The 2nd ‘C’ – Clarity

Coloured gemstones include a diversity of mineral species, which makes the clarity grading system vastly different from that of diamonds. In this lesson, you’ll find out more about the various aspects of clarity, including opacity, clarity designations, as well as how some inclusions can add value. You will learn what each clarity designation entails, the typical types of gemstones that fall under each designation, and how this knowledge can help you in the valuation of coloured gemstones.