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Record 1 2007-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
CONT

List typical facets of princess shape: ... c) for the crown: table, 4 girdle breaks, 4 tables breaks, 4 corner facets, 8 stars; d) for the alternative crown: table, 4 girdle breaks, 4 corner girdle facets, 4 table breaks, 8 split stars ...

CONT

The number and types of facets can vary depending on company policy, e.g., omission of end facets (see Figure F 22 and 23, alternative crown), maximum weight retention and dimensions of the diamond.

OBS

Figure F 20.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire

Spanish

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