What does F VS1 mean?

Clarity grades range from "Flawless" (F) to "Included" (I), with several grades in between. VS stands for "Very Small" inclusions and comes in at about the middle of the clarity scale. This grade also has two subdivisions: VS1 and VS2.

Is an F color diamond good?

The F color grade is a great choice. This is the lowest of the three colorless diamond grades, which makes it the most economical way to enjoy that sparkly, icy look. F-grade stones account for 20 percent of diamonds sold at Blue Nile.

What does F color mean in a diamond?

F-color diamonds are in demand because they are colorless: the most common (and most affordable) of the truly colorless diamond grades. When shopping for a diamond for an engagement ring, most people want it to be colorless.

Is VS1 or VS2 better?

What do the numbers 1 and 2 mean – VS1 and VS2? 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.

Do VS1 diamonds hold value?

However, in terms of value, VS1 Diamonds are often in the best position to get the best value when it comes to buying a diamond engagement ring. VS1 diamonds are still highly-priced in the market despite their inclusions as they are generally considered eye-clean diamonds.

Diamond Clarity Comparison VS1 vs VS2 SI1 SI2 VVS1 VVS2 I1 IF I2 I3 FL Ring Chart Explained Scale SI

What is better VS1 or VS?

All VS clarity diamonds contain inclusions visible with magnification. In a VS1 diamond, the imperfections are smaller and harder to see than those in a VS2. Diamonds with a VS1 clarity grade will always be eye-clean. That means they'll have no imperfections visible to the naked eye.

What's more expensive VVS or VS1?

A 1.00 ct G-H color, VVS₁ diamond can be 15%–20% more expensive than a comparable VS₁ or VS₂ diamond. If you're buying a diamond of this quality, the difference in price can be significant.

Is an F VS2 diamond good?

Diamonds with a VS2 clarity grade offer you the best balance of beauty and affordability. We think they are the best diamond value. Buying a diamond that has a lower clarity grade but still no eye-visible inclusions will leave more money in your budget to buy a larger, more beautifully cut diamond.

Which diamond clarity is best?

The best diamond clarity rating is Flawless (FL). These are the rarest diamonds in the world; less than 0.05% of all diamonds are Flawless or Internally Flawless.

What's better VS1 or SI1?

But you may want to upgrade to VS1 for diamonds that are larger than two carats or emerald cut diamonds and Asscher cut diamonds that have broad facets that show inclusions more easily. If you are buying a round brilliant diamond, finding an eye-clean SI1 diamond may be a good choice for you.

Is F VVS1 diamond good?

At the top of the scale, though not quite the very top, are VVS1 (very very slightly included) diamonds. These are considered to have excellent clarity, and carry a price tag that matches their rarity.

Is F or G better in diamonds?

For diamonds of around 1 carat or more, G color is a good option. For diamonds significantly smaller than 1 carat, it may be a good choice to choose an F color stone to ensure that no warm tones are visible.

Which diamond is better E or F?

Only D is truly colorless. E, and F are exceptional color grades, and unless you started putting master set diamonds next to yours, you will NOT be able to tell the difference with your naked eye. If they are graded correctly, and if you are working within a budget, go with the F color to save money.

Is an F diamond a good diamond?

The F colour grade is a great choice. This is the lowest of the three colourless diamond grades, which makes it the most economical way to enjoy that sparkly, icy look. F-grade stones account for 20 percent of diamonds sold at Blue Nile.

What is an F quality diamond?

What is an F Color Diamond? On the GIA color grading scale, the F color rating falls under the top category of “Colorless” diamonds. In terms of ranking, it is the 3rd best on the scale of D to Z. During lab grading, diamonds are flipped around and assessed based on their absence of color.

What diamond color is best value?

Near colorless diamonds, (G-H-I-J grades) offer the best value if you want to make the most of your budget. You can save money in color and spend more on an excellent cut which in turn gives more brilliance. G and H color grades come just after the colorless range, so they still appear colorless when viewed face up.

What is the lowest quality diamond?

I3 diamond clarity represents the lowest diamond clarity grade available.

Which diamond clarity sparkles the most?

Because diamonds reflect white light, colorless diamonds produce the best sparkle and fire. In fact, the more color a diamond has, the less likely it is to reflect white light. And as a result, will produce less sparkle. A D-color diamond is the highest quality, and will offer the greatest sparkle.

What clarity are Costco diamonds?

We guarantee that all diamonds supplied by Costco Wholesale have a clarity to be "VS2" or better and color to be "I" or better as outlined by the industry standard in the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) grading guide. Costco only sells diamond cut grades that range from Very Good to Excellent.

Is VS1 or VS2 clearer?

The clarity of VS1 is higher than the quality of VS2, owing to fewer inclusions. Although these inclusions are not visible to the naked eye, they are slightly visible under 10x magnification, hence the difference.

Is Costco diamond jewelry good?

Overall, Costco diamonds are of decent quality and offer great value, as long as they're GIA certified. You can find a ring for 50% less than at other big-name jewelry stores. But compared to online retailers, Costco cannot match their selections, customization, or service.

Are VS1 diamonds real?

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.

Should I get VS or VVS?

VVS diamonds rank higher on the clarity scale: which means their clarity quality is better than VS diamonds. The cleaner the diamond, the more extraordinary it is. VVS diamonds are rarer: and the rarer and closer you get to perfect, the more valuable and expensive the gemstone becomes.

Can a VS1 diamond be cloudy?

Whilst in the above article, the author mentions the potential for a VS1 to be cloudy, this would be very rare, and more commonly, diamonds of an SI1 clarity or below are prone to suffer from poor transparency.