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Diamond Clarity Guide

CLARITY

Clarity ratings are determined by the amount and visibility of inclusions in a diamond. Inclusions consist of tiny pinpoints, markings, and clouding which affect the overall appearance of the diamond.

There are two types of flaws within a natural diamond: inclusions and blemishes. Inclusions refer to the internal flaws of a diamond and blemishes refer to external or surface flaws. In general, diamonds with fewer inclusions and blemishes will have a better clarity rating. This increases their brilliance and value.

FL

FL - Flawless
No inclusions under 10x.

Flawless: No inclusions under 10x.

IF - Internally Flawless
No internal imperfections

IF

VVS1-VVS2 - Very, Very Slightly Included
Contains minute inclusions that are extremely difficult for an experienced grader to locate under 10x magnification.

Internally Flawless: No internal imperfections

VS1-VS2 - Very Slightly Included
Contain minor inclusions that range from difficult to somewhat easy to see under 10x magnification.

VVS1-VVS2

SI1-SI2 - Slightly Included
Imperfections are visible under 10x magnification, and may be visible with the unaided eye.

Very, Very Slightly Included: Contains minute inclusions that are extremely difficult for an experienced grader to locate under 10x magnification.

I1 - Included
Diamonds with significant inclusions.

VS1-VS2

I2-I3 - Included
Anjolee does not carry I2 and below grade qualities.

Very Slightly Included: Contain minor inclusions that range from difficult to somewhat easy to see under 10x magnification.

SI1-SI2

Slightly Included: Imperfections are visible under 10x magnification, and may be visible with the unaided eye.

I1

Included: Diamonds with significant inclusions.

I2-I3

Anjolee does not carry I2 and below grade qualities.