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

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