PriceScope Pointer: Unless you have a specific reason to spend for flawless diamond clarity you will get identical clarity appearance at VS1 clarity, most often with VS2 clarity and sometimes even with SI clarity.īefore going on: Check out the PriceScope Diamond Buying Guide Flawless Diamond Clarity (FL) Described When paired with D color and a top cut grade there is no higher pedigree in the diamond world. The flawless diamond and internally flawless diamond are the undisputed queens of clarity. If you need help reviewing diamonds, contact us and we’ll provide you with a personal recommendation.Ask our PriceScope members and industry experts for a second opinion or get lost in the thousands of user-shared diamond and jewelry images for inspiration. That’s why it’s best to always look for a diamond with the lowest clarity grade that’s still clean to the naked eye. The most common mistake people make is purchasing a diamond with a clarity grade that’s too high to appreciate-thinking they’re getting a “good investment.” Diamonds are a retail product like any other, and- based on their resale value-shouldn’t be considered an investment. The price can vary a bit based on which shape you select, what color grade you go with, and whether it’s well cut or not. How much does a VVS1 clarity diamond cost?Ī nice one carat round diamond that is VVS1 clarity costs about $6,000. You can learn more in our guide to diamond prices. They give you the same result as lower-graded diamonds: eye-clean diamonds. We don’t believe it’s worth buying a VVS1 diamond ring because the prices are significantly higher. VVS diamonds are more expensive than VS diamonds and significantly more expensive than SI diamonds. As an example, this stunning 2 carat VVS1 diamond from James Allen is priced at $22,840. The average cost of a round 2 carat VVS1 round diamond with an H color is $23,000. For example, this 1 carat round cut with VVS1 clarity and H color from Blue Nile costs $5,730, while this 1 carat round VVS1 with I color is priced at $4,810. The average price of a round 1 carat VVS1 diamond with an H-I color is $5,500. The “VVS1” designation just refers to the clarity grade. Like any diamond, the price of a VVS diamond depends on the diamond cut, diamond color, shape and carat weight. The VVS1 diamond price ranges from $1,100 for a well-cut 0.50 carat H color diamond like this one from Blue Nile to $21,640 for a 1.93 carat diamond and higher. Inclusions in VVS2s are barely visible under a standard jeweler’s loupe and are eye-clean.ĭeal Alert: Save 25% on settings at James Allen VVS1 Diamond Price
VVS2 diamonds are more included than VVS1 diamonds and usually cost slightly less. On the diamond clarity scale, VVS1 diamonds are a grade higher than VVS2 diamonds and a grade lower than internally flawless (IF) diamonds. Only under a powerful microscope can trained professionals spot inclusions in VVS1s. That makes VVS1 diamonds eye-clean, so blemishes and inclusions can’t be seen by the naked eye. What are VVS1 Diamonds?Ĭlarity grades are determined by the GIA laboratory by “Evaluating diamond clarity involves determining the number, size, relief, nature, and position of these characteristics, as well as how these affect the overall appearance of the stone”.Ī VVS1 diamond is a diamond with inclusions so tiny they can’t be seen even under 10x magnification (a standard jeweler’s loupe). Mike followed that up by spending years buying and selling diamonds on the wholesale market as well as selling tens of millions of dollars worth of diamonds to diamond retailers. Mike started from the bottom, sorting and evaluating hundreds of thousands of diamonds to learn every facet (pun intended) of diamond quality and value. The author of this article, our CEO, Mike Fried has over 20 years of experience in the diamond industry. To help you with the diamond buying process we lean on our expertise and experience.
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