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PURITY
Purity refers to the amount of natural inclusions a diamond has when viewed with a 10x magnifying glass.
Often, to optimize the size of a stone, it is cut in proportions that are not correct, either too flat or too thick, which results in a significant loss of brilliance. At Perodri Joyeros, we select diamonds with the correct proportions and cut to maximize their brilliance.
| >0.50 qts | DEFINITION | |
|---|---|---|
| F1 Flawless | F1 | No characteristics |
| VVS Very Very Small inclusions | WS1 | Inclusions very difficult to see with a 10x loupe |
| WS2 | ||
| VS Very Small inclusions | VS1 | Inclusions difficult to see with a 10x loupe |
| VS2 | ||
| SI Small Inclusions | S1 | Inclusions easy to see with a 10x loupe |
| S2 | ||
| P Piqué | P1 | Inclusions visible without a loupe |
| P2 | Prominent inclusions without a loupe | |
| P3 | Coarse inclusions |
At Perodri Joyeros, we generally use VVS quality (very, very small inclusions) or higher.