Flawless diamonds display no inclusions or blemishes of any kind when they are observed by a skilled grader under 10x magnification.
Internally Flawless diamonds display no inclusions or blemishes of any kind when they are observed by a skilled grader under 10x magnification.
Very Very Slightly included or VVS1 diamonds contain minute inclusions that are extremely hard to detect even when they are observed by a skilled grader under 10x magnification
Very Very Slightly included or VVS2 diamonds contain minute inclusions that are difficult to detect when observed by a skilled grader under 10x magnification
Very Slightly included or VS1 diamonds contain minute inclusions like crystals or feathers, which are difficult to somewhat easy for a skilled grader to detect under 10x magnification
Very Slightly included or VS2 diamonds contain minute inclusions like crystals, feathers or they are a grade lower than VS1 diamonds and have more inclusions.
Slightly included or SI1 diamonds contain inclusions that are clearly noticeable to a skilled grader under 10x magnification, but flaws often remain invisible to a naked eye. These diamonds provide great value for money.
Slightly included or SI2 diamonds contain inclusions that are clearly noticeable to a skilled grader under 10x magnification and are also visible to a naked eye when inspected closely. These diamonds provide great value for money.
Included or I1 diamonds contain inclusions that are clearly noticeable to a naked eye and to a skilled grader under 10x magnification. These flaws affect the transparency and brilliance of a diamond.
Included or I2 diamonds contain inclusions that are clearly noticeable to a naked eye and to a skilled grader under 10x magnification. These flaws may affect the transparency and brilliance of a diamond.
D-F (Colorless)
G-J (Near Colorless)
K-M (Very Faint Yellow)
An excellent cut is the rarest cut grade and holds maximum fire, brilliance and scintillation of a diamond. It reflects almost all of the light that enters a diamond and thus generates excellent sparkle.
An Ideal cut diamond has outstanding quality, symmetry, and polish. This cut makes superlative use of the diamond’s brilliance and fire. It reflects back most of the light that enters the diamond, thus producing an excellent sparkle.
A very good cut accurately reflects most of the light that enters the diamond, generating superior fire and brilliance. This cut is less expensive than the ideal cut, but is equally stunning and sparkling.
A fair cut permits much light entering the diamond to escape from sides or bottom, diminishing the perceived fire and brilliance. This cut is not much expensive and is suitable for diamonds that are of less carat weight
