Diamond clarity chart facts

The diamond clarity chart in grading laboratories seek to describe how many imperfections, and what kind of imperfections a diamond has. This is important because it affects a diamonds value. Diamond grading is somewhat subjective and so it needs to be recognized that diamond clarity grades will not always be replicated. When graders examine diamonds for clarity they place them in categories.

The most common structure of the diamond clarity chart is the familiar flawless, VVS,VS,SI,etc… Obviously, not all diamonds in each category are equal. Within each category some diamonds have better clarity then others. It is for this reason that certificates describing diamond quality are not 100% transparent. However, generally speaking the pricing of diamonds does not reflect these subtleties.

In most cases the public pays for a diamond based on the category it is placed in, rather than whether the diamond ranks high or low within that category. It is due to this lack of transparency that most consumers can be well served working with someone who can select the best diamond for them.