Can anyone tell me how clarity ratings are judged? When a stone is graded VS1 is it observed from a certain distance away from the stone or right next to the eye?
My friend has a 1 carat round diamond from Blue Nile, graded VS1, when I hold the diamond right up to my eye ( 4 to 5 inches away ) I can see a few dots or tiny bubble like formations in the diamond. Is this because the VS1 rating is judged from a certain distance away from the diamond?
My friend has a 1 carat round diamond from Blue Nile, graded VS1, when I hold the diamond right up to my eye ( 4 to 5 inches away ) I can see a few dots or tiny bubble like formations in the diamond. Is this because the VS1 rating is judged from a certain distance away from the diamond?