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Navigate The Seven Seas
FL-Flawless: The diamonds in this grade do not show any internal or external flaws under the 10x loupe magnification.
IF - Internally Flawless: The diamonds that fall in this category have no internal flaws and only slight external blemishes.
VVS: Very, Very Slightly Included — The diamonds that fall under this grade have minute inclusions that are very difficult even for a skilled grader to see under 10X magnification. The VVS category is divided into two grades: VVS1 and VVS2.
VS: Very Slightly Included — These diamonds come with minor inclusions that are hardly visible under 10X magnification. The VS category is divided into VS1 and VS2.
SI: Slightly Included — The diamonds that fall under this category have evident inclusions visible to the trained grader under 10X loupe magnification. The SI category is divided into SI1, SI2, and SI3.
I: Included — Diamonds have obvious inclusions visible even without magnification. The I category is divided into I1, I2, and I3.
 Colorless and near-colorless diamonds are the most valuable. Though most diamonds may appear colorless to the naked eye, most diamonds contain slight traces of yellow or light brown when viewed under a jeweler's loupe. A traditional engagement diamond is usually colorless or near-colorless.
In nature, diamonds can also occur in shades of red, pink, blue, green, and deep yellow — these are called "Fancy diamonds." Colorless diamonds are graded alphabetically by the GIA. "Colorless" or "rare white" diamonds are of color grades D, E, and F. Diamonds of color grade D are rare and extremely valuable.
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