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Diamond Clarity and Colour

 

SymbolMeaningDefinition
FFlawlessFree from all inclusions or blemishes
IFInternally flawlessNo inclusions visible at 10x magnification
VVS1Very Very Slightly Included #1Inclusions that are extremely difficult to locate at 10x
VVS2Very Very Slightly Included #2Inclusions that are very difficult to locate at 10x
VS1Very Slightly Included #1Minor inclusions that are difficult to locate at 10x
VS2Very Slightly Included #2Minor inclusions that are somewhat difficult to locate at 10x
SI1Slightly Included #1Noticeable inclusions that are easy to locate at 10x
SI2Slightly Included #2Noticeable inclusion that are very easy to locate at 10x
SI3Slightly Included #3Some inclusions may be seen with the unaided eye
I1Included #1Obvious inclusions. Somewhat easy to locate with the unaided eye
I2Included #2Obvious inclusions. Easy to locate with the unaided eye
I3Included #3Obvious inclusions. Very easy to locate with the unaided eye

 

EGL - GIACOLOUR - COMMERCIAL GRADING
D - E -FColourless - (White)
G - H - I - JNear Colourless. When mounted in a setting may appear colourless to the untrained eye
K - L - MFaint Yellow
N - O - P - Q - RVery Light Yellow
S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - ZLight Yellow

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