VS Clarity Diamonds

VS clarity diamonds are a very safe choice in terms of Clarity. The basic determination of VS clarity defines that a VS diamond has small inclusion that can only be observed when looking at the diamond with a 10X magnifying loupe.

The VS clarity grading is divided into two grades:

1. VS1 clarity
2. VS2 clarity

Visually the difference between them is very small; however there is a difference between them by the GIA determinations.

VS1 clarity diamond:

VS1 diamonds have very small inclusion or inclusions that can only be seen when viewing it with a 10X magnifying loupe. The main advantage of VS1 clarity diamonds upon VS2 is that they are “safer” in terms of clarity and ensures you as a buyer to get a cleaner diamond. On the other hand, they are more expensive.

VS2 clarity diamond:

VS2 diamonds also have small inclusion that can be seen only when observing the diamond using a 10X magnifying loupe. Although may sound the same they are different in that the VS2 inclusion is either: larger, located in the center of the diamond, or darker in color. VS2 clarity diamonds are cheaper in comparison, but still ensure you to get a visually clean diamond.

It is a matter of how clarity is important to you and the budget you have. VS1 ensures higher clarity whereas VS2 keeps the price lower.

Important to know that; when observing real diamonds with different clarity grades they can look the same to an untrained eye, but not to a gemologist. Also important to remind is that; size, placement and the color of the flaws affect the clarity grading

Certified VS clarity diamonds

The best way to buy a VS diamond is buying it with a gemological certification. Not all gemological labs certify diamonds equally. The two top labs in the market today in terms of grading diamonds are GIA and AGS (AGS does not grade clarity in the same terms as GIA and therefore do not have the VS2 grading). Shopping a diamond with a top quality certification will ensure you buy the right diamond.

Diamonds pricing Pricing

Diamonds prices are determined by the Rapaport price list of diamonds. The Rapaport list is the main source today for diamonds pricing. The list is determined by the grading of the diamond and the market demands.

VS clarity diamonds are relatively more popular than most clarity grade and therefore are more expensive.

Summarizing VS clarity diamonds

VS diamonds are the right diamonds for shoppers that care for clarity and willing to pay for it. They are very “safe” visually and their flaws are can be noticed only when looking at it using a magnifying loupe.