The best diamonds that consumers would appreciate if they had an eye for clarity are SI1 clarity diamonds. However, they should be willing to recognize that SI1 clarity diamonds are not actually the highest clarity grade there is but their flaws are generally invisible to the naked eye. Additionally, these diamonds’ price point is excellent and allows diamonds to have nicer cut and color than the higher clarity diamonds.
Clarity Grading:
Diamond clarity defines the smoothness of diamonds though it is the least important factor in reality. This is one of the main determinants of diamond prices and you will probably pay greater for superior clarity of a diamond. Most jewelers declare the clarity of a diamond as the most important thing when buying a diamond because it is the easiest way to look at. The fastest way to see clarity in diamonds is by looking at it and jewelers that do not have proper training usually use this to let the buyers think that this is the main grade. The clearer the diamonds, the more expensive it will become.
SI1 Clarity definition:
The clarity of diamonds is related to the presence of small inclusions and blemishes. Inclusions are those types of flaws that is within the internal characteristics of diamonds like the bearding, internal graining, cavities, cleavage, crystals or minerals, knots, clouds and feathers. Blemishes are those that mar the surface of the diamond clarity as well as distracting it like pits, naturals, chips, nicks, polish lines, scratches and grain boundaries. SI1 clarity diamonds possess small inclusions which can be seen through a 10x magnifying loupe. SI1 diamonds are one of the best that the market offers when it comes to diamond clarity.
Advantages of SI1:
· The best SI1 diamonds have small and invisible flaws which are not seen by the naked eye.
· The price point of SI1 diamonds is great.
· SI1 diamonds have the ability to achieve better weight, cut and color if you have a strict budget and willing to work with SI1 clarity instead of VS.