What is a VVS Diamond?
As indicated in the above clarity grade chart, a VVS diamond contains minute inclusions that range from extremely difficult (VVS 1) to very difficult (VVS 2) to see at 10× magnification. Typical inclusions that might set the VVS grade include:
What is the price difference between E/VVS and F/vs diamonds?
Meaning the price difference between an E/VVS diamond and F/VS would be 10 to 20%. The price change for a lower quality cut is also similar. There is a whole new market of artificial or lab grown diamonds evolving.
What is the difference between IFIF and VVS scale?
IF: This scale will tell you the presence of flaws in the diamond. If you will give this scale to your diamond, then it will be internally flawless. VVS: This scale includes VVS2 and VVS1 grades. If there will be very slight flaws in your diamond, then you can use this scale. VS: You can give VS scale to those diamonds that have slight flaws.
What is a VS2 Diamond?
A VS diamond contains minor inclusions that range from difficult (VS 1) to somewhat easy (VS 2) to see at 10× magnification. Many different types of inclusions are possible, but they must be very small relative to the size of the diamond.
What is the difference between VS1 and VS2 diamonds?
A 1.00 ct G-H color, VVS 1 diamond can be 15%–20% more expensive than a comparable VS 1 or VS 2 diamond. If you’re buying a diamond of this quality, the difference in price can be significant.
What does VVS stand for?
The term VVS is an abbreviation for Very, Very, Slightly Included and can be further broken down into two sub-categories: VVS1 and VVS2. Respectively, they are the 3rd and 4th best rating on the GIA clarity scale. The VVS clarity rating on GIA’s grading scale. VVS diamonds have very benign inclusions such as pinpoints, clouds,
What does VVS mean in clarity?
The term VVS is an abbreviation for Very, Very, Slightly Included and can be further broken down into two sub-categories: VVS1 and VVS2. Respectively, they are the 3rd and 4th best rating on the GIA clarity scale.