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SI2 Diamond Clarity





A description of the SI2 Diamond Clarity grade is contained in the following definition from GIA (the Gemological Institute of America)...

Slightly Included (SI1 and SI2): contain noticeable inclusions which are easy (SI1) or very easy (SI2) to see under 10X. In some SIs, inclusions can be seen with the unaided eye.

This means that without any magnifications you really shouldn't be able to see any clarity characteristics (inclusions and blemishes) in a diamond under adequate lighting conditions. Using magnification the clarity characteristics are immediately apparent when you look at the diamond.

The SI2 diamond clarity will apply when clarity characteristics are visible without magnification when viewing the diamond from the side profile or through the pavilion view.


  Why a SI2 Diamond Clarity?    

A SI2 diamond clarity represents a point that most people will draw a line and say that they really don't want to go any further down the diamond clarity scale. A SI2 diamond clarity allows you to save money or spend money from your budget in a better diamond cut, a greater diamond carat weight, or a higher diamond color.

When buying a diamond, a SI1 diamond clarity will usually be a safe bet but when it comes to a SI2 diamond clarity it can be a different story. If you are looking at a diamond in your local diamond jewelry store then you are able to see if a particular SI2 diamond will be right for you.

When looking to buy a SI2 clarity diamond online it can be a different story.... a very different story!
This will not be a problem if you are searching for a diamond on JamesAllen.com. James Allen will be able to show you what a SI2 diamond clarity will actually look like. With other online diamond retailers it will be just a blind purchase and you could be in for a surprise when you finally get to see the diamond after it gets delivered. Seeing is believing!

 Let's take an audio guided tour of some SI2 diamond clarity stones......

I'd like to thank our friends over at JamesAllen.com for supplying the following examples for us.

Simply click on the play button and then you will be prompted to click on the links just below each audio player bar...


1.15 Carat G-SI2 Hearts & Arrows Ideal Cut Round Diamond
Diamond Photo
Diamond Grading Report


1.03 Carat I-SI2 Ideal Cut Round Diamond
Diamond Photo
Diamond Grading Report


0.83 Carat J-SI2 Premium Cut Round Diamond
Diamond Photo
Diamond Grading Report


1.17 Carat F-SI2 Hearts & Arrows Ideal Cut Round Diamond
Diamond Photo
Diamond Grading Report


0.71 Carat G-SI2 Ideal Cut Round Diamond
Diamond Photo
Diamond Grading Report


0.70 Carat F-SI2 Ideal Cut Round Diamond
Diamond Photo
Diamond Grading Report





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