What to Know About the Clarity of a Diamond

Natures Fingerprints

Cut - Clarity - Color - Carat - 4 C's Clarity: The amount of natural internal imperfections, flaws or "natures fingerprints" that are in the stone. Inclusions (internal) and Blemishes (external) are traces of non-crystallized carbon. A 10x power jewelers loop can reveal these unique characteristics. A gemstone's relative freedom from inclusions and blemishes. Sometimes called purity; or in Europe it is known as quality.