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DEEP PAVILION [1 record]

Record 1 2004-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

On a polished diamond, a pavilion of a depth which exceeds 44 percent of the average girdle diameter.

CONT

A pavilion depth of 45 percent or more can lead to significant light leakage and consequent loss of brilliance. Stones with deep pavilions may show a dark center when examined through the table.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Culasse d'un diamant taillé dont la profondeur est supérieure à 44 % du diamètre moyen du rondiste.

Spanish

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