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Record 1 2004-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
CONT

Along with polish, symmetry is a factor that affects the quality of a diamond's finish; the table serves as the primary reference for symmetry; considers whether the girdle line (band) is parallel to the table, the degree of concentricity of the girdle in relation to the y axis, and the alignment of the crown facets with the pavilion facets.

OBS

It serves as a guide for the depth of the crown and the pavilion mains.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
CONT

Il est conseillé de dessiner d'abord une ligne de rondiste pour avoir un meilleur aperçu de la forme de la pierre et [aussi pour] tailler les facettes supérieures à la même profondeur dans le rondiste.

OBS

La ligne de rondiste sert de guide pour la profondeur de la taille des facettes principales de couronne et des facettes principales de culasse.

Spanish

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