Excellent Cut|J Color|SI1 Clarity
The carat is the unit of weight of a diamond. Carat is often confused with size even though it is actually a measure of weight. One carat equals 200 milligrams or 0.2 grams. The scale below illustrates the typical size relationship between diamonds of increasing carat weights. Remember that while the measurements below are typical, every diamond is unique.
Color may be slightly detectable to the unaided eye, particularly in fancy shapes or diamonds over 1-carat. Learn More
A diamond’s clarity refers to the presence of impurities on and within the stone. When a rough stone is extracted from carbon deep beneath the earth, tiny traces of natural elements are almost always trapped inside and are called inclusions. Learn More
No inclusions or blemishes are visible to a skilled grader.
No inclusions and only blemishes are visible to a skilled grader.
Inclusions are difficult for a skilled grader to see.
Inclusions are clearly visible but can be characterized as minor.
Inclusions are noticeable to a skilled grader.
Inclusions are noticeable.
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F | Flawless |
IF | Internally Flawless |
VVS1 VVS2 | Very Very Slightly Included |
VS1 VS2 | Very Slightly Included |
SI1 SI2 | Slightly Included |
I1 I2 I3 | Included |
The cut refers to the angles and proportions of a diamond. The cut of a diamond - its form and finish, its depth and width, the uniformity of the facets - determines its beauty. The skill with which a diamond is cut determines how well it reflects and refracts light. Learn More
This is the rarest cut grade and reflects the most light.
This cut grade reflects nearly as much light as an Excellent cut grade, but for a lower price.
This cut grade reflects most of the light that enters the diamond, but not as much as a Very Good cut grade.
This cut grade may appear dull or even glassy, and is very inexpensive.
This cut grade is the lowest quality, and reflects the least amount of light.
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Excellent |
Very Good |
Good |
Fair |
Poor |
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