Is VVS the best diamond?

Just shy of the Flawless and Internally Flawless grades, VVS diamonds are basically flawless with a few pinpoints thrown in in nondescript locations. They are one of the highest and most expensive diamond clarity grades.

Which is a better diamond VS or VVS?

VVS (Very Very Slightly Included) diamonds are a grade better than VS (Very Slightly Included) diamonds. VS diamonds (both VS1 and VS2) contain a small number of inclusions when the diamond is viewed under 10x magnification.

How much is VVS diamonds worth?

The average price of a round 1 Carat VVS1 diamond with an H-I color is $5,500. For example, this 1 carat round cut with VVS1 clarity and H color from Blue Nile costs $6,543, while this 1 carat round VVS1 with I color is priced at $5,523. The average cost of a round 2 Carat VVS1 round diamond with an H color is $23,447.

Are VVS diamonds worth it?

While VVS diamonds are rare compared to lower clarity grades, they're still, ultimately, not a good investment. Diamond resale prices are low, and you're unlikely to sell any white diamond for more than its sticker price. Although certain fancy colors may have investment value, this isn't due to clarity.

Is VVS diamond a real diamond?

Yes, VVS Diamonds are 100% real diamonds.

VVS is a classification of clarity grade that stands for “very, very slightly included.” Inclusions are naturally occurring flaws that affect a diamond's overall value.

What is a VVS Diamond?! Understanding Diamond CLARITY!

Which diamond is best?

FL (or Flawless) is the highest grade for clarity. An FL diamond has no imperfections even when magnified 10x by a professional. For color, D or completely colorless diamond is the highest grade. While flawless and colorless diamonds are extremely rare, cut determines a diamond's true value.

Do VVS diamonds appreciate?

VVS diamonds are not only beautiful, but they're also a smart investment. Diamonds with a clarity grade of VVS2 or higher are likely to appreciate quickly in value over time, while those with a lower clarity grade appreciate at a slower rate.

Is VVS more expensive than VS?

For example, according to a 2018 diamond pricing sheet used by most wholesalers and retailers, a 1.00 carat (ct), D color, VVS₁ diamond can be 20%–30% more expensive than a VS₁ diamond of the same weight and color. A 1.00 ct G-H color, VVS₁ diamond can be 15%–20% more expensive than a comparable VS₁ or VS₂ diamond.

What is the purest diamond?

The purest form is 24K, though ornaments are made with 18K or 22K gold. This means that other metals have been added to give it strength. Always buy jewellery that is hallmarked and accredited by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Should I buy a VVS1 diamond?

VVS diamonds, whether VVS1 or VVS1, are very very slightly included. Despite having some inclusions, these diamonds are considered to have excellent clarity. Remember that jewelers grade diamonds for clarity by looking at them under 10x magnification.

What are real diamonds called?

Other names include cultured diamond, cultivated diamond, lab-created diamond and man-made diamond. They are produced artificially, unlike natural diamonds formed in the Earth. Essentially, synthetic diamonds are real diamonds. But, unlike natural diamonds, they are formed above ground by artificial means.

What does VVS mean in rap?

VVS means “Very, Very Slightly” included.

The term and slang “VVS” has been used by Post Malone, Cardi B, 6ix9ine, Kodak Black, Yo Gotti, Future, Travis Scott, and many more rappers.

What is the best diamond color?

D Color Diamonds (Absolutely Colorless)

D color diamond is the highest grade and is extremely rare—the highest color grade that money can buy. Eight percent of customers choose a D color diamond.

What's better VVS vs flawless?

GIA Clarity Scale (Best to Worst):

Flawless (FL) Internally Flawless (IF) Very Very Slightly Included 1 (VVS1) Very Very Slightly Included 2 (VVS2)

What are VVS diamonds?

Technical speaking, VVS stands for very very slightly included. That means a VVS diamond only has a tiny number of microscopic inclusions that are difficult to see under 10x magnification. The category is subdivided into VVS1 and VVS2, which are the third and fourth-best clarity grades.

Which carat diamond is best?

1.00 Carat

Because it's the most popular weight, diamonds experience a price jump at 1.00 ct. The price jump is especially high for round diamonds, and, at this weight, you'll get the most savings by choosing a fancy shape.

Whats the most expensive diamond?

1. The Pink Star. The Pink Star is the largest known diamond to receive a Vivid Pink color grade and just sold for a whopping $71 million in Hong Kong. After five minutes of bidding at Sotheby's, the oval-shaped 59.6-carat pink diamond broke the record for the highest price ever paid for a jewel.

How do you tell a VVS from a diamond?

Diamonds of VVS clarity have very slight imperfections that even trained professionals cannot easily see with a loupe or microscope. The VVS grading range is divided into two sub-grades: VVS1 and VVS2, with VVS1 being the higher grade.

Whats better VVS1 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.

Which clarity Diamond should I buy?

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.

Is a SI3 diamond good?

If a diamond carries an SI3 grade, it's of lower quality than the “nice I1s” from GIA. The SI3 grade is primarily used to trick potential buyers into a diamond that is less than stellar. For example, if you were to bring an EGL-graded SI3 diamond to GIA, the diamond would probably be graded worse by the GIA.

What is the lowest quality diamond?

I3 diamond clarity is officially the lowest diamond clarity grade available. But what does I3 mean? Firstly the letter 'I' stands for inclusions or included. The number '3' refers to the third-worst 'I' grade in sequence.

Is 2 carat diamond too big?

Is a 2 Carat Diamond Considered to be Big? The average carat weight for a diamond engagement ring is about 0.9 carat, meaning a 2 Carat Diamond is definitely considered big.

Which diamond cut is the cheapest?

Carat-per-carat, emerald and Asscher cuts are the least expensive. Because they are step-cut, there is less waste when these diamonds are cut off of the rough stone, which is going to cost the same no matter how it gets cut.