Is SI3 a good clarity for a diamond?
We strongly encourage all readers to steer clear of diamonds with a Clarity grade of SI3. The SI3 grade is used by lab entities that are not reliable—and you’ll likely get a diamond with less beauty and value than what you paid. This is what they are doing.
What is an SI3 diamond grade?
Example of an SI3 Clarity Diamond (or I1 Clarity Diamond) Officially, an SI3 grade is given when the clarity of a diamond is not low enough to qualify as Included, in the opinion of the jeweler. This approach helps to sell diamonds that might otherwise appear unattractive due to having an I clarity grade.
What is the best diamond clarity grade?
Flawless (F)
The highest clarity rating for diamonds is Flawless (F). Flawless diamonds have no inclusions or blemishes visible under 10X magnification when examined by a qualified diamond grader.
Is clarity 13 good for a diamond?
I3 clarity represents the lowest official clarity grade for a diamond. But huge differences exist between I3 graded diamonds.
Is a SI3 diamond real?
SI3 clarity doesn’t exist on the G.I.A. scale; it is used by the E.G.L. (European Gemological Laboratory) and is part of its grading system. However, there are jewelers who use the term SI3 simply to refer to diamonds that cannot be graded SI2 but do not have as many visible flaws as the stones graded I.
Is SI1 or SI2 better?
The main criteria in choosing between SI1 and SI2 all boils down to price and quality. Let’s say, both gems have the same price and cut; in general, SI1 diamonds are clearer, but SI2 are cheaper. But still, some SI1 stones may have inclusions visible without loupe, and there are SI2 diamonds that are eye clean.
Is SI1 clarity good?
SI1 has the fewest and smallest inclusions, while SI2 has more and larger inclusions. This doesn’t mean that SI clarity diamonds are a poor choice. In fact, most SI1 clarity diamonds will look just as good as a higher clarity diamond.
Is VS1 or VS2 better?
A VS1 diamond has no visible inclusions and under 10x magnification, the inclusions are almost unidentifiable. These diamonds make up the top 5 percent of all gem-quality stones. VS2 diamonds will only have eye-visible inclusions 5 percent or less of the time, which are more common in stones over 1 carat.
Is VS2 clarity good?
Diamonds with a VS2 clarity grade offer you the best balance of beauty and affordability. We think they are the best diamond value. Buying a diamond that has a lower clarity grade but still no eye-visible inclusions will leave more money in your budget to buy a larger, more beautifully cut diamond.
Is I1 12 clarity good?
I2 diamond clarity represents the second-lowest clarity grade available to diamonds. I2 stands between the I3 diamond clarity grade (lowest) and the I1 diamond clarity grade (better). Diamonds graded I2 clarity feature noticeable inclusions, easily seen by the eye.
Is s12 clarity good?
Diamond clarity is based on the number, size, relief, nature, and position of inclusions. SI2 clarity diamonds have noticeable inclusions that are very easy for a diamond grader to see using 10x magnification. We think if your diamond is bigger than a half-carat in size you’ll have no trouble seeing them either.
Is there a SI3 clarity?