Diamonds clarity when purchasing a colorless diamond the clarity grade is a critical factor that has a direct impact on the value of the stone.
Vvs clarity diamond simulants.
Common diamond simulants include cubic zirconia cz a diamond alternative made from a crystalized form of zirconium oxide and moissanite a durable and affordable alternative to cz made from crystal carbide.
While this difference does not hold for all fakes it is one of the characteristics that help to distinguish cubic zirconia and other simulants from diamond.
But are they worth it.
Vvs means the diamond has tiny imperfections in the diamond that are very difficult to identify even with 10x magnification and they re almost impossible to see without magnification.
People typically consider buying diamond simulants because diamond simulants are more affordable than diamonds of similar size color and clarity.
Diamond simulants that are created artificially usually don t have internal flaws.
Clarity determines how clean a diamond is.
That depends on how open you are to the unique characteristics of each simulant.
What is an vvs1 clarity diamond a vvs1 or very very slightly included 1 diamond has minute inclusions only visible under 10x magnification by a trained gemologist.
No imperfections can be identified by the naked eye.
Diamonds come in different clarity grades from flawless to included.
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.
These are imperfections that contribute to the overall uniqueness of a diamond and commonly consist of crystals feathers.
Nearly all diamonds lab grown and mined alike have inclusions.
In summary the only material difference is price.