diamond.

One of the crucial factors to judge the quality of a diamond is the Clarity. Lesser the inclusions and blemishes, higher will be the clarity. To examine the presence or absence of the above mentioned impurities or imperfections in a diamond, jewelers use a specific gradation technique where various grades are assigned to a Diamond Clarity scale ranging from ‘internally flawless’ to ‘included’. Presence of internal inclusions and external blemishes in a diamond is quite usual. However in normal circumstances, these are not visible to unaided eyes and can be viewed only through10X magnification or by using a jeweler’s magnifying loupe.

The clarity grades are categorized depending on three factors such as

Whether a diamond possesses natural inclusions
How small or large are the inclusions when magnified
Whether the inclusions are visible to unaided eyes

Thus we get 5 different clarity grades-

Internally Flawless (IF) – diamonds with no visible inclusions
Very, Very Slightly Included (VVS1 and VVS2)- diamonds with minute natural inclusions only detected under 10x magnification
Very Slightly Included (VS1 and VS2)- diamonds with very small inclusions which are faintly visible when magnified
Slightly Included (SI1, SI2, and SI3)- diamonds with small natural inclusions
Included (I1, I2 and I3)- diamonds with larger natural inclusions which are visible to unaided eyes)

Like the other properties of Four Cs, the clarity of a diamond also influences the value of a diamond significantly. It is needless to say, diamonds with better clarity demand higher prices. You own the best diamond and the most valuable one if it belongs the highest grade i.e. Internally Flawless. An IF rated diamond though hard to find, can cost you a million! Other types of diamonds down the clarity grade line are better options for those consumers who are on budget. In many occasions, a low clarity diamond is masked by having a great cut or an attractive color. A gorgeous cut or intense coloration of a diamond helps to hide any natural flaws already present in the stone. Even the size of a Diamond matters. With a larger size, it is easy to undergo various clarity enhancement treatments that in due course, would make the diamond nearly flawless. Today, with the advancement of technology, the laser drilling and fracture filling processes have been proved effective in removing inclusions and reducing blemishes to a large extent. According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) guidelines, jewelers are required to disclose information to the consumers regarding the clarity enhancement treatments, if done. Consumers should always ask for all necessary details about the diamond before finalizing the deal.