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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