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BELLY FACET [1 record]

Record 1 2017-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

A main facet on the crown and pavilion that is positioned at the widest dimension of the diamond.

CONT

There can be two or four belly facets.

CONT

List the typical facets of a heart shape ...: a) girdle; b) table; 2 head facets; 2 shoulder facets; 2 belly facets; 2 wing facets; 8 stars; 16 halves ...

OBS

Oval, pear, heart and marquise cuts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Facette principale sur la couronne et la culasse dans la partie la plus large du diamant.

CONT

Les facettes d'excédent peuvent être au nombre de deux ou de quatre.

OBS

Tailles ovale, poire, cœur et marquise.

Spanish

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