VVS1 clarity

VVS1 means very, very slightly included: marks so small a skilled grader struggles to find them at 10x.

Grade: 3rd of 11, between IF and VVS2
In nature: Rare. Nothing shows to the naked eye.
In RXXO: 1 in 40 diamonds

VVS1 in RXXO

84diamonds like this in RXXO right now

Questions

What does VVS1 mean on a diamond?

Very, very slightly included. Marks so small a skilled grader struggles to find them at 10x.

How rare is a VVS1 diamond in RXXO?

About 1 in 40. The most common grade is I3, about 1 in 5.

Is VVS1 better than VVS2?

Yes, by one grade. VVS1 sits just above VVS2 on the 11-step clarity scale. In RXXO, a VVS1 is about 1 in 40, a VVS2 about 1 in 20.

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