The grade can be interpreted to read I#, 'included' with 1-12 inclusions visible to the naked eye.
Any inclusion number three and above indicate that the stone is vulnerable to cracks and breakage, in addition to its having lost brilliance.
Diamond value depends on the '4 Cs': cut, color, clarity and carat weight.
Any diamond is worth whatever someone will pay you for it. Today, on Blue Nile, you can purchase a diamond of this carat weight and pay between US$13,815 and US$68,676, depending on the cut, colour, clarity and exact carat weight that you want. Best practices dictate that if you own a diamond of this carat weight, that you pay a certified gemologist to document the characteristics of the diamond, in order to guide you in establishing a fair price for it.
SI-1 clarity in a diamond indicates that the stone has "Slightly Included" characteristics, meaning it contains inclusions that are visible under 10x magnification but are typically not noticeable to the naked eye. These inclusions may affect the diamond's overall appearance and value, but they are generally minor. SI-1 diamonds can still present a good balance of quality and affordability, making them a popular choice for many buyers.
A 1ct diamond refers to a diamond that weighs one carat, which is equivalent to 200 milligrams (0.2 grams). The carat weight is one of the key factors in determining a diamond's value, along with cut, color, and clarity. A higher carat weight generally indicates a larger diamond, but other attributes also significantly influence its overall appearance and price.
Any diamond is 'worth' what someone will pay you for it. If you have such a diamond, best practices dictate that you pay a certified gemologist for a certificate describing and valuing the gem. You can purchase a diamond of this weight, colour and clarity grade, depending on the cut and pay from US$24,800 to US$30,700.
In grading a diamond's clarity, VS indicates Very Slight.
Clarity H-I sounds more like the colour grade. Clarity I2-i3 means that there are two or three visible inclusions in the diamond. This is the lowest clarity grade for gem-stone quality diamonds.
"The clarity of the diamond tells you how clear the diamond is"
Clarity of a diamond is an ANSII standardized procedure that involves placing a light near the diamond and measuring the refraction.
For a diamond, FL, or flawless, is the highest grade for clarity -- it is perfection for the stone in terms of its clarity.
You can review the charts and information, below, to learn more about diamond clarity symbols.
AAA clarity is not a recognized rating for diamonds. The standard clarity scale for diamonds ranges from Flawless (no inclusions) to Included (visible inclusions). AAA is not a term used in the diamond industry to describe clarity.
You can have the clarity of a Diamond assessed at a Jewellers, often the item may be needed to be sent away. With an Enhanced diamond the diamond has been treated to achieve a better clarity than it originally had.
If by 'you' you mean 'U', and you're query is about clarity and not colour, it is possible that 'U' indicates unenhanced. Unenhanced diamonds are more valuable than enhanced diamonds.
SI2 indicates that in at least two places inside the diamond, inclusions, however slight, are visible.You can view diamond clarity images, below, including one for a diamond graded as SI2.
Trained gemologists use a 10x magnification to identify diamond clarity. You can read more about how clarity is graded by understanding the flaws and how they occur, below.
usually it the clarity ,color and cut of the diamond