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Eye Clean Diamond
Your Guide to Professional Purchasing
What is a "naked eye" diamond?
This refers to a diamond that has no internal flaws (e.g., black spots, cracks, clouds) that can be seen with the naked eye from a normal distance. Since most natural diamonds contain imperfections, a diamond that is clean to the naked eye is usually a wise choice because of its high value for money.
GIA Diamond Clarity Grade
VS vs. SI: How to choose?
VS (slightly flawed)
The imperfections are so small that they can only be detected by an expert under 10x magnification. To the consumer, it is virtually impossible to see any imperfections.
- ✓Quality Assurance:Almost 100% guarantees clean to the naked eye, no need to worry about selection.
- ✓The choice of peace of mind:The quality is close to that of VVS, but the price is more affordable, making it a safe choice for those who are looking for high quality.
Suitable for the target:
Buyers who are looking for high quality, are on a budget, and don't want to spend time on selection.
SI (slightly flawed)
Flaws are easily visible under 10x magnification, but with careful selection, the vast majority of SI1 and some SI2 diamonds remain clean to the naked eye.
- ✓High price/performance ratio:Getting the same visually clean result at a lower price is an extremely smart choice.
- ✓The budget is flexible:The savings can be used to upgrade the carat, cut or color grade to make the diamond bigger and shinier.
Suitable for the target:
Smart buyers who are looking for the best price/performance ratio and are willing to take the time to select a diamond that is "clean to the eye".
More Than Cleanliness: Recognizing the Full 4C Standard
Cut
Determining the sparkle and fire of a diamond is the key to its beauty. It is recommended to choose "Excellent" or "Very Good" grade.
Color
GIA grades range from D to Z. D-F is top colorless and G-J is near colorless, making it a smart choice for both appearance and budget.
Carat
This is the "weight" of a diamond. Remember, a well cut diamond is more sparkling than a large, poorly cut diamond.
Final Shopping Tips
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Prioritize cut
Cut is the soul of a diamond. An Excellent cut maximizes the brilliance, fire and sparkle of a diamond, and can even make a diamond with a slightly lower color or clarity look even better.
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Finding the balance between clarity and color
By choosing a "clean to the eye" VS or SI diamond with a "near colorless" G-J color, you can maximize your budget on carat and cut without sacrificing visual impact.