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[Glossary](https://digitalgemology.com/learn/glossary) · Clarity characteristics

# Natural

Also called naturals

A natural is a part of the rough diamond's original surface left on the cut stone. It is usually on or near the girdle.

## In more detail

It is a blemish. It shows that the cutter kept as much weight as possible. It is also a clue to diamond. GIA lists it among the features that a diamond can show and moissanite doesn't.

## On a grading report

Drawn in green on GIA's clarity plot and listed after the inclusions in the key to symbols.

## Related terms

- [Indented natural](https://digitalgemology.com/learn/glossary/indented-natural): An indented natural is a part of the rough diamond's original surface that dips below the polished surface.
- [Girdle](https://digitalgemology.com/learn/glossary/girdle): The girdle is the narrow band at the widest part of a cut stone, between the crown and the pavilion. It is the edge that a setting grips.
- [Blemish](https://digitalgemology.com/learn/glossary/blemish): A blemish is a clarity characteristic confined to the surface of a diamond.
- [Key to symbols](https://digitalgemology.com/learn/glossary/key-to-symbols): The key to symbols is the list beside the clarity plot. It names the kinds of clarity characteristic on that plot.

## Learn more

- [The loupe test: doubled facet edges in moissanite](https://digitalgemology.com/learn/diamond-vs-moissanite/moissanite-doubled-facets-loupe-test)
- [The clarity plot: how to read the inclusion map on a report](https://digitalgemology.com/learn/grading-reports/diamond-clarity-plot)

[All 328 terms](https://digitalgemology.com/learn/glossary)