Article: Understanding the 4C's
Clarity
The clarity of a diamond refers to the presence of inclusions in a diamond. The
amount of carbon or crystallization in a diamond is how that is graded. So thus
being the more carbon or crystal inclusions in a diamond the lower the quality.
Inclusions are ranked on a scale of perfection, known as clarity, which was established
by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The clarity scale, ranging from
F (Flawless); IF (Internally Flawless); VVS (Very Very Slight); VS (Very Slight);
SI (Slightly Included) to (I) Included is based on the visibility of inclusions
at a magnification of 10x. In simpler terms when you look at a diamond and see
black spots like pepper that is referred to the carbon and the cracks or feathery
item that is viewed in a diamond is called a crystal inclusion. The clarity ranges
from Internally Flawless meaning no inclusions to Imperfect having very many inclusions
that are visible to the naked eye. The clarity of a diamond can also be somewhat
like a fingerprint. No two looking exactly alike.
