{"id":19292,"date":"2025-05-29T16:50:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T16:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/?p=19292"},"modified":"2026-03-05T00:05:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T00:05:08","slug":"diamond-clarity-what-it-means-for-your-purchase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/diamond-clarity-what-it-means-for-your-purchase\/","title":{"rendered":"Diamond Clarity &amp; What It Means for Your Purchase"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-27px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What Is Diamond Clarity?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW488101 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW488101 BCX0\">Diamond clarity <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW488101 BCX0\">refers to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW488101 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW488101 BCX0\">the presence of <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW488101 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW488101 BCX0\">imperfections within or on the surface of a diamond<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW488101 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW488101 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW488101 BCX0\"> These imperfections are known as inclusions (internal flaws) and blemishes (external flaws). Because diamonds form deep within the Earth under intense heat and pressure, these tiny marks are quite common. The fewer and smaller the inclusions and blemishes, the higher the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW488101 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW488101 BCX0\">clarity grade, and typically, the more valuable t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed GrammarErrorHighlight SCXW488101 BCX0\">h<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW488101 BCX0\">e d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW488101 BCX0\">i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW488101 BCX0\">amond<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW488101 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW488101 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW488101 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW488101 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-25px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The GIA\u2019s Diamond Clarity Scale has six categories by which it grades diamond clarity:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Flawless (FL):<\/strong> No inclusions and no blemishes visible under 10x magnification.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:375,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Internally Flawless (IF):<\/strong> No inclusions visible under 10x magnification.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:375,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Very, Very Slightly Included (VVS1 and VVS2):<\/strong> Inclusions so slight they are difficult for a skilled grader to see under 10x magnification.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:375,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Very Slightly Included (VS1 and VS2):<\/strong> Inclusions are observed with effort under 10x magnification but can be characterized as minor.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:375,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Slightly Included (SI1 and SI2):<\/strong> Inclusions are noticeable under 10x magnification.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:375,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Included (I1, I2, and I3):<\/strong> Inclusions are obvious under 10x magnification, which may affect transparency and brilliance.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:375,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-33px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/diamond-clarity-scale.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;diamond clarity scale&#8221; title_text=&#8221;diamond-clarity-scale&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Diamond Inclusions and Blemishes<\/h2>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Common inclusions you might encounter:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Feathers: Small cracks or fractures inside the diamond.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clouds: Groups of tiny inclusions that can give a hazy appearance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Crystals or Mineral Inclusions: Tiny crystals trapped inside the diamond.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pinpoints: Very small white or black dots.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Needles: Long, thin inclusions resembling tiny needles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW65586440 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65586440 BCX0\">Common blemishes include scratches, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65586440 BCX0\">nicks<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65586440 BCX0\"> and polish lines on the diamond\u2019s surface.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65586440 BCX0\"> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW65586440 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-80px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-52px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, why is clarity important? Inclusions can interfere with how light travels through a diamond, influencing its brilliance and sparkle. While many inclusions are microscopic and invisible to the naked eye, others are more apparent and can diminish the diamond\u2019s visual appeal. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">In some cases, large or poorly positioned inclusions may weaken the diamond&#8217;s structure, increasing its vulnerability to damage.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Understanding how clarity interacts with different cuts can help you choose the best diamond for your budget and style.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Brilliant Cuts<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW237109234 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237109234 BCX0\">Examples:<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237109234 BCX0\"> Round, Oval, Cushion, Pear, Marquise, Radiant, Heart<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW237109234 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW19780326 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19780326 BCX0\">Brilliant cuts<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19780326 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19780326 BCX0\">are designed to maximize sparkle and light return. Their faceting pattern includes many small, tightly packed <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19780326 BCX0\">facets<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19780326 BCX0\"> that bounce light around within the stone, often obscuring small imperfections<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19780326 BCX0\">. <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW19780326 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19780326 BCX0\">This makes brilliant cuts more forgiving when it comes to clarity grades\u2014diamonds with a VS2 or even a well-cut SI1 grade can often appear <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19780326 BCX0\">clean to the eye.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW19780326 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each shape, however, comes with unique considerations.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Round brilliants are particularly adept at masking inclusions, making them an excellent choice for lower clarity grades.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">Pear and marquise shapes can hide flaws near their pointed tips but may show visible inclusions near the center. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heart-shaped diamonds require careful attention to clarity, as imperfections around the center cleft and lobes tend to draw the eye. Radiant cuts, with their brilliant-style faceting, also do a good job of disguising imperfections.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pro tip: If you&#8217;re going for a brilliant cut, you can typically spend less on clarity and invest more in cut or carat weight.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;46.5%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Oval-Diamond-Ring.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Rahaminov Oval Diamond &#038; Side Stone Engagement Ring in White Gold&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Oval Diamond Ring&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;65.9%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-12px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Step Cuts<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW26501216 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26501216 BCX0\">Examples:<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26501216 BCX0\"> Emerald, Asscher, Baguette<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW26501216 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW240807539 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240807539 BCX0\">Step cuts feature large, open table facets and fewer overall <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240807539 BCX0\">facets<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240807539 BCX0\"> compared to brilliant cuts, creating a &#8220;hall of mirrors&#8221; effect that emphasizes depth and light play over intense sparkle. However, this design also <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240807539 BCX0\">makes inclusions more visible<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240807539 BCX0\">, especially beneath the flat, transparent top <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240807539 BCX0\">facet<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240807539 BCX0\">. To ensure a clean appearance,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240807539 BCX0\">choose<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240807539 BCX0\"> a stone with at least VS2 clarity, though VS1 or VVS clarity is ideal for achieving high transparency. 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For most buyers, VS or even SI clarity offers a fantastic balance of appearance and value. Most inclusions in VS and SI grades are not visible to the naked eye, especially when the diamond is mounted in a ring. Sometimes <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5819356 BCX0\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5819356 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5819356 BCX0\">better to prioritize a superior cut or larger carat weight than to overspend on clarity that offers minimal visual difference.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5819356 BCX0\"> When selecting a diamond, clarity should always be considered in context with cut, carat weight and color.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5819356 BCX0\"> Learn more about the 4 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW5819356 BCX0\">C\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5819356 BCX0\"> of diamonds in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/4cs-of-diamonds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this article<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW5819356 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW5819356 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\">Our diamond experts are at your service to help <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\">you find exactly what <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\"> looking for. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\">Start by e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\">xplor<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\">ing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\"> our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/design-your-engagement-ring\/start-with-diamond\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online ring builder<\/a><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW100110357 BCX0\">where<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\"> can browse <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\">diamonds <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW100110357 BCX0\">by<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW100110357 BCX0\"> clarity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\"> grade<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\">hen <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/appointments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\">b<\/span><\/a><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/appointments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ook a private appointment<\/a> online today<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100110357 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW100110357 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Read about diamond clarity and how it impacts the appearance and value of your diamond ring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":19293,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[574,25],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.9.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Diamond Clarity &amp; 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