Diamond Clarity Grade I1

Concentrated inclusions in the center of the diamond are the exception not the rule.

Diamond clarity grade i1. I1 i2 i3 included diamonds i clarity diamonds have obvious inclusions that are likely to be visible and impact beauty. Blue nile does not sell i clarity grade loose diamonds for engagement ring designs. Sometimes they can be seen with the naked eye. Included diamonds with a clarity grade of 7 8 9 or 10 i1 i2 or i3 have inclusions that are obvious at 10x magnification.

This grade is further subdivided into three sub grades. Third party labs like the gia give out clarity grades when they issue a report for a diamond for i1 diamonds you can easily see imperfections with 10x magnification and with the naked eye. As i mentioned above most clarity grades are comprised of several to many smaller inclusions spread out over the area of the diamond. At the lower clarities may have an effect on the diamond s durability.

Gemological institute of america i is the lowest clarity grade the letter i stands for included. The diamond clarity grade ranges from internally flawless to included with the included grades 1 2 and 3 being the least desirable. I2 and i3 diamonds are never eye clean and this is why you should definitely avoid i2 and i3 diamonds. The gia diamond grading scale is divided into 6 categories and 11 diamond clarity grades.

I1 diamonds fall on the low end of the clarity scale. Clarity refers to the blemishes and inclusions present in the stone. I1 and i2 diamond clarity on the grading scale. Diamond clarity is the quality of diamonds that relates to the existence and visual appearance of internal characteristics of a diamond called inclusions and surface defects called blemishes clarity is one of the four cs of diamond grading the others being carat color and cut.

On the diamond clarity grading scale introduced by the g i a. The i1 clarity grade is assigned by gemological laboratories such as gia and ags when the diamond has inclusions that can be seen easily at 10x magnification this is true even for an unskilled lay person who s using the loupe for the first time. I1 the highest i2 and i3. Generally speaking diamonds that fall within the included ranges i1 i3 would have their brilliance and fire negatively impacted.

Inclusions are solids liquids or gases that were trapped in a mineral as it formed. In such cases the i1 clarity inclusion will be much less noticeable to the naked eye if at all. Many inclusions and blemishes are too tiny to be seen by anyone other than a trained diamond grader. In general we advise against i1 diamonds because inclusions at this level.