Diamond Clarity Explained: How to Choose the Right Balance

What is Diamond Clarity?

Diamond clarity refers to how free a diamond is from internal characteristics (inclusions) and external marks (blemishes). These tiny features are created during the diamond’s natural or lab-grown formation process and are often invisible to the naked eye.

The fewer the inclusions, the higher the clarity grade - and usually, the higher the price.

The Diamond Clarity Scale

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) grades diamonds on the following clarity scale:

• FL (Flawless): No inclusions or blemishes visible under 10x magnification. Extremely rare.

• IF (Internally Flawless): No internal inclusions; only surface blemishes visible under magnification.

• VVS1 & VVS2 (Very Very Slightly Included): Inclusions are extremely difficult to see, even for an expert.

• VS1 & VS2 (Very Slightly Included): Minor inclusions visible only under magnification. Excellent value.

• SI1 & SI2 (Slightly Included): Inclusions may be visible under magnification and sometimes to the naked eye.

• I1–I3 (Included): Inclusions are obvious and can affect transparency and brilliance.

SIALLURE Standards - Only the Finest

At SIALLURE, every lab-grown diamond is carefully chosen to ensure brilliance and beauty.
We focus on clarity grades ranging from VS to VVS and above, ensuring that inclusions are either invisible or extremely hard to detect without magnification.

This guarantees that your diamond looks clean, brilliant, and flawless to the naked eye.

Why Lab-Grown Makes a Difference

Lab-grown diamonds undergo the same grading standards as mined diamonds, but their controlled growth environment allows for a higher percentage of stones with excellent clarity.
That means you can enjoy a diamond that looks flawless to the eye—without paying the extreme premiums of a mined FL or IF diamond.

How to Choose the Right Clarity

• Best Value: VS1 - VS2 offer the perfect balance - eye - clean with better pricing.

• Luxury Choice: VVS or IF for those who want the prestige of near perfection.

• Larger Stones: In bigger carat sizes, clarity becomes more noticeable - opting for VVS may be worthwhile.

The SIALLURE Promise

Every diamond from SIALLURE is hand-selected for brilliance, clarity, and beauty.
We believe a diamond should always look flawless to the eye, which is why our lab-grown diamonds are carefully curated in the higher clarity ranges.

Our Take on Clarity

Clarity matters - but like color, it’s about balance. At SIALLURE, we make the choice simple by offering diamonds that combine high clarity, sustainable origins, and timeless brilliance.