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Clarity refers to the clearness or purity of a diamond. This is determined by the number, size, nature, and location of the internal imperfections known as inclusions and external imperfections known as blemishes. The following chart illustrates the scale by which clarity is measured and is in accordance with the GIA.
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| F | Flawless - free from all inclusions or blemishes |
| IF | Internally Flawless - No inclusions visible at 10x magnification |
| VVS1 | Very Very Slightly Included - Inclusions that are extremely difficult to locate at 10x magnification |
| VVS2 | Very Very Slightly Included - Inclusions that are very difficult to locate at 10x magnification |
| VS1 | Very Slightly Included - Minor inclusions that are difficult to locate at 10x |
| VS2 | Very Slightly Included - Minor inclusions that are somewhat difficult to locate at 10x magnification |
| SI1 | Slightly Included - Noticeable inclusions that are easy to locate at 10x |
| SI2 | Slightly Included - Noticeable inclusions that are very easy to locate at 10x magnification |
| I1 | Included - Obvious inclusions. Somewhat easy to locate with the unaided eye |
| I2 | Included - Obvious inclusions. Easy to locate with the unaided eye |
| I3 | Included - Obvious inclusions. Very easy to locate with the unaided eye |
