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Quality Score chart

Alpha grade is determined based on many factors; which includes, but not limited to, quality, grade, clarity, value for money, bargain, popularity, acceptance and feedback from customers.

The diamonds and Gemstones and the related Jewelry posted on this website are under the following Grade/Clarity.

Clarity Number and Size Expert-10x loupe Naked Eye Influence on Brilliance
IF no inclusions-internally flawless nothing nothing None
VVS1 very very small inclusions, pin pricks very difficult nothing None
VVS2 very very small inclusions, pin pricks very difficult nothing None
VS1 very small, still minute difficult to see nothing None
VS2 very small, still minute difficult to see nothing None
SI1 tiny easily seen nothing None
SI2 tiny easily seen nothing from top None
I1 small recognizable immediately difficult to recognize None
I2 larger and/or numerous inclusions obvious recognizable immediately Slight
I3 large and/or numerous very obvious very easily recognized heavy influence

Superfine    AAA   AA   A   Commercial

Superfine:- (VS -VS2 - SI1) Or Very Big Bargain

This grade denotes that the product in question is clean, well cut, well polished, has smiling and lively color with consistency and appropriation.

In terms of Jewelry it denotes gold jewelry with VS / SI diamond or VS / SI clarity Gemstones.

AAA:-(SI1 - SI2) Or Big Bargain

This grade denotes that the product in question is clean, well cut & polished, lively color but poses variation in color consistency.

In terms of Jewelry, it denotes gold jewelry with SI1 - SI2 diamond or SI1 - SI2 clarity Gemstones.

AA:-(SI2 - I1) Or Bargain

This grade denotes that the product is in question is semi clean, well cut and polished, poses variations and inconsistency in color appropriation.

In terms of jewelry it denotes gold jewelry with SI2 - I1 grade diamond or color stone, plus the Sterling Silver jewelry.

A :- (I2) Or Extra Value

This grade denotes that the product in question is semi clean, reasonably cut and polished with noticeable variations and inconsistency in color appropriation.

In terms of jewelry it denotes gold jewelry with I2 grade/clarity stones, or the Sterling Silver jewelry.

Commercial:- Or Extra Value

Irregular, cloudy, visible inclusions, semi transparent & opaque, lower grade.

In terms of jewelry, it denotes Gold or Sterling Silver jewelry, lower grade.




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