GIA Clarity Grades for Colored Stones and Rubellite (Red Tourmaline)
Type 3 Gemstones
Gemstones that normally do not come clean.
Emerald, Red Beryl, and Rubellite.
VVS NOTICEABLE to obvious VS noticeable to OBVIOUS SI1 obvious to prominent SI2 obvious to PROMINENT I1 prominent - considerable affect on appearance or durability I2 prominent - severe affect on transparency or durability I3 prominent - severe affect on beauty, transparency or durability
Emerald-Direct
