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Clarity
A diamond's clarity refers to its natural characteristics also known as a diamond's signature. Like a person's signature, a diamond's signature is unique and is based upon the number, color, and location of internal inclusions (inner blemishes) or external inclusions (surface blemishes) it carries.
Although all diamonds have inclusions, they are not often seen by the unaided eye. Clarity grade is determined by viewing diamonds under ten power magnification, the industry standard. The higher a diamond's clarity grade, the more rare and valuable it is.
