Diamond Color Grade And Clarity Chart

Diamond clarity is measured on a scale from included not carried by brilliant earth slightly included si1 and si2 very slightly included vs1 and vs2 very very slightly included vvs1 and vvs2 internally flawless to flawless.

Diamond color grade and clarity chart.

Interestingly the diamond color evaluation of most gem quality diamonds is based on the absence of color. Very slightly included 1. Each clarity grade represents a range so two diamonds with the same clarity grade may have different inclusions. Very slightly included 2.

Diamond clarity chart and grades. Understanding what diamond color means helps in choosing the right diamond. Instead of a letter the grade for fancy color diamonds go from faint to fancy deep. Ags 3 or 4.

A chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond has no hue like a drop of pure water and consequently a higher value. A diamond with a clarity grade of 1 or 2 vvs1 or vvs2 has minute inclusions that are difficult for a skilled grader to see under 10x magnification. A lower color diamond with a higher cut grade will have more sparkle and visual appeal than a higher color diamond with a lower cut grade. If while shopping for a diamond you are ever given a color range e g.

Ags 5 6 or 7. Very very slightly included 2. Professional gem graders use the following diamond clarity grades. While white diamonds receive a grade of d to z based on the yellow or brown tint present fancy color diamonds are graded on the intensity of its color.