Is s1 a good diamond?

SI diamonds come in towards the lower end of the grading scale for clarity. However, an SI clarity grade does not necessarily imply a low-quality diamond. Many SI diamonds appear clean to the naked eye, and therefore make a great purchase for an engagement ring.

Is s1 better than VS1?

VS1 diamonds have better clarity than ones graded SI1, so they’re more expensive. The best way to understand how clarity affects the price of a diamond is to compare ones that have similar grades across all other qualities.

Is s1 or s2 diamond good?

The main criteria in choosing between SI1 and SI2 all boils down to price and quality. Let’s say, both gems have the same price and cut; in general, SI1 diamonds are clearer, but SI2 are cheaper. But still, some SI1 stones may have inclusions visible without loupe, and there are SI2 diamonds that are eye clean.

Is si better than VS?

SI2 is a decent clarity grade in the 1 carat range, but should not be expected to be eye-clean in above 1.5 carat weight diamonds. If you are lucky, you might find SI2 carat diamonds in the 1 carat range that is 95-99% eye-clean. While VS1/VS2 are good investment grade ranges, SI1/SI2 are great budget options.

How much are SI diamonds worth?

Average cost for a well cut round brilliant diamond SI1-VS2 clarity and F-G-H color (the most popular qualities) ranges from around $1,500-$3,500 depending on the specifics for the individual stone, including cut, clarity, color, and carat weight.

What’s better Si or VVS?

The main difference between VVS and VS clarity is the size of inclusions. VVS (Very, Very Slightly Included) and VS (Very Slightly Included) are the next two grading ranges. (You should remember that VVS denotes higher quality than VS.) The bottom two grades on the scale are Slightly Included (SI) and Included (I).

Is SI diamond a good quality?

SI stands for “Slightly Included,” but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad grade. SI diamonds will often give you the most bang for your buck. Of the lower clarity grades, we recommend these. Like all diamonds, even flawless ones, SI diamonds have imperfections.

Is s1 clarity good?

For most shapes, an SI1 clarity diamond will be an excellent choice. However, emerald and asscher-cut diamonds make clarity features much more visible. We recommend choosing a VS clarity diamond for these shapes. Emerald-cut diamonds, like this one, act like a series of mirrors reflecting flaws throughout the stone.

Is si better than I diamonds?

I Diamonds are Less Expensive The price of a diamond increases as its quality moves up the grading scale, so the SI grade results in a more expensive diamond. The best way to compare the prices of I versus SI diamonds is to identify diamonds where other qualities are the same, except for its clarity grade.

Is si better than VVS?

VS clarity grade diamonds are very popular because of its lower price tag when compared to VVS diamonds, and its high quality when compared to SI diamonds whose flaws are easily seen in some cases.

Do SI diamonds sparkle?

SI diamonds are very popular because even though they may have clarity characteristics that are eye-visible, it’s not terribly distracting from sparkle. To the naked eye, diamond sparkle is slightly impacted and light performance is still quite high.