Very Slightly Included 1
VS1 diamond prices.
VS1 stands for "Very Slightly Included 1" on the GIA clarity grading scale. Minor inclusions observed with effort under 10x magnification. Considered 'eye-clean' — invisible without magnification. Our analytics are based on 389,862 diamonds with VS1 clarity — 295,741 lab-grown and 94,121 natural.
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Based on 295,741 lab-grown diamonds.
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Frequently asked.
What does VS1 clarity mean?
VS1 stands for "Very Slightly Included 1". Minor inclusions observed with effort under 10x magnification. Considered 'eye-clean' — invisible without magnification.
How much does a VS1 diamond cost per carat?
Based on 389,862 diamonds, VS1 lab-grown diamonds average £813/ct and natural VS1 diamonds average £3,507/ct.
Is VS1 clarity worth the price?
VS1 offers excellent value — inclusions are invisible to the naked eye (eye-clean), so you get beautiful appearance without the premium of top grades.