Engagement Rings

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FL - Flawless IF - Internally flawless, minor surface blemishes.	VVS1 - Very very small inclusions, extremely difficult to locate. VVS2 - Very very small inclusions.	VS1 - Very small inclusions, characteristics difficult to locate. VS2 - Very small inclusions.	SI1 - Noticeable small inclusions, somewhat easy to locate. SI2 - Easily noticed small inclusions.

Visible to the Naked Eye


I1 - Eye visible inclusions.	I2 - Obvious eye visible inclusions.	I3 - Lacks transparency and contains dark easily visible to the naked eye; may affect durability.

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How to Distinguish Clarity

Most diamonds develop natural inclusions (crystals, feathers, etc.) during their formation deep within the earth. Diamond clarity is determined by the position, color, number and/or nature and size of these inclusions. The fewer the inclusions, the rarer the diamond and the greater the value. While inclusions may not affect the beauty of a diamond, they do affect its value and price.

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