The meaning of diamond clarity vs is that the clarity of diamonds is at the level of minor imperfections. VS is a level of diamond clarity, generally based on the number of flaws in the diamond, including FL, IF, VVS1, VVS2, VS1, VS2, SI1, SI2, SI3, I1, I2, I3. The closer to FL, the higher the diamond clarity and the more perfect the diamond.
Diamond clarity classification
1. FL flawless level (perfect flawless) refers to the cleanliness of diamonds observed under a 10x gemstone magnifying glass, where there are no inclusions inside or outside the gemstone.
2. IF flawless level (internal flawless) refers to the absence of any flaws inside the diamond observed under a 10x gemstone magnifying glass, but there may be a slight flaw on the surface that can be removed by re polishing.
3. VVS Ultra Minor Defect Level refers to the presence of very small flaws on the surface or crown of a diamond when observed under a 10x gemstone magnifying glass. The difference between VVS1 and VVS2 is that the latter has extremely small cotton like dots and small stubble.
4. VS Minor Defect Level refers to the very small flaws visible in diamonds under a 10x gemstone magnifying glass. The difference between VS1 and VS2 is that the latter may have tiny cotton like dots or small stubble.
5. SI small flaw level refers to the ability to easily see flaws in diamonds under a 10x gemstone magnifying glass. The difference between SI1 and SI2 is that the former may have visible defects upon careful observation with the naked eye, while the latter is more likely to have visible defects with the naked eye.
6. P1, P2, and P3 heavy flaw levels refer to small flaws that are easily visible to the naked eye when observing diamonds under a 10x gemstone magnifying glass, with some showing obvious cleavage and cracks.
7. All diamonds are observed for clarity with a 10x magnifying glass, and only P3 level flaws can be easily seen with the naked eye.