Diamond Color Grade And Clarity Chart

Professional gem graders use the following diamond clarity grades.

Diamond color grade and clarity chart.

Very very slightly included 2. 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. Very slightly included 2. Instead of a letter the grade for fancy color diamonds go from faint to fancy deep.

If while shopping for a diamond you are ever given a color range e g. Very slightly included diamonds with a clarity grade of 3 or 4 vs1 or vs2 have minor inclusions. Very slightly included 1. Ags 3 or 4.

Diamond clarity chart and grades. G h as opposed to a specific grade the diamond is not certified by gia. A chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond has no hue like a drop of pure water and consequently a higher value. 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.

Interestingly the diamond color evaluation of most gem quality diamonds is based on the absence of color. Each clarity grade represents a range so two diamonds with the same clarity grade may have different inclusions. Very very slightly included 1. Understanding what diamond color means helps in choosing the right diamond.