r/flawlessdiamonds

Ever heard the term flawless diamond and wondered what it actually means? Here is a simple breakdown.

A flawless diamond is a diamond with no internal inclusions and no surface blemishes when viewed under 10x magnification by a professional grader.

Here is the important detail
Even if a diamond looks perfect to the naked eye, it can still have tiny imperfections. A truly flawless diamond has none, even under magnification.

Why it matters
Flawless diamonds are extremely rare
They have the highest clarity grade possible
They usually come with a very high price

One thing to keep in mind
Most people cannot tell the difference between a flawless diamond and one with very small inclusions, such as VS1 or VS2, without magnification.

So unless you are specifically looking for the highest possible grade, a slightly lower clarity diamond can offer better value.

TLDR
Flawless means no imperfections under 10x magnification. It is rare and expensive, but not always necessary.