Gemstone Grading

IF

No Inclusions under 100x

Very high quality and free from inclusions.

VVS

Very slight Inclusions only seen under 10x

High quality with very slight inclusions.

VS

Very Slight Inclusions

Good quality with slight inclusions very hard to see with the naked eye.

SI

Slight Inclusions

Inclusions becoming more prominent to the eye. Integrity of stone is good.

I

Inclusions

Inclusions are easily seen to the naked eye. May affect the overall integrity and strength of the stone.