Diamonds • Precious Gemstones • Jewelry • Gemology

Diamond Grades are reference points that help define a standard so dealers may communicate in a common language. Be wise, learn the language of diamonds

Natural flaws in diamonds are called inclusions and blemishes.

Interior inclusions might be tiny gas/air bubbles, solid deposits, clouds of tiny clear crystals, or cracks which are called feathers.

Ice cubes in water are good comparisons

External blemishes can range from chips, poor cuttings, scratches or pits on the diamond's surface.

Some diamond inclusions can be seen only by microscopic inspection or 10x loupe. Others are visible to the naked eye.

The more noticeable the inclusion, the poorer the grade.

Inclusions tend to do several things:

• Interrupt paths of light
• Detract the eye from the beauty of a diamond
• Jeopardize the integrity of the diamond

We recommend buying in the VVS-VS range. You will not be paying a premium for Flawless or Internally flawless, but neither will not get stuck with a poor quality lifetime investment.

Comparing Color Grades
GIA	AGS	Description
D	0	Colorless
E	.5
F	1
G	1.5	Near Colorless
H	2
I	2.5
J	3
K	3.5	Faint Yellow
L	4
M	4.5
N	5	Very Light Yellow
O	5.5
P	6
Q	6.5
R	7
S	7.5	Yellow
T	8
U	8.5
V	9
W	9.5
XYZ	10

Notes:
-Rendering more subtle shades of color is difficult because of the 255 color limitation for browsers.

-The comparisons above are presented merely as indications.