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The Clarity scale:

FL-IF Clarity: “FL” = Flawless: No internal or external flaws. A completely unblemished diamond. “IF” = Internally Flawless: No internal flaws. This diamond may have negligible scratches on the outside, but is completely flawless on the inside. Diamonds of these grades are rare, and are the most beautiful.

VVS1-2: “VVS”; = Very, Very Slightly Included or Imperfect. A VVS1 grade is slightly better than a VVS2 grade. These are the finest clarity grades found at jewelers. Diamonds with this rare quality clarity have beautiful brilliance.

VS1-2: “VS” = Very Slightly Included or Imperfect. A VS1 grade is slightly better than a VS2 grade. These diamonds have inclusions that are typically not visible to the unaided eye also referred to as “eye clean”, and are of a much lower price point than higher grades of clarity. Diamonds with this quality clarity are beautiful and offer the best diamond value.

SI1-2 Clarity: “SI” = Slightly Included or Imperfect. An SI1 grade is slightly better than an SI2 grade. Inclusions can be seen under magnification and may be visible with the unaided eye with some SI2 grade stones. These diamonds are also referred to as “eye-clean” and offer an excellent value for the price and quality.

I1-3: “I” = Included or Imperfect. These diamonds have noticeable inclusions. Shimmer & Stone Jewelry does not carry pendants with diamonds of this clarity grade and do not suggest them in fine jewelry.