{"id":12732,"date":"2015-11-13T08:50:15","date_gmt":"2015-11-13T13:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=12732"},"modified":"2015-11-13T08:50:15","modified_gmt":"2015-11-13T13:50:15","slug":"thats-a-vs-diamond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/thats-a-vs-diamond\/","title":{"rendered":"THAT’S A VS DIAMOND?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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VS Clarity Diamonds (VS1 and VS2<\/strong> – Which Stands for Level 1<\/strong> and Level 2<\/strong>) means “Very Slightly Included<\/strong>“. <\/p>\n

\nThey are Extremely Nice Quality Diamonds<\/strong>, Very Clean, Very Rare, and also Expensive<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

True Definition<\/h2>\n

\nThe True Definition of VS Clarity<\/strong>, taken from some of the Biggest Names in the Industry<\/strong> is as follows:<\/p>\n

GIA<\/h2>\n

\n(Obtained From the Diamond Dictionary<\/a>)<\/p>\n

“…Diamonds containing Minor Inclusions and Blemishes<\/strong> that can be seen under 10x Magnification, but which are Not Visible to the Unaided Eye…”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

GIA<\/h2>\n

\n(Diamond Essentials<\/a>)<\/p>\n

“VS Diamonds contain Small or Minor Inclusions Observed with Effort under 10x Magnification<\/strong>. VS Diamonds typically have Small Included Crystals, Small Clouds, or Small Feathers.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

GIA<\/h2>\n

\n(Obtained From Diamonds and Diamond Grading<\/a>)<\/p>\n

“VS Stones contain Minor Inclusions that range from Difficult (VS1) to somewhat Easy (VS2) for a Trained Grader<\/strong> to see under 10x Magnification. Typical Inclusions are Small Included Crystals or Feathers, Distinct Clouds, and Groups of Pin Points. They don’t Affect the Stone’s Beauty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nIn Very Rare Cases, a VS Stone might actually contain an Eye Visible Inclusion<\/strong>, you have to Consider the Size, Nature, Position, Number and Color or Relief of the Inclusion in Relation to the Size and Shape of the Stone…”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

DCA<\/h2>\n

\n(Obtained From The Diamond Course<\/a>)<\/p>\n

“Minor Inclusions that are Fairly Difficult<\/strong> (VS1) or Fairly Easy<\/strong> (VS2) to see under 10x”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Renee Newman<\/h2>\n

\n(Obtained From the Diamond Handbook<\/a>)<\/p>\n

“Minor Inclusions ranging from Difficult to somewhat Easy to see, for Trained Graders using 10 Power Magnification and Proper Lighting<\/strong>.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Fred Cuellar<\/h2>\n

\n(Obtained From How to Buy a Diamond<\/a>)<\/p>\n

“Has Inclusions of Blemishes Smaller than a Grain of Salt<\/strong> when viewed under 10x Magnification. No Carbon, Fractures, or Breaks<\/strong>. High Quality<\/strong>.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Antoinette Matlins<\/h2>\n

\n(Obtained From Diamonds<\/a>)<\/p>\n

“VS1 and VS2 are Grades given to Stones with Very Small Inclusions, Difficult for a Qualified Observer to see. These Stones are more Readily Available in Good Color and Cut, and their Flaws will Not be Visible Except under Magnification. These are Excellent Stones to Purchase<\/strong>.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

All these Definitions are Accurate and Just!<\/h2>\n

\nVS Clarity is a Beautiful Clarity to Own. I LOVE them<\/strong>, and that’s the Exact Clarity I would Buy! (I have a .50 Carat VS1, D, GIA Certified, Excellent Cut Diamond<\/a> in my Ear right now).<\/p>\n

\nAnd when I think about VS Diamonds, this is what I Picture:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\"VS<\/a><\/p>\n

That’s Incredible!<\/h2>\n

\nJust a Couple of Small Pin Points and Marks<\/strong> as Visible on this Diamond Plot:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\"VS<\/a><\/p>\n

\nIt truly is a Spectacular Sight!<\/strong><\/p>\n

And then…<\/h2>\n

\nThen you’ll also find VS Diamonds that aren’t so Grand<\/strong>…<\/p>\n

\nIn fact, some VS Diamonds will make you wonder “That’s Not VS Clarity!<\/strong>” (Look for Lines, Marks, Inclusions and Black Spots<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

Like these Particular Diamonds Here:<\/h2>\n

\n\"VS2<\/a><\/p>\n

\"VS2<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\"VS2<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\"VS2<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\"VS2<\/a><\/p>\n

See, they make you Question <\/strong>all that you Think and Know about VS Clarity!<\/strong><\/p>\n

So Why the Big Difference?<\/h2>\n

\nVS Diamonds will always look Different<\/strong> because every Stone is Unique in Nature<\/strong>. No Two are Ever Alike!<\/p>\n

\nEach Stone is Graded Independently and Clarity and Grading is always Subjective<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\nPlus, many other Factors can contribute to the overall “Look<\/strong>” of the Stone:<\/p>\n