Clarity describes internal and external features that may be visible within a gemstone. In moissanite, the practical question is whether those features affect appearance, transparency, or durability.

What inclusions can look like

Possible features include tiny needles, pinpoint inclusions, faint clouds, growth-related lines, or small surface marks. Many are difficult to see without magnification.

Eye-clean matters more than a label

For an engagement ring, an eye-clean stone generally offers the best practical balance. This means distracting inclusions are not visible during normal viewing without magnification.

Where inclusions matter most

A feature directly beneath the table or near a highly reflective central facet can be more noticeable than one near the edge. Large dark features deserve more attention than fine transparent inclusions.

Clarity and durability

Most small internal characteristics do not create a durability issue. Surface-reaching fractures, chips, or damage near a corner or point should be evaluated more carefully.

How shape affects visibility

Step cuts such as emerald and Asscher shapes have broad open facets that can reveal clarity features more readily. Brilliant cuts often conceal small inclusions through stronger scintillation.

What to ask for

• Clear face-up and side-view images or video.
• Confirmation that the stone is eye-clean.
• Inspection of corners, points, girdle, and surface.
• Realistic viewing rather than excessive magnification alone.

Clarity should support a clean, transparent appearance without paying for distinctions that are invisible in normal wear.