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Record 1 2004-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
CONT

Light brown (informally called brownie). Brownish tinted diamonds are the least expensive color of diamonds used for jewelry.

CONT

A brown diamond not dark enough to be called a fancy color may be called slightly brown, light brown, or a "brownie."

OBS

light brown; brownie: Terms used only for small diamonds (less than ¼ carat).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
CONT

Légère nuance de brun. Parmi les diamants utilisés en bijouterie, les diamants nuancés de brun sont ceux dont les prix sont les plus bas.

OBS

Seulement pour les petits diamants (moins de ¼ de carat).

Spanish

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