{"id":768,"date":"2026-02-13T15:07:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T15:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/?p=768"},"modified":"2026-02-13T15:07:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T15:07:18","slug":"why-flawless-natural-diamonds-are-natures-miracle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/education\/why-flawless-natural-diamonds-are-natures-miracle\/","title":{"rendered":"Why flawless\u00a0natural diamonds\u00a0are a true gift of nature"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The word \u2018flawless\u2019 is often used to describe something we find\u00a0beautiful.\u00a0But when it comes to diamonds, its meaning is a little more nuanced. Technically speaking, a\u00a0flawless diamond\u00a0is the top grade on the\u00a0clarity grading system, in which a diamond is graded Flawless with a capital F!1<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most polished diamonds over 30 points (approx. 0.3 carat) will come with a grading report issued by an independent institute. This will state whether the gem is natural or lab-grown along with its grading based on the 4Cs: cut, colour, clarity and carat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A diamond graded Flawless (or FL for short) has no visible inclusions or blemishes when examined under 10x magnification. Put simply, it\u2019s sheer perfection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What inclusions tell you about\u00a0diamond clarity\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inclusions are tiny birthmarks that appear inside a diamond as it grows over billions of years, deep underground. In scientific terms, inclusions are small parts of uncrystallised carbon, microscopic cracks, or tiny mineral crystals that became trapped during the diamond formation process.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inclusions are entirely natural, very common and don\u2019t usually affect the beauty of a diamond unless they\u2019re especially large or in an unflattering spot, like right under the \u2018table\u2019 (AKA the large, flat surface on the top of a cut diamond), which is where the eye typically lands first. In fact, a lot of the diamonds you might come across today (whether its bridal jewellery or everyday classics) are likely to have inclusions; the naked eye simply can\u2019t see them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blemishes, on the other hand, happen after the diamond is formed, usually during the cutting and polishing process. They\u2019re external and often so minimal they can only be seen under intense magnification.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While diamond clarity plays an important role in determining the value of the gemstone, it\u2019s just one of the 4Cs of diamonds. So, keep in mind that it isn\u2019t the only factor worth considering. For instance, a good cut can still make a slightly included diamond look exquisite.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When is a diamond considered flawless?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since a flawless diamond earns its top-tier grading by having zero birthmarks or visible blemishes, it\u2019s basically as perfect as a diamond can get. But, as we mentioned earlier, recovering a flawless natural diamond is very rare \u2013 many gemmologists will never see one in their lifetime.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding Flawless and Internally Flawless clarity grading\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When gemmologists grade diamonds, they\u2019re looking at how \u2018clean\u2019 the gem is, both inside and out. The clarity scale or grading system has six categories, based on what can be seen under 10x magnification: Flawless (FL), Internally Flawless (IF), Very Very Slightly Included (VVS), Very Slightly Included (VS), Slightly Included (SI) and Included (I). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the top of the scale are Flawless and Internally Flawless:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n