• Diamond clarity refers to the presence of internal or external imperfections, known as “inclusions” and “blemishes.” The fewer the imperfections, the higher the clarity grade.

  • Diamond clarity refers to the presence of internal or external imperfections, known as “inclusions” and “blemishes.” The fewer the imperfections, the higher the clarity grade.

• Flawless (FL): No inclusions or blemishes visible under 10x magnification.
  • Internally Flawless (IF): No inclusions visible under 10x magnification, but there may be minor surface blemishes.
  • Very, Very Slightly Included (VVSI1, VVSI2): Inclusions are very difficult to

• Inclusions can affect a diamond’s sparkle or brilliance depending on their size, type, and position. Larger inclusions tend to impact clarity and overall visual appeal.

• It’s extremely rare to find a flawless diamond, making them highly valuable. Even diamonds with “flawless” grades may have slight imperfections that are not visible to the naked eye.

Diamond color refers to the amount of color a diamond exhibits, ranging from colorless to yellow or brown. The less color, the higher the grade.

• D (Colorless): Completely colorless; the highest color grade.
  • E and F (Colorless): Nearly colorless and difficult to detect any color.
   • G and H (Near Colorless): Slightly noticeable color, typically only visible by experts.
   • I and J (Faint Yello

• Yes, diamonds with less color (closer to D) are generally more valuable. However, diamonds graded G-H are also quite popular due to their balance of quality and value.

• Most color differences are subtle and can only be detected by experts or through comparison. However, diamonds with noticeable yellow or brown hues are more easily visible to the naked eye.

• Color is particularly important for white diamonds but may be less critical for fancy-colored diamonds (e.g., blue, pink, etc.), where the color itself is the primary focus.