While flawless and colorless diamonds are extremely rare cut determines a diamond s true value.
Diamond cut and clarity chart.
Vs2 diamonds are the sweet spot for getting a good quality diamond and saving money.
Very slightly included diamonds with a clarity grade of 3 or 4 vs1 or vs2 have minor inclusions.
It s usually a safe bet that the diamond will be eye clean.
For color d or completely colorless diamond is the highest grade.
A perfectly cut diamond will exhibit a lot of brilliance to the point that it masks inclusions.
We ll introduce you to our diamond clarity chart which contains information on clarity terminology and explains how professionals grade clarity.
With a high quality cut you can get away with a diamond lower in color and clarity.
We ll also bring together all the four cs of gem grading carat color cut and clarity and recommend combinations that work well.
Ags 5 6 or 7.
Diamond cut clarity color and carat see ags and gia grade charts and info about the 4cs diamond cut clarity color and carat are the 4 c s which affect the quality of a diamond the level of fire and brilliance a diamond displays plus a diamond s durability and value.
The larger the diamond carat weight can be a factor the easier it is to see.
The importance of diamond clarity is affected by the other diamond qualities such as shape and size.
Ags 3 or 4.
In step cut shapes such as emerald cut and asscher cut diamonds the shallow pavilion and open table accentuate the clarity of the stone and can make characteristics more easily visible.
An fl diamond has no imperfections even when magnified 10x by a professional.
Never skimp on cut.
For round cut diamonds 1 carat or over a vs1 or vs2 will give you an eye clean stone.