Is VS2 a good clarity diamond?

Is VS2 a good clarity diamond?

VS2 diamonds are the sweet spot for getting a good quality diamond while saving money. They have very small inclusions that are difficult to see to the naked eye. While the inclusions are visible under 10x magnification, they are usually considered minor.

What does VS2 mean in diamond clarity?

very slightly included
VS2 clarity means that a diamond is “very slightly included” and SI1 means that a diamond is “slightly included”. Included refers to the presence of imperfections, or inclusions, in the diamond and the grading basically tells you how big of an issue these inclusions are.

Which diamond clarity is better VS1 or VS2?

VS2 vs VS1: What’s the Difference? A VS1 diamond is a high clarity grade with no visible inclusions and only small, hard-to-identify inclusions under 10x magnification. Whereas a VS2 diamond will have eye-visible inclusions only 5 percent or less of the time, and only in larger diamonds above 1 carat.

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Are VS2 diamonds eye clean?

According to GIA and AGS, diamonds that are considered Flawless (FL), Internally Flawless (IF), Very, Very Slightly Included (VVS1 and VVS2) and Very Slightly Included (VS1 and VS2) are considered eye clean.

Is VS2 better than I1?

The VS category is divided into two grades; VS1 denotes a higher clarity grade than VS2. The I category is divided into three grades; I1 denotes a higher clarity grade than I2, which in turn is higher than I3. Inclusions in I1 diamonds often are seen by the unaided eye.

What does Platinum VS2 mean?

A VS2 clarity grade is defined as having minor inclusions that can range from difficult to somewhat easy to see by a trained professional using 10X magnification.

Which is better VS or VS2?

Quality. A VS1 diamond has no visible inclusions and under 10x magnification, the inclusions are almost unidentifiable. These diamonds make up the top 5 percent of all gem-quality stones. VS2 diamonds will only have eye-visible inclusions 5 percent or less of the time, which are more common in stones over 1 carat.

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What is the lowest clarity of a diamond?

I3 clarity
I3 clarity represents the lowest official clarity grade for a diamond. But huge differences exist between I3 graded diamonds.

What is the lowest quality diamond?

I3 diamonds
I3 diamonds are the lowest clarity grade possible prior to industrial drill bit use. As the inclusions present in I1-I3 diamonds detract from the beauty of the gems, Do Amore does not sell them.

What does VS2 G mean?

VS2 (Very Slightly Included 2) in a Nutshell Meaning, they’re still invisible to the naked eye! It’s like a safety filter where you don’t have to sort out eye clean SI1 and SI2 diamonds, but simply trust the grade because VS2s are always eye clean, especially the ones graded by GIA or AGS.

What does VS2 stand for?

VVS1 – Very Very Small Inclusions 1. VVS2 – Very Very Small Inclusions 2. VS1 – Very Small Inclusions 1. VS2 – Very Small Inclusions 2.

What is VS2 diamond clarity?

The GIA grades Clarity on the following scale: VS2 Diamond is the lower grade of the VS clarity. VS2 inclusions are almost always easily noticed under 10x magnification (a standard jeweler’s loupe). In some cases, the inclusion is in a difficult-to-spot location.

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What is a VS1 grade diamond?

A VS1 diamond is a high clarity grade with no visible inclusions and only small, hard-to-identify inclusions under 10x magnification. These diamonds represent the top 5 percent of all gem-quality stones. The most common VS1 inclusions are crystal (white or black), feather, indented natural, knot, or needle.

What are the different diamond clarity grades?

These grades indicate the size and number of the diamond’s imperfections and inclusions. Stones with higher grades have smaller and fewer flaws, while those with lower grades have larger or more numerous ones. VS stands for “Very Small” inclusions and ranks as a mid-range clarity grade for diamonds. VS clarity is further subdivided into two groups.

How clean are VS2 clarity inclusions?

VS2 Clarity inclusions are almost always clean to the naked eye. This sample stone is somewhat of an extreme example (click on it to see more details). I specifically looked for a VS2 that was black and in the center of the stone to more easily illustrate the size of a VS2 inclusion.