The reason why
SI1 Clarity Diamonds are one of the best Clarity Diamonds to purchase is simple...
Microscopic
To the naked eye, it's almost impossible to tell the difference between an SI1 Clarity Diamond and a higher Clarity Diamond!
WHY? Because we're talking about microscopic inclusions. Anytime you're dealing with flaws that get so small you need a microscope to see, then to the naked eye, they will look virtually identical!
Try this Test
For a test, put a SI1 Clarity Diamond up against a VS Clarity (very slightly included), or a VVS Clarity (very very slightly included), (VS and VVS are the next two grades higher) Diamond and see if you can tell the difference. Most people can't.
In SI1 Clarity Diamonds the inclusions get so small, minute, and hard to locate, that most can only find a couple marks to identify under a loupe. Inclusions in an SI1 Clarity Diamond usually fall around the outside of the table (the top flat part of the Diamond), or they fall deeper into the stone so it's not so obvious.
SI Clarity Diamonds are great to buy because they look awesome, but they don't cost an arm and a leg like the cleaner Diamonds do. To the naked eye, they'll pretty much look the same, and if they look the same, then why spend more money on a higher clarity? If I can't see the difference, I'm not going to spend a thousand dollars more for it! Get the SI1 Clarity.
Money burning a Hole?
If your money is burning a hole in your pocket, then I would say, spend it on Color!
Getting a better Color will leave a visible difference.
The Whiter the Diamond Color the more sparkle and brilliance the Diamond seems to emit. I would look at getting either a Colorless Diamond, D-E-F, (Which is the best Color range in the World!) or get a G Color! G is at the top end of the NEAR COLORLESS range. That's the next best thing. Everything below G will add some off color or yellow to the Diamond. In my book, E-F is awesome and a must!
Buy an SI1 Clarity Diamond with an E-F Color and that puppy will shine! SI1, E-F, is the hottest selling Diamond on the market today because of it's look and it's price.
And if you purchase an SI1 Clarity Diamond that's G.I.A. Certified also... well, let's just say that in no way, shape or form will you ever be feeling "Slightly Irregular!"
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