The Clarity

A diamond can have tiny crystals called inclusions.

To appraise the clarity of a diamond, the number and the position of the inclusions must be examined.

Inclusions are distortions or imperfections produced during the development of a diamond in the ground, when it has been in contact with other materials, or when it bears temperatures' or pressure's changes. Indeed, it explains their diversity.

To determine the clarity grading of a diamond, you must examined it with x10 magnification by a trained, skilled eye.

Thus, several international standards have been set: "Loupe Clean", "VVS", "VS", "SI", "I".

"Loupe Clean" : it corresponds to the highest grade of clarity. It means that, under a standard light and observed with an x10-magnifying loupe, the diamond must show no inclusions.

"VVS (Very Very Small Inclusion)": in that case, the diamond shows very very small inclusions that are absolutely invisible to the naked eye and can hardly been observed with an x 10-magnifying loupe.


"VS (Very Small Inclusion)" : the diamond shows very small inclusions that are difficult to spot even with an x10-magnifying loupe.

"SI (Small Inclusion)": " : it is the inferior grade of clarity. It is used for precious stones with inclusions easily identified through an x 10-magnifying loupe.

"Inclusions" :
Inclusions 1 : That category includes diamond gems which inclusions, even if they can easily be observed, they can hardly be identified to the naked eye when examining them through the crown.
Inclusions 2 : That category includes diamonds which inclusions, being numerous or not, but relatively significant, and that can be seen to the naked eye through the crown.
Inclusions 3 : That category includes all the diamonds that have significant inclusions, and that are easily observed to the naked eye through the crown: the numbers of inclusions seriously alter the brilliance of the stone.