What is GIA clarity?

What is GIA clarity?

The GIA Clarity Scale contains 11 grades, with most diamonds falling into the VS (very slightly included) or SI (slightly included) categories. In determining a clarity grade, the GIA system considers the size, nature, position, color or relief, and quantity of clarity characteristics visible under 10× magnification.

What should I look for in a GIA certificate?

The full GIA Colored Diamond Grading Certificate includes the following data:

• The issue date of the report.
• The unique report number.
• The shape and cut of the stone.
• The dimensions and carat weight of the diamond.
• The origin of the diamond’s hue (distinction between natural and treated coloring)

What are good diamond clarity characteristics?

GIA diamond clarity characteristics are graded by the following:

• Flawless (FL): No visible inclusions or blemishes.
• Internally Flawless (IF): No inclusions are visible, but blemishes can be seen under 10x magnification.
• Very, Very Slightly Included (VVS1 and VVS2): Inclusions are very difficult to see.

What does pinpoint mean on a diamond?

A pinpoint is a tiny white or black inclusion. It is only a few micrometers in size (one micrometer a millionth of a meter). The pinpoint is the most common diamond inclusion. Pinpoints are difficult to locate so they usually don’t affect the diamond clarity.

What are the measurements on a GIA certificate?

MEASUREMENTS Diamond dimensions listed as “minimum diameter – maximum diameter x depth” for round diamonds and “length x width x depth” for fancy-shaped diamonds. 5. CARAT WEIGHT Weight given in carats, recorded to the nearest hundredth of a carat. One carat is equal to 1/5 of a gram.

What does a GIA report tell you?

A GIA report contains a full scientific and unbiased assessment of your diamond’s 4Cs. GIA reports provide a full description of the diamond, including color, weight, measurements, and cutting style, and will disclose any known treatments.

Which is better clarity I2 or I3?

I2 diamonds are one grade better than I3 diamonds. An I3 diamond is the lowest grade on the Clarity scale and will have even more noticeable inclusions than I2 diamonds. Because these imperfections detract from the brilliance and beauty of the diamond, we do not recommend I3 diamonds either.

What does I3 mean in diamonds?

Written by Carl Jones in Education,Diamonds. I3 is the lowest overall diamond grade in terms of clarity. The “I” in “I3” stands for “inclusion.” The “I” rating has 3 subcategories, 1, 2, and 3, with 3 being the lowest.