A phenomenon occurring in gemstones.
The term bezel refers to a type of setting.
A blemish is an external characteristic of a gem.
A reflection of white light.
A round brilliant cut diamond.
A domed cut of gemstone with a flat base.
The physical weight of a diamond.
Diamonds are held by two parallel metal walls.
Inclusions determine the clarity of a diamond.
A break parallel to the weakest direction in the gem.
A grading system to judge the colour of a diamond.
The top section of a diamond.
The bottom point of a diamond.
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The positioning of each of the facets on a diamond.
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Separation of white light into it's spectral colours.
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A diamond made up of rectangular or square facets.
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The unnatural treatment of a gemstone.
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An added facet.
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A flat polished surface on a diamond or gemstone.
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Any shape of gemstone other than round brilliant cut.
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Any fracture which is contained within the gemstone.
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The quality of the polish, facet and girdle.
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The separation of white light into spectral colours.
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Occurs within a diamond when the stone is cut too shallow.
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Visible light some diamonds emit when exposed to UV light.
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A system to evaluate the quality of a diamond.
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Separates the top of the diamond from the bottom.
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The mechanical engraving of lines on metal.
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How well a gemstone resists scratches and abrasions.
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Internal clarity characteristic of a diamond.
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A diamond crystal that reaches the surface.
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A tiny tube made by a laser.
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Elongated brilliant-cut with two curved sides and two pointed ends.
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Categorises gems by the various levels of scratch resistance.
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A type of blemish that is part of the original diamond's surface
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A diamond with two curved sides and two rounded ends.
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Diamonds are set side-by-side with little metal showing.
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The bottom section of a diamond.
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Exchanging valuable assets for a cash loan.
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A diamond with a pear-shaped outline.
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A colour phenomena that occurs in some gemstones.
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The overall condition of the facet surfaces.
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A diamond with a square outline.
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Metal that holds a diamond or gemstone in its place.
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The relationship that exists between each diamond.
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This is the most popular diamond cut.
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The flashes of light one sees when a diamond moves.
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The metal mounting holding the diamond or gemstone in place.
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The overall appearance of the stone.
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Diamonds or gemstones which accentuate the central diamond in a ring.
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A cutting style.
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The centre of the diamond's crown.
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How well a stone resists breaking and chipping.
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A ring which contains three gems.
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The reflection of light the observer's eye sees from a diamond.
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A diamond that is similar in shape to the modern emerald cut.
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A traditional Irish symbol.
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A carving technique.
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One of the oldest cutting styles.
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