Diamond Color Grade And Clarity Chart

Diamond clarity chart and grades.

Diamond color grade and clarity chart.

Very slightly included 2. Ags 3 or 4. Very slightly included 1. Interestingly the diamond color evaluation of most gem quality diamonds is based on the absence of color.

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. 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. 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. Understanding what diamond color means helps in choosing the right diamond.

Each clarity grade represents a range so two diamonds with the same clarity grade may have different inclusions. A chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond has no hue like a drop of pure water and consequently a higher value. Very very slightly included 2. Professional gem graders use the following diamond clarity grades.

G h as opposed to a specific grade the diamond is not certified by gia. If while shopping for a diamond you are ever given a color range e g. Very very slightly included 1. Ags 5 6 or 7.