What is a VVS Diamond?

VVS diamonds are eye-clean—meaning you can’t see any blemishes with the naked eye. On the Clarity scale, VVS diamonds are one step away from an internally flawless (FL) diamond.

What is the price difference between E/VVS and F/vs diamonds?

Meaning the price difference between an E/VVS diamond and F/VS would be 10 to 20%. The price change for a lower quality cut is also similar. There is a whole new market of artificial or lab grown diamonds evolving.

Should you pay extra for a VVS Diamond?

If you’re buying a round brilliant white diamond, there’s not much reason to pay extra for a VVS diamond. In fact, we recommend limiting your search to VS2 and SI1 diamonds. However, if you’re looking for a particularly large diamond, adding higher clarity grades to your search won’t hurt.

What is a VS2 Diamond?

A VS diamond contains minor inclusions that range from difficult (VS 1) to somewhat easy (VS 2) to see at 10× magnification. Many different types of inclusions are possible, but they must be very small relative to the size of the diamond.

As indicated in the above clarity grade chart, a VVS diamond contains minute inclusions that range from extremely difficult (VVS 1) to very difficult (VVS 2) to see at 10× magnification. Typical inclusions that might set the VVS grade include:

How much does a 1 carat VVS round diamond cost?

The average price of a 1 Carat VVS1 round diamond with an H-I color is $5,500. The average cost of a 1 Carat VVS2 round diamond with an I color is $5,310. In general, VVS diamonds are more expensive than VS diamonds and significantly more expensive than SI diamonds.

What is the difference between clarity and VVS?

Clarity grades are determined based on the number of scratches, blemishes or bits of mineral deposits on the surface of or within a diamond. VVS diamonds are known to be one of the highest grades of diamonds in terms of clarity, but what exactly are VVS diamonds?