![]() ![]() All Anklets Gold Anklets Silver Anklets White Gold Anklets Anklet Sale.All Chains Gold Chains Silver Chains White Gold Chains Rose Gold Chains Diamond Chains Chain Sale.All Pendants Gold Pendants St Christopher Pendants Emerald Pendants Silver Pendants Diamond Pendants White Gold Pendants Pendants Sale.All Necklaces Pearl Necklaces Gold Necklaces Rose Gold Necklaces Cross Necklaces Sapphire Necklaces Diamond Necklaces Gemstone Necklaces Necklaces Sale.All Bangles Gold Bangles Silver Bangles Rose Gold Bangles White Gold Bangles Diamond Bangles Bangles Sale.All Bracelets Gold Bracelets Diamond Bracelets Silver Bracelets Rose Gold Bracelets Pearl Bracelets Charms.All Gemstone Earrings Pearl Earrings Sapphire Earrings Ruby Earrings Cubic Zirconia Earrings Emerald Earrings Opal Earrings Garnet Earrings Aquamarine Earrings.All Earrings Gold Earrings Diamond Earrings Silver Earrings Hoop Earrings White Gold Earrings Rose Gold Earrings Gold Sleeper Earrings Drop Earrings.All Gemstone Rings Sapphire Rings Emerald Rings Garnet Rings Cubic Zirconia Rings Ruby Rings Aquamarine Rings Onyx Rings Blue Topaz Rings.All Rings Gold Rings Diamond Rings Rose Gold Rings Silver Rings White Gold Rings.All Lab Grown Diamonds Lab Grown Diamond Rings Lab Grown Diamond Earrings Lab Grown Diamond Necklaces Lab Grown Diamond Pendants Lab Grown Diamond Bracelets Lab Grown Diamond Sale.All Diamonds Diamond Rings Diamond Earrings Diamond Bracelets Diamond Bangles Diamond Necklaces Diamond Pendants.Thus, when using more powerful magnification, such as 60x or 100x, a Flawless diamond engagement ring may actually present visible blemishes. Because diamonds are formed in nature under turbulent conditions of extreme heat and pressure, diamonds cannot be 100% pure. As mentioned, the definition of a Flawless diamond is one that has no inclusions visible under 10x magnification. In reality, no diamond is truly flawless. However, despite the grading report’s prestigious title of “Flawless,” Flawless diamonds are not truly flawless. In contrast, any internal inclusions such as surface grain lines that extend into the diamond’s body would cause a diamond to fall out of the category of Flawless and Internally Flawless diamonds-and such inclusions cannot be removed with further polishing. Although these blemishes can be removed with further polishing, diamond cutters choose not to continue polishing in order to avoid decreasing the diamond’s carat weight and risk reducing its monetary value. When reading the grading report of an internally flawless diamond, you may see comments such as “minor details of polish are not shown,” “surface graining is not shown,” and “minor details of finish are not shown.” These comments are normal because they refer to the namesake inherent blemishes that distinguish an internally flawless diamond from a flawless diamond. Despite this extreme difficulty in detecting any visual differences between internally flawless diamonds and flawless diamonds, the internally flawless diamond price differs greatly from that of a flawless diamond. Even trained gemologists using microscopes may have a difficult time. It is nearly impossible for the naked eye to differentiate between flawless and internally flawless diamonds rings. Thus, a Flawless and Internally Flawless diamond have the same internal clarity, with the differentiating factor exiting as a matter of the polishing of the diamond’s facets. Any surface blemishes such as surface graining, naturals, extra facets, or polish marks would downgrade a diamond from Flawless to Internally Flawless. Essentially, the difference between a Flawless diamond engagement ring and an Internally Flawless diamond ring is the presence of blemishes on the diamond's surface. Internally Flawless (IF) diamonds are those with visible blemishes-but no inclusions. Flawless diamonds are defined as those with no visible inclusions or blemishes. When determining clarity, the GIA considers the size, nature, position, color, and quantity of clarity characteristics visible under 10× magnification. Flawless (FL) and Internally Flawless (IF) diamonds top the GIA clarity scale, followed by Very, Very Slightly Included (VVS1 and VVS2), Very Slightly Included (VS1 and VS2), Slightly Included (SI1 and SI2), and Included (S1, S2, S3) diamonds. Browse Loose DiamondsĪlthough diamond clarity scales vary depending on the laboratory, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) serves as the industry standard. When considering diamond clarity, internally flawless and flawless diamond engagement rings represent the pinnacle of perfect diamond clarity. ![]()
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