Clarity Meaning In Diamonds. Its a relatively common misconception that clarity enhanced diamonds are fake. A diamond clarity grade of internally flawless means the diamond has no inclusions present with or without 10x magnification but might have small blemishes on the diamonds surface.
SI Slightly Included and I Included. At SI2 clarity with the SI meaning Slightly Included there is a chance that any internal flaws are visible to the naked eye. The imperfections may be some blemishes on the surface or internal flaws that are called inclusions.
Third-party labs like the GIA give out clarity grades when they issue a report for a diamond.
The appearance of black and white inclusions gives the effect of salt and pepper scattered in the diamond. Diamond clarity is judged by the position and size of the flaws within and on the surface of the stone. The imperfections may be some blemishes on the surface or internal flaws that are called inclusions. I2I3 in order to hide or make the offending inclusions less visible.
