Diamond Grading

We follow standard World Jewellery Federation (CIBJO) guidelines for colour and clarity gradings as is possible. This means that all of our white and tinted white diamonds adhere to the following nomenclature:

Diamond Colour

D: Exceptional white +

E: Exceptional white

F: Rare white +

G: Rare white

H: White

I-J: Slightly tinted white

K-L: Tinted white

M-Z: Tinted

Diamond Clarity

Flawless (FL): FL diamonds shall be free from internal characteristics / inclusions and external characteristics / blemishes when examined under 10 x magnifications. NOTE: The following do not disqualify a diamond from the Flawless grade: An extra facet on the pavilion which cannot be seen face up; Naturals totally confined to the girdle, which neither thicken the girdle nor distort its outline; Internal graining which is not reflective, white or coloured and does not significantly affect transparency.

Internally Flawless (IF): IF diamonds shall be free from internal characteristics / inclusions and shall only possess external characteristics / blemishes when examined under 10 x magnification. NOTE: The following does not disqualify a diamond from the Internally Flawless grade: Internal graining which is not reflective, white or coloured and does not significantly affect transparency.

Very Very Slightly Included/Very Very Small Inclusions (VVS): VVS diamonds shall contain minute internal characteristics/inclusions when examined under 10 x magnification. VVS1 diamonds shall contain minute internal characteristics/inclusions which shall be extremely difficult to observe when examined under 10 x magnification. VVS2 diamonds shall contain minute internal characteristics/inclusions which shall be very difficult to observe when examined under 10 x magnification.

Very Slightly Included/Very Small Inclusions (VS): VS diamonds shall contain minor internal characteristics/inclusions when examined under 10 x magnification. VS1 diamonds shall contain minor internal characteristics/inclusions which shall be difficult to observe when examined under 10 x magnification. VS2 diamonds shall contain minor internal characteristics/inclusions which shall be somewhat easy to observe when examined under 10 x magnification.

Slightly Included/Small Inclusions (SI): SI diamonds shall contain noticeable internal characteristics/inclusions when examined under 10 x magnification. SI1 diamonds shall contain noticeable internal characteristics/inclusions which shall be easy to observe when examined under 10 x magnification. SI2 diamonds shall contain noticeable internal characteristics/inclusions which shall be very easy to observe when examined under 10 x magnification.

Pique 1 (P1): P1 diamonds shall contain internal characteristics/inclusions which are prominent when examined under 10 x magnification. They shall also be visible face up to the naked eye. NOTE: Under certain circumstances, internal characteristics / inclusions may also be visible face up to the naked eye in higher grades.

Pique 2 (P2): P2 diamonds shall contain internal characteristics/inclusions which are very prominent when examined under 10 x magnification. They shall also be easily visible face up to the naked eye, slightly reducing the brilliancy of the diamond.

Pique 3 (P3): P3 diamonds shall contain internal characteristics/inclusions which are extremely prominent when examined under 10 x magnification. They shall also be very easily visible face up to the naked eye, reducing the brilliancy of the diamond.