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CLARITY GRADE [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

The relative position of a diamond on a flawless-to-imperfect scale.

CONT

Clarity characteristics are classified as inclusions (internal) or blemishes (external). The size, number, position, nature, and color or relief of characteristics determine the clarity grade.

CONT

The best clarity grade is called loupe clean, literally meaning clean viewed through a loupe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Position relative d'un diamant sur l'échelle de pureté.

CONT

Le meilleur degré de pureté est appelé «loupe clean», qui signifie littéralement «pur sous la loupe».

Spanish

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