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Clarity refers to the presence of inclusions in a diamond.
Inclusions are natural identifying characteristics such as minerals or fractures. These are formed while diamonds are created in the earth. They appear as tiny crystals, clouds or feathers under a jeweller’s magnifying loupe.
Inclusions are ranked on a scale of perfection, known as clarity. The clarity scale, ranging from F (Flawless) to Included (I), is based on the visibility of inclusions at a magnification of 10x. The greater a diamond’s clarity, the more brilliant, valuable and rare it is.
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