We offer Advance Ideal cut diamonds at a slight discount, because we have not yet incurred inventory flooring costs. However, the E-color, VVS-1 clarity diamond is also a little less expensive because it’s an Advance Ideal that is currently in-production. The diamond would cost considerably more if it were a D-color, VVS-1 clarity, super ideal cut diamond. To begin with, the diamond is one color grade, and one clarity grade lower. The 1.02 carat, E-color, VVS-1 clarity, Advance Ideal cut diamond costs less for several reasons. The 1.02 carat, D-color, Internally Flawless (IF) clarity, Brian Gavin Signature hearts and arrows diamond is currently selling for $23,696.00 which will be discounted to $22,985.00 for payment via cash/wire transfer. How Much Does a VVS-1 Clarity Diamond Cost (compared to IF clarity)?Īs you can see from the screenshot above, the 1.02 carat, E-color, VVS-1 clarity, Advance Ideal cut diamond is currently selling for $14,073.00 which will be discounted to $13,651.00 for payment via cash/wire transfer. After all, the inclusions are very, very slight. Even then, most people will be hard-pressed to find the inclusions within a VVS-1 clarity diamond using only 10x magnification. The important thing to realize is that the difference between a diamond which is Internally Flawless and VVS-1 in clarity, will only be visible while examining the diamond using 10x magnification. So, the difference between VVS-1 and Internally Flawless is the visibility of the inclusions. The abbreviation “VVS-1” means that the diamond is Very, Very Slightly (included) at the highest level, which is one. By definition, a VVS-1 clarity diamond contains inclusions that are so slight, that they are difficult for a skilled grader to see using 10x magnification. ![]() So, we’re going to use the clarity photograph for this 1.058 carat, G-color, VVS-1 clarity, Brian Gavin Signature hearts and arrows diamond. We don’t have images for the 1.02 clarity, E-color, VVS-1 clarity, Advance Ideal cut diamond yet, because it is currently in-production (more on that in a minute). But the inclusion is not visible at 10x, and thus, the diamond is graded as internally flawless. For example, it might be possible to find a pinpoint size diamond crystal, or something like that, at a higher degree of magnification. However, minor inclusions might be visible if the diamond is viewed using a higher degree of magnification, such as 30x, 40x, 50x, or higher. So, this 1.02 carat, D-color, Internally Flawless, Brian Gavin Signature hearts and arrows diamond (pictured above) has no inclusions visible at 10x magnification. This is why you’ll see the comment “minor details of finish are not shown” (on the plotting diagram) on the lab report. Minor blemishes may be present on the surface of the diamond. The grading criteria for determining whether a diamond is “internally flawless” is that there not be any inclusions visible under 10x magnification, which is the industry standard for diamond grading. Let’s begin with a better understanding of the differences between an Internally Flawless and VVS-1 clarity diamond. Can you explain the differences between an Internally Flawless vs VVS1 clarity diamonds? Is the price difference worth it?” The Difference Between Internally Flawless and VVS-1 Clarity: There is also another Advance Ideal diamond that is 1.108 carats, D color, IF clarity, and a 1.02 carat, D color, IF clarity, Brian Gavin Signature diamond. ![]() The only option that I see within your inventory right now, is a 1.02 carat, E-color, VVS1 clarity, Advance Ideal (and I’m not certain what that means). “I’m searching for a diamond engagement ring, 1.10 – 1.20 carats, D or E color, VVS1 clarity.
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