How to Read a Clarity Grade in Diamond Grading Report?
Lab grown diamond undergoes a grading process, and GIA and other organization have been grading lab-grown diamonds. It gives the certification report, which includes a clarity grade scale. This clarity grade scale is divided into 6 categories and 11 grades when seen under 10x magnification. The categories and grades are Slightly Included (SI) – diamonds have noticeable inclusions. It is divided into 2 grades: SI and SI2 . Flawless (FL) – diamonds have no inclusion Internally Flawless (IF) – diamonds have no inclusion and minor blemishes on the diamond surface. Very, Very Slightly Included (VVS) – diamonds have minute inclusion. It is divided into 2 grades: VVS1 and VVS2 Very Slightly Included (VS) – diamonds have minor inclusions. It is divided into 2 grades: VS1 and VS2 . Included – diamonds have apparent inclusion. It is divided into 3 grades I1 , I2 , and I3