Diamonds with few or no clarity characteristics are very rare. So, all else being equal, diamonds with fewer inclusions — or smaller, less noticeable inclusions — are usually more expensive than diamonds with more inclusions — or larger, more obvious ones. However, a clarity grade is more than letters and numbers. A visible inclusion would mar the beauty of this 3. Courtesy: LangAntiques. A pair of pears plus one: Two colorless pear shaped diamonds play the supporting role to a 1.
All three diamonds are VVS 2 clarity. Courtesy: 1stdibs. Typical inclusions that might set the VVS grade include:. Internal graining is a type of inclusion caused by irregularities during crystal growth that can appear as lines, angles or curves. Photo: Shane F. This diamond has a clarity grade of VVS 2. Feathers can appear white or transparent. In this example, the feather would likely be hidden by a prong when the diamond was set.
Photo: GIA. Many different types of inclusions are possible, but they must be very small relative to the size of the diamond.
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Cubic Zirconium vs. View Diamond Catalog What is a VS Diamond VS means the diamond has small inclusions that are difficult to identify with 10x magnification and almost impossible to see without any magnification, such as a loupe or a microscope. Typical White Diamond Example. We're a match made in email heaven. Enter your email address. Craft a ring Preset rings Gemstone rings. Loose diamonds Natural diamond Lab diamond.
Deliberately Different. Our story FAQ's Education. Women's wedding bands Men's wedding bands. Diamond earrings Diamond necklaces Build your own earrings Build your own pendant. While some VS2 diamonds might look perfect, others may have small inclusions and blemishes in more obvious, visible locations.
For example, this 1. Sometimes, the small inclusions in a VS2 clarity diamond are located away from the table and can easily be hidden in jewelry. For example, this 0. In general, we think that VS2 clarity diamonds can be an excellent buy and look stunning in a real-life setting, provided you check each diamond for eye-cleanliness before purchasing.
It can be very difficult to tell the difference between VS1 and VS2 clarity diamonds, especially in the sub-2 carat range. If you were to randomize photos of five VS1 and five VS2 clarity diamonds and take any form of labeling away, even a diamond expert would find it difficult to determine which ones are graded VS1 and which are graded VS2.
This is especially true for round brilliant cut diamonds and other diamond shapes that are good at concealing inclusions and blemishes. Take a look at this VS1 diamond and this VS2 diamond , both of the same cut quality and color and near-identical carat weight. While this article addresses the technical grading and value of XXXX clarity diamonds, that is not what we recommend focusing on when purchasing a diamond. We have recently developed Ringo, a patented artificial intelligence model, that can examine videos of diamonds and determine if they are eye-clean.
If you want to select a diamond specifically for your personal needs budget, shape and setting style , check it out here. We think VS clarity diamonds offer an excellent combination of beauty and value for money. Set in an engagement ring, it will look just as impressive and beautiful as the diamond above.
This is particularly important if you choose a VS2 clarity diamond, or are looking for a large diamond above the carat range. We recommend buying from James Allen or Blue Nile. Both of these vendors offer high-quality, high-resolution images that allow you to view loose diamonds from any angle, making it easier to spot blemishes and inclusions.
This makes it easy to identify eye-clean diamonds, and, more importantly, to filter out diamonds that have obvious inclusions.
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