What is the clearest diamond clarity?
The best diamond clarity rating is Flawless (FL). These are the rarest diamonds in the world; less than 0.05% of all diamonds are Flawless or Internally Flawless.
Bottom Line: VS2 clarity diamonds offer the best value. VS2 diamonds have small inclusions, but are usually not visible to the naked eye. It will look like a flawless diamond. VS2 diamonds can cost as much as 30% less than Flawless clarity grades.
A VS1 diamond has slightly fewer and smaller inclusions than a VS2 diamond. In other words, a VS1 diamond is slightly better than a VS2 diamond.
In terms of clarity, the most popular range for a diamond engagement ring is the VS1-VS2 diamond.
Tiffany only accepts engagement diamonds in the “colorless” and “near colorless” range on a diamond color scale. In other words, for engagement rings, Tiffany only accepts D color diamonds, E color diamonds, F color diamonds, G color diamonds, H color diamonds and I color diamonds.
We guarantee that all diamonds supplied by Costco Wholesale have a clarity to be "VS2" or better and color to be "I" or better as outlined by the industry standard in the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) grading guide. Costco only sells diamond cut grades that range from Very Good to Excellent.
A diamond's clarity grade has a direct correlation with a diamond's price. But, after a certain point, it's impossible to distinguish between grades with the naked eye!
Clarity is more important in shapes like emerald, princess, and asscher. Colour is important for cushion, radiant, pear and oval. Generally speaking, as long as you choose an eye-clean diamond, your diamond will still look beautiful in terms of clarity.
Does Clarity Matter in Diamonds? As long as clarity is not visible with the naked eye, it does not matter much in comparison to other characteristics of a diamond (4C's). Generally, clarity starts mattering a lot when it is too low and diamonds with clarity graded below SI1 and SI2 are likely to have visible flaws.
Flawless (F) and internally flawless (IF) are the highest clarity grades. After these comes very very slightly included (VVS). VVS1 and VVS2 are different levels of this grade. Next, you have very slightly included (VS1, VS2), slightly included (SI1, SI2), and then included (I1, I2).
What diamond is better than VVS?
VS and VVS Diamonds: Differences
Here are some key differences between the two: 1. VS diamonds have a higher clarity than VVS diamonds. This means that more of the diamond's natural sparkle is visible, which can make them look more expensive.
Both a VVS diamond and a VS diamond will have clarity features that in almost all cases cannot be seen with the naked eye. Yet, price differences between these two diamonds can be as high as 30%.
D is the highest colorless diamond grade and the ultimate colorless gem. D color diamonds are the pinnacles of icy colorless perfection.