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CULETTE [2 records]

Record 1 2005-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

The apex of the main facets on the pavilion of a polished diamond; ...

OBS

point: The tip of a pear shape, marquise, heart shape, or other pointed fancy shape diamond.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Pointe [...] formée par la rencontre des pavillons à la base de la taille en brillant.

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

A small facet, parallel to the table, cut at the pointed junction of the pavilion facets to prevent damage to the tip.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Facette parallèle à la table, située à l'extrémité de la culasse d'une gemme taillée à facettes ou à degrés.

CONT

Si la pointe de culasse est conservée pointue, le diamant est dit avoir une colette fermée ou une culasse fermée.

OBS

[...] formée par la rencontre des pavillons à la base de la taille en brillant.

Spanish

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