in 1981 by the International Commission of Colored Gemstones (CIBJO) (http://members.home.net/jaybee7/ammon/index.html) 6. HOW IS AMMOLITE GRADED?
* AA – highest grade displaying three or more brilliant sharp colours; also considered to be a collection grade – found most often in one of a kind designer pieces * A – One or more distinct colours or play of colours * B – colours are less distinct and may show directional colour (http://www.ammolite.com/faq.htm)