|
|
Clarity Explained
|
|
For the new gem buyer, terms like "VSI" and
"eye clean" may be confusing. Below are the definitions Thaigem.com use to describe
Gem Clarity:
Clean - Gems that are free from inclusions.
Eye Clean - Gems that are clean to
the naked eye.
Crystal Transparent
- These gems are transparent and have excellent brilliance. They might have
some minor inclusions, common to that particular gem type, but these do not
deter from the rarity and beauty of the gem. The word "crystal" is commonly
used in all major global gemstone sources.
VSI (very slight inclusions) - While
these gems have some small inclusions, they will not diminish the brilliance
and beauty of the gem when set.
SI (slight inclusions)
- These gems have some inclusions visible to the naked eye but not to the
extent of affecting the brilliance of the gem.
Included/PK (Pique)
- These gems have some larger and/or many minor inclusions that somewhat diminish
the brilliance of the gem.
Transparent - Transparent gems allow
light to pass through them without diffusing (scattering) the light.
Translucent - Translucent gems allow
light to pass through them, but the light is somewhat diffused (scattered).
|
|
|