Diamond Color Grade And Clarity Chart

Understanding what diamond color means helps in choosing the right diamond.

Diamond color grade and clarity chart.

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. G h as opposed to a specific grade the diamond is not certified by gia. Very slightly included 2. Very slightly included diamonds with a clarity grade of 3 or 4 vs1 or vs2 have minor inclusions.

If while shopping for a diamond you are ever given a color range e g. A chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond has no hue like a drop of pure water and consequently a higher value. Very very slightly included 2. Very very slightly included 1.

Very slightly included 1. While white diamonds receive a grade of d to z based on the yellow or brown tint present fancy color diamonds are graded on the intensity of its color. 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. Ags 3 or 4.

Each clarity grade represents a range so two diamonds with the same clarity grade may have different inclusions. Diamond clarity chart and grades. Interestingly the diamond color evaluation of most gem quality diamonds is based on the absence of color. Ags 5 6 or 7.