Is VS1 better than SI1?

VS1 diamonds have better clarity than ones graded SI1, so they’re more expensive. The best way to understand how clarity affects the price of a diamond is to compare ones that have similar grades across all other qualities.

Which is better in diamond VS or SI?

Theoretically, the difference between SI1 and VS2 diamonds is that SI1 diamonds are more included than VS2 diamonds. But sometimes an SI1 can be a better choice than a VS2 diamond, because the inclusions are less noticeable or they’re in a place that’s hidden by your setting or the prongs holding it.

Are VS1 diamonds good?

A VS1 diamond is a high clarity grade with no visible inclusions and only small, hard-to-identify inclusions under 10x magnification. These diamonds represent the top 5 percent of all gem-quality stones.

Is VS2 better than SI1?

On the GIA’s diamond grading scale an SI1 clarity grade is one level worse than a VS2 clarity grade, but an SI1 diamond may not always look worse than a VS2 diamond – it all depends on the types of inclusions and their locations.

Is vs SI diamonds real?

VS vs SI diamonds… Both these grades of diamonds are clean to the naked eye and have almost no visible difference when looked at. VS diamonds can be graded as VS1 or VS2. These diamonds are Very Slightly included and have inclusions which can be viewed with a 10x magnification.

Is VS1 good for engagement ring?

While VS1 diamonds are a great choice for engagement ring stones, VS2 clarity diamonds will almost always be eye-clean, too. Even most SI1 diamonds will appear flawless to the unaided eye.

Is VS1 enough?

A VS1 diamond is a good value for a high-quality diamond that you can trust will have no visible flaws. But if you’re looking for the absolute best value, in our opinion, VS1 diamonds do not represent the best value. Most VS2 diamonds are also eye-clean. And you can even find eye-clean SI1 and SI2 diamonds.

What’s better VVS or SI?

The main difference between VVS and VS clarity is the size of inclusions. VVS (Very, Very Slightly Included) and VS (Very Slightly Included) are the next two grading ranges. (You should remember that VVS denotes higher quality than VS.) The bottom two grades on the scale are Slightly Included (SI) and Included (I).

Is SI1 a good diamond?

Is an SI1 diamond good? Yes! Although an SI1 diamond isn’t flawless, both SI diamond grades are beautiful and valuable. Most often, no one will come close enough to even see or identify inclusions.

Do VVS shine better than SI?

Is SI1 noticeable?

What is an SI1 Clarity Diamond. SI1 or Slightly Included 1 diamonds have inclusions that are noticeable under 10x magnification by a trained gemologist. These diamonds may have 1 inclusion that is eye visible, but generally the inclusions cannot be identified, unless magnified.

Is VS1 better than VVS?

The VVS grade is divided into two levels: VVS1 and VVS2, with VVS1 being the higher grade. VVS diamonds have such slight imperfections. Even with a jeweler’s loupe, trained professionals are unable to see the blemishes easily. This means that VVS diamonds are always eye-clean.

What is the difference between VS1 VS2 and Si diamonds?

VS or Very Slightly included, are grades awarded to diamonds with small imperfections. They are further divided into VS1 and VS2 grades. SI or Slightly Included are grades awarded to diamonds with several small inclusions that are easily detected when viewed under a 10x microscope.

How much does a VS1 Diamond cost?

For diamonds with a VS1 clarity grade, the average price is $7,307, with a range of $6,300-$8,120. For ones graded SI1, the average cost is $5,993, and the range is $5,070-$6,900.

What does VS1 clarity mean on a diamond?

As an example, this VS1 diamond has a crystal and a natural. The clarity plot shows only one occurrence of each, and both are small. These minor inclusions, combined with diamond weighing only 0.90 carats, means these inclusions aren’t visible to the naked eye.

What is the difference between VS1 and VS2?

Both these grades of diamonds are clean to the naked eye and have almost no visible difference when looked at. VS diamonds can be graded as VS1 or VS2. These diamonds are Very Slightly included and have inclusions which can be viewed with a 10x magnification.