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All About
the Clarity of
A Diamond 
Practically all diamonds contain naturally occuring internal
characteristics called inclusions. The size, location and
amount of inclusions determine a diamond's clarity
grade and affect its cost. One unique advantage of the
cut is that its sparkle can mask otherwise noticeable inclusions.
 
FL-IF
No inclusions
visible (by
an expert)
under 10X
magnification.		 VVS1-VVS2
Minute
Extremely
difficult to
find under 10X.		 VS1-VS2
Minor
Difficult to
find under
10X.		 SI 1-SI 2
Noticeable
Relatively easy
to find
under 10X		 I/1 - I/2
Obvious
Under 10X.
Just visible
to the
naked eye. 
Clarity diagrams courtesy of the Gemological Institute of America and the American Gem Society

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