VS1 clarity

VS1 means very slightly included: small marks, found with effort at 10x.

Grade
5th of 11, between VVS2 and VS2
In nature
Common in jewellery: most shop diamonds are VS or SI.
In RXXO
1 in 14 diamonds

VS1 in RXXO

239diamonds like this in RXXO right now

Questions

What does VS1 mean on a diamond?

Very slightly included. Small marks, found with effort at 10x.

How rare is a VS1 diamond in RXXO?

About 1 in 14. The most common grade is I3, about 1 in 5.

Is VS1 better than VS2?

Yes, by one grade. VS1 sits just above VS2 on the 11-step clarity scale. In RXXO, a VS1 is about 1 in 14, a VS2 about 1 in 11.

RXXO numbers are the odds every mint draws from. Updated 8 October 2026.