Diamond Grading
All of our diamonds are graded using international and GIA standards- the cut, carat weight, proportions, clarity and the colour of the diamond.
Clarity
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FL/IF |
The diamond does not contain any inner inclusions. |
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VVS1 |
The diamond contains one minor inner inclusion, which is only visible with a loupe. |
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VVS2 |
The diamond contains two minor inner inclusions, which are only visible with a loupe. |
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VS1 |
The diamond contains one small or several minor inclusions. |
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VS2 |
The diamond of a VS2 clarity contains several small inclusions. Under a loupe, these inclusions are easier to recognise in comparison to the VS1 clarity. |
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SI1 |
SI1 clarity diamond can either contain 2 medium size inclusions or a fair number of small inclusions. These inclusions can be visible with a naked eye. |
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SI2 |
SI2 clarity diamond has a relatively large number of inclusions, visible with a naked eye. |
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I1/I2/I3 |
The diamond contains many inclusions, easily noticeable with a naked eye. |
Colour
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D |
The diamond is completely colourless. |
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E |
The diamond is almost completely colourless. |
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F |
The diamond has a slight indication of a colour. |
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G |
The diamond of this colour is either almost colourless or very lightly coloured. |
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H |
The diamond appears to be colourless until its compared with colour D or E diamonds. |
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I |
The diamond has a slight trace of colour. However when set into a jewellery piece, it appears colourless. |
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J-K |
Very slightly coloured diamond. |
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L-M |
The diamond has a weak shade of yellow. |
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N-Z |
The diamond has a noticeable yellow shade. |
