What are the grades of a diamond?

What are the grades of a diamond?

When writing the grades of a diamond using the AGS Scale, diamond Cut grade is first, then diamond Color, Clarity, then Carat Weight—in that order. If a diamond possessing the finest diamond Cut grade is also colorless, free of inclusions and blemishes, and weighs one carat, it would be written as: 0/0/0–1.000 carat.

What is the scale for diamond clarity?

Very Slightly Included diamonds with a clarity grade of 3 or 4 (VS1 or VS2) have minor inclusions. Slightly Included diamonds with a clarity grade of 5, 6, or 7 (SI1 or SI2) have noticeable inclusions that are fairly easy to see under 10x magnification. Sometimes, these inclusions can be visible to the unaided eye.

What is a good grade diamond?

FL (or Flawless) is the highest grade for clarity. An FL diamond has no imperfections even when magnified 10x by a professional. For color, D or completely colorless diamond is the highest grade. While flawless and colorless diamonds are extremely rare, cut determines a diamond’s true value.

How does GIA rate diamonds?

Diamonds are rated based on a system created by the Gemologists Institute of America (GIA), that rates a diamond’s quality based on the qualities of cut, carat weight, clarity, and color. Each of these qualities has its own scale, which comes together to determine a diamond’s final rating.

How much does it cost to have a diamond graded by GIA?

A GIA Diamond Grading Report costs $78 for diamonds that are . 15+ carats. The report evaluates the 4C’s, includes a plotted clarity diagram, shape and cutting style, GIA cut grade, measurements, weight, polish and symmetry, fluorescence, color-treatments and an optional laser inscription.

What are the five C’s when buying a diamond?

colour, clarity, and cut

What are the four C’s to diamonds?

carat, cut, clarity, and color

Is a 1 2 carat diamond too small?

Is a half-carat diamond big enough for an engagement ring? Yes, absolutely. In fact, it’s a very good size for engagement rings – not too big and not too small. Half carat diamonds are also perfect for diamond earrings as the pair together make a full carat.