Every diamond is unique.Each reflects the story of its ardous journey from deep inside the earth to a cherished object of adornment.Yet all diamonds share certain features that allow us to compare and evaluate them.These features are called the 4Cs.
CLARITY GRADE
DESCRIPTION
FL-flawless
No internal or finished flaws.The highest grade for clarity
IF-internally flawless
No internal flaws(extremely rare)
WS1-WS2-very very slightly included
Very Difficult to find inclusions under 10X magnification
VS1-VS2-very slightly included
Difficult to find under 10X magnification,impossible to see inclusions
with the naked eye.
Sl1-Sl2-Sl3-slightly included
Easy to find inclusionsunder 10X magnification,may be able to see inclusions with the naked eye.
l1-l2-l3-included
Inclusions that can be visible to the naked eye.
COLOUR
Most diamonds lock white,but there are many subtle shades.The closer a diamond is colorless,the more valuable it becomes.Diamonds with no hint of color at all very rare and are called colorless Grading laboratories use a color scale that ranges from D (completely colorless)to Z(strong yellow).