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# Diamond Clarity

# Diamond Clarity

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## What Is Diamond Clarity?

Diamond clarity is a measure of the purity and rarity of the stone, graded by the visibility of these characteristics under 10-power magnification. A stone is graded as flawless if, under 10-power magnification, no inclusions (internal flaws) and no blemishes (external imperfections) are visible. At Gittelson Jewelers, we try to find the clearest diamonds possible for our customers.

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![Lower clarity diamonds](https://gittelsonjewelers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Comparison-of-Lower-Clarity-Grades.jpg)

## Why is diamond clarity important?

Diamond clarity is the assessment of small imperfections on the surface and within the stone. Surface flaws are called blemishes, while internal defects are known as inclusions. In most cases, a diamond’s beauty is not affected by these in any way since most inclusions can’t be seen with the naked eye. Internal characteristics are what give a natural diamond its character. All diamonds are unique. NOTE • diamonds with the fewest and smallest inclusions receive the highest clarity grades—and higher price tags to reflect that.

## Diamond Clarity Chart

Diamond inclusions are internal flaws. Gittelson Jewelers strives to reject any diamond with noticeable imperfections to the unaided eye.

**FL - **FL diamonds are Flawless

**IF - **IF diamonds are Internally Flawless

**VVS1 VVS2 - **VVS diamonds (1 and 2) are Very, Very Slightly Included

**VS1 VS2 - **VS diamonds (1 and 2) are Very Slightly Included

**SI1 SI2 - **SI diamonds (1 and 2) are Slightly Included

**I1 I2 I3 - **I diamonds (1, 2 and 3) are Imperfect

The gemological standards in this section refer only to individually selected engagement diamonds set in certain ring styles.

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![Gittelson Standard Clarity](https://gittelsonjewelers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Gittelson-Standard-Clarity.jpg)

![Gittelson Jewelers Diamond Clarity](https://gittelsonjewelers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GTD_Clarity_TiffanyClarity_Desktop.jpeg)

## Gittelson's Standard of Clarity

 

There are many misconceptions around the clarity of diamonds, including the belief that you need to buy a high clarity grade to avoid seeing imperfections. Another common falsehood is that a higher clarity grade results in more sparkle. 

Various factors are involved in the perfect diamond for you. Gittelson's personal diamond grading standards are exercised when sourcing diamonds for ready-to-wear rings and custom engagement jewelry for customer's needs.

## Gittelson's Standard of Clarity

 

There are many misconceptions around the clarity of diamonds, including the belief that you need to buy a high clarity grade to avoid seeing imperfections. Another common falsehood is that a higher clarity grade results in more sparkle. 

Various factors are involved in the perfect diamond for you. Gittelson's personal diamond grading standards are exercised when sourcing diamonds for ready-to-wear rings and custom engagement jewelry for customer's needs.

![Gittelson Jewelers Diamond Clarity](https://gittelsonjewelers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GTD_Clarity_TiffanyClarity_Desktop.jpeg)

# The 4 Cs

![The 4 Cs - diamond cut](https://gittelsonjewelers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/diamonds-cut.jpg)

### Cut

Cut is determined by how a diamond’s facets interact with light.

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![The 4 Cs - diamond color](https://gittelsonjewelers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dimaond-color.jpg)

### Color

Color refers to the natural tint inherent in white diamonds.

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![The 4 Cs - diamond carat](https://gittelsonjewelers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/diamond-carat-1.jpg)

### Carat

Carat denotes the weight of a diamond; not it's size.

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