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POLISHED MELEE [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

A polished diamond under 0.20 carat.

CONT

Melee is a term used primarily to describe small (under .25 carat), round faceted diamonds. However, it is also applied to colored stones of the same size and shape.

Key term(s)
  • diamond mêlée
  • diamond melée
  • polished melee
  • polished melée

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Diamant taillé, pesant au plus 0,20 carat.

Spanish

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