EXCELLENTHigh-quality cut with near-perfect proportions that return nearly all light that enters.
Color
EAlmost completely colorless. So close to perfectly colorless, only expert gemologists may be able to detect any color.
Clarity
VS2Very slightly included. Easier for an expert to see inclusions under 10x magnification, and generally not visible to the naked eye; slightly more inclusions than VS1.
IDEALPerfectly-proportioned to return all light that enters for maximum fire. Only 5% of mined diamonds meet this standard.
Color
GNearly colorless. Gemologists will be able to detect some color, but appears colorless to non-experts. Excellent value.
Clarity
VS2Very slightly included. Easier for an expert to see inclusions under 10x magnification, and generally not visible to the naked eye; slightly more inclusions than VS1.
VERY GOODHigh-quality cut with good proportions that return almost all light that enters.
Color
EAlmost completely colorless. So close to perfectly colorless, only expert gemologists may be able to detect any color.
Clarity
VS2Very slightly included. Easier for an expert to see inclusions under 10x magnification, and generally not visible to the naked eye; slightly more inclusions than VS1.
EXCELLENTHigh-quality cut with near-perfect proportions that return nearly all light that enters.
Color
FAlmost colorless, with slight color visible to expert gemologists. Still considered a very high quality grade.
Clarity
VS2Very slightly included. Easier for an expert to see inclusions under 10x magnification, and generally not visible to the naked eye; slightly more inclusions than VS1.
EXCELLENTHigh-quality cut with near-perfect proportions that return nearly all light that enters.
Color
EAlmost completely colorless. So close to perfectly colorless, only expert gemologists may be able to detect any color.
Clarity
VVS2Very, very slightly included. Extremely small inclusions are difficult for an expert to see under 10x magnification and invisible to the naked eye; slightly more inclusions than VVS1.
IDEALPerfectly-proportioned to return all light that enters for maximum fire. Only 5% of mined diamonds meet this standard.
Color
FAlmost colorless, with slight color visible to expert gemologists. Still considered a very high quality grade.
Clarity
VVS2Very, very slightly included. Extremely small inclusions are difficult for an expert to see under 10x magnification and invisible to the naked eye; slightly more inclusions than VVS1.