Is I3 a good clarity for a diamond?

Is I3 diamond clarity good? As clarity improve through the scale, we move up to slightly included (SI) and very slightly included (VVS) grades until we reach the Internally Flawless (IF) and Flawless (FL) clarity grades. I3 clarity represents the lowest official clarity grade for a diamond.

What is a good diamond clarity rating?

For diamonds over 2 carats, a clarity grade of VS2 or higher is the safest bet for avoiding any signs of visible inclusions. In diamonds between 1 and 2 carats, clarity grades of SI1 or better will not have inclusions easily visible to the naked eye.

What is an I3 diamond worth?

You can expect to pay between $1,200-$2,000 per carat for an I3 diamond. The difference depends on the diamond’s grades in other areas such as color and cut. An I3 diamond with a good cut and L color may cost $1,300. One with a very good cut and an I color grade could cost $1,800.

Is I2 clarity better than I3?

I2 diamonds are one grade better than I3 diamonds. An I3 diamond is the lowest grade on the Clarity scale and will have even more noticeable inclusions than I2 diamonds.

Is VS1 or VS2 better?

A VS1 diamond has slightly fewer and smaller inclusions than a VS2 diamond. In other words, a VS1 diamond is slightly better than a VS2 diamond.

What are the worst diamond inclusions?

THE WORST DIAMOND INCLUSIONS

  • The 4 Worst Inclusions.
  • 1) Black Carbon Spots.
  • Not all Carbon is Bad…
  • Point is, stay away from Black Spots!
  • 2) Inclusions Top, Center of your Diamond.
  • 3) Long Cracks or Fractures.
  • 4) Chips on the Side of the Diamond.
  • Girdle Chips.

Do I3 diamonds work on diamond tester?

I2 diamonds are one grade better than I3 diamonds. An I3 diamond is the lowest grade on the Clarity scale and will have even more noticeable inclusions than I2 diamonds. Because these imperfections detract from the brilliance and beauty of the diamond, we do not recommend I3 diamonds either.

What does I2 I3 clarity mean?

Diamonds that are graded as Included (I1, I2, I3) contain very obvious inclusions that can usually be seen with the naked eye, and even more underneath 10x magnification.