0.50 Carat Round Diamond

A diamond’s clarity refers to the presence of impurities on and within the stone. When a rough stone is extracted from carbon deep beneath the earth, tiny traces of natural elements are almost always trapped inside and are called inclusions. Learn More

Slightly Included

No inclusions or blemishes are visible to a skilled grader.

No inclusions and only blemishes are visible to a skilled grader.

Inclusions are difficult for a skilled grader to see.

Inclusions are clearly visible but can be characterized as minor.

Inclusions are noticeable to a skilled grader.

Inclusions are noticeable.

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F	Flawless
IF	Internally Flawless
VVS1 VVS2	Very Very Slightly Included
VS1 VS2	Very Slightly Included
SI1 SI2	Slightly Included
I1 I2 I3	Included

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The cut refers to the angles and proportions of a diamond. The cut of a diamond - its form and finish, its depth and width, the uniformity of the facets - determines its beauty. The skill with which a diamond is cut determines how well it reflects and refracts light. Learn More

Excellent

This is the rarest cut grade and reflects the most light.

This cut grade reflects nearly as much light as an Excellent cut grade, but for a lower price.

This cut grade reflects most of the light that enters the diamond, but not as much as a Very Good cut grade.

This cut grade may appear dull or even glassy, and is very inexpensive.

This cut grade is the lowest quality, and reflects the least amount of light.

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Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

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