Key Takeaways

• VVS = Very, Very Slightly Included, graded under 10x magnification.
• VVS moissanite looks completely clean to the naked eye.
• Pair VVS clarity with D color for the brightest, whitest look.

You will see the letters VVS on almost every premium moissanite listing. It is a clarity grade, and understanding it helps you know exactly what you are buying.

What Clarity Means

Clarity describes how free a gemstone is from tiny internal features called inclusions and surface marks called blemishes. These are graded by how easy they are to see under 10x magnification, the standard jeweler's loupe.

The Clarity Scale

Moissanite is graded on the same clarity scale used for diamonds:

• FL / IF (Flawless / Internally Flawless): no inclusions visible under 10x.
• VVS1 and VVS2 (Very, Very Slightly Included): inclusions so tiny they are extremely difficult to find, even for a trained grader with a loupe.
• VS1 and VS2 (Very Slightly Included): minor inclusions that are hard to see under magnification.
• SI (Slightly Included): inclusions visible under magnification and sometimes to the eye.

Why VVS Matters

In a VVS stone, nothing interrupts the path of light, so the stone looks clean, bright and lively. To the naked eye, a VVS moissanite looks flawless. It is the grade most jewelers recommend for engagement rings, where the center stone is the star.

Clarity vs Color

Clarity is only half the picture. Color matters just as much for a white stone. The top color grade is D, which looks completely colorless. That is why the combination VVS clarity and D color is considered the premium standard for moissanite. Learn more in our moissanite color guide.

Does Shape Affect Clarity?

Brilliant cuts such as round, oval, cushion and radiant have many facets that hide tiny features well. Step cuts such as emerald have large, open facets like windows, so high clarity is especially important there. With VVS moissanite, every shape looks crisp and clean.

The Rodio Ice&Co Standard

We work with VVS clarity, D-color moissanite in every shape we offer, so you get the clearest, brightest look from the start. Shop engagement rings or explore stones by shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does VVS mean in moissanite?

VVS means Very, Very Slightly Included. Any inclusions are so small they are extremely difficult to see even under 10x magnification.

What is the difference between VVS1 and VVS2?

VVS1 has slightly fewer or smaller inclusions than VVS2, but both look completely clean to the naked eye.

Is VVS moissanite worth it?

Yes. VVS clarity ensures the stone looks clean and bright, which is especially important for engagement ring center stones and step cuts such as emerald.