For the best value select a diamond with inclusions that can t be seen through the crown without magnification also known as eye clean diamonds like a diamond with an si or vs clarity grade.
Best grade diamond to buy.
However there are times when the best color grade to buy is actually one with a yellowish tint.
It will look like a flawless diamond.
Vs2 diamonds can cost as much as 15 less than flawless clarity grades.
For example if you are buying a yellow gold setting or looking to get a vintage design diamond ring i would recommend getting lower color diamonds in the i j and k range to complement the setting.
Best can be very subjective especially when it comes to diamonds.
The gia laboratory issues diamond grading reports for loose natural diamonds in the d to z color range that weigh 0 15 carats or more.
These diamonds are much less expensive and look the same as the higher grades visually.
As long as you have eyeballed the diamond and it is eyeclean there s really nothing to be worried about.
The best clarity grade depends on the shape of your diamond.
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The gia 4cs of diamond quality will help you learn how to buy a diamond.
Vs2 clarity diamonds offer the best value.
If you are on a budget and want to get the biggest bang for your money the best diamond clarity grade for you is vs2 or si1.
For round cut diamonds under 1 carat a vs2 or si1 clarity grade will give you an eye clean diamond sometimes even si2 doesn t have visible inclsuions.
Once set in a ring these diamonds will look just like higher color grade diamonds.
Vs2 diamonds have small inclusions but are usually not visible to the naked eye.
Because color is easier to detect in larger diamonds opt for g h in diamonds over 1 carat and i j for those under 1 carat.
The less color in the stone the more desirable.
The naked eye won t be able to detect the slight tint of yellow in a set diamond several grades lower.
This basic knowledge will not only unlock the mystery of a diamond s quality it will also help you understand a diamond s value and price.
For the best value in what would appear to the naked eye as a colorless diamond look for g j diamonds.
The highest grade for diamond color is d or completely colorless.
But these ratings are determined by expert gemologists comparing against a set of master stones.
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