This is where a local jeweler expert can help you. Generally speaking, if you're shopping online you should be looking for a VS2 clarity diamond or better but if you're shopping locally you may be able to find eye clean SI1 or SI2 diamonds that would be tough to judge based on pictures you see online. These inclusions are considered very minor and shouldn't affect the diamond’s visual appearance. VS2 clarity means that the diamond has small inclusions which are not visible to the naked eye, but that could be seen under 10x magnification by a trained eye. The most popular diamond clarity grade for engagement ring shoppers is the VS2 clarity grade because it offers a great balance between price and quality. Some of these inclusions can cause a structural issue for the diamond (like a cavity or chip), some are red flags that lower the value of the diamond (drilling), and many of them can collect dirt, oil, or grease that can make the diamond less sparkly. You should also always avoid diamonds if they have inclusions that are open to the surface of the diamond such as a diamond cavity, chip, indented natural (unless it is very, very minor), internal laser drilling, or a laser drill-hole. However, even eye clean diamonds should be avoided if they have "bad material", meaning they have a lot of pinpoints or clouds that make the diamond less sparkly. Whether or not the imperfections are visible to the naked eye depend on whether the inclusions are light or dark (these are light), where they're located (center table being the worst location), and what type of inclusions they are. Just because the above example is SI1 with an inclusion on the center table doesn't necessarily mean it isn't eye clean (we consider this diamond eye clean for the record). It's not perfect by any means - it has a crystal on the center table and also has a comment on it's GIA certificate stating that the diamond has pinpoints and clouds that are not shown on the GIA clarity plot below. Finding an eye clean SI1 or VS2 diamond is one of the best ways to find a great looking diamond without overspending on quality you can't appreciate with your naked eye.įor example, take a look at this beautifully cut SI1 clarity diamond from Blue Nile. Stepping up or down a clarity grade can alter the price of your diamond by up to 20%.
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PRO TIP: You should always avoid cavities, chips, and any diamonds with a comment stating that the "clarity grade is based on clouds not shown".
SI1 clarity diamonds should have slightly worse inclusions than VS2 clarity diamonds. The clarity grades given by agencies like the GIA basically tell you how big of an issue these inclusions are. Diamond inclusions are tiny imperfections inside the diamond or on the surface of the diamond.
The classic definition is that SI1 clarity diamonds are diamonds that have slight inclusions and VS2 clarity diamonds are diamonds that have very slight inclusions. In this guide we explore the differences and give you some no-BS advice on finding your perfect eye clean diamond. You've done your homework and you know what you want, but one big question remains: should you stick with VS2 clarity or step down to SI1? You're embarking on one of life's great (and expensive) journeys - shopping for the perfect diamond. March 8th 2022 SI1 vs VS2: Clarity Comparison
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