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PAVILION MAIN [23 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-12-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bow-tie
1, record 1, English, bow%2Dtie
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bow tie 2, record 1, English, bow%20tie
correct
- bow-tie effect 3, record 1, English, bow%2Dtie%20effect
- bow tie effect 4, record 1, English, bow%20tie%20effect
- butterfly 5, record 1, English, butterfly
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dark reflective pattern created when the pavilion main facets are cut on the same index as the crown main facets. 6, record 1, English, - bow%2Dtie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A pattern seen through the table of marquise, oval and pear-shaped diamonds. 7, record 1, English, - bow%2Dtie
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- effet papillon
1, record 1, French, effet%20papillon
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- papillon 2, record 1, French, papillon
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Région sombre, en forme de nœud papillon, observable à travers la table des diamants taillés en poire, en ovale ou en marquise. 3, record 1, French, - effet%20papillon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les diamants de taille fantaisie comme les tailles en poire, en marquise, en ovale ou encore les tailles à degrés, peuvent présenter un «effet papillon» [...] lorsque l'angle des facettes de la culasse est incorrect. 4, record 1, French, - effet%20papillon
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- geometric colour induction
1, record 2, English, geometric%20colour%20induction
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polishing pavilion main angles at less than 36° to create a fish-eye effect, which draws the colour that occurs at the widest dimension(the girdle) to the centre of the diamond; this effect is only desired for coloured diamonds. 2, record 2, English, - geometric%20colour%20induction
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
colour induction: A dependence of colour appearance of an object on the colour of its immediate surroundings. 3, record 2, English, - geometric%20colour%20induction
Record 2, Key term(s)
- geometric color induction
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- induction chromatique de forme géométrique
1, record 2, French, induction%20chromatique%20de%20forme%20g%C3%A9om%C3%A9trique
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La taille des facettes principales de culasse à un angle inférieur à 36° crée un effet œil de poisson; cet effet est souhaitable uniquement pour les diamants de couleur. 2, record 2, French, - induction%20chromatique%20de%20forme%20g%C3%A9om%C3%A9trique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
induction chromatique : Changement de la couleur apparente d'un stimulus visuel dû à l'influence d'un stimulus lumineux environnant. 2, record 2, French, - induction%20chromatique%20de%20forme%20g%C3%A9om%C3%A9trique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-04-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Urban Housing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canada and the World Pavilion
1, record 3, English, Canada%20and%20the%20World%20Pavilion
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The new Canada and the World Pavilion, [opened] in Ottawa in May 2001. The Pavilion is a one-of-a-kind tourist destination that will showcase thousands of Canadians who have made a big impact on the world scene. Visitors will discover Canada's array of achievements in the Pavilion's main exhibit, which includes three theme zones : Spirit(Artistry and Sports), Heart(International Cooperation) and Mind(Innovations in Science and Technology). The Pavilion is located near Ottawa's Parliament Hill and is part of the international sector of Confederation Boulevard, Canada's Discovery Route. 1, record 3, English, - Canada%20and%20the%20World%20Pavilion
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Canada and the World Pavillion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Pavillon Canada-Monde
1, record 3, French, Pavillon%20Canada%2DMonde
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le nouveau Pavillon Canada-Monde, [a ouvert] ses portes à Ottawa, en mai 2001. Le Pavillon Canada-Monde est une attraction touristique tout à fait unique où sera mise en valeur la contribution de milliers de Canadiens et Canadiennes dont les réalisations ont produit et produisent toujours des retombées importantes sur la scène internationale. Le visiteur y trouvera, dans les aires d'exposition principales, un panorama des réalisations canadiennes qui s'articule sur trois thèmes : l'âme (les arts et les sports), le cœur (la coopération internationale) et l'esprit (les innovations scientifiques et techniques). Le Pavillon est situé près de la Colline du Parlement et il fait partie de la zone internationale du boulevard de la Confédération, la Voie de la découverte du Canada. 1, record 3, French, - Pavillon%20Canada%2DMonde
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-04-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- belly facet
1, record 4, English, belly%20facet
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A main facet on the crown and pavilion that is positioned at the widest dimension of the diamond. 2, record 4, English, - belly%20facet
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There can be two or four belly facets. 3, record 4, English, - belly%20facet
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 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 ... 3, record 4, English, - belly%20facet
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Oval, pear, heart and marquise cuts. 2, record 4, English, - belly%20facet
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- facette d'excédent
1, record 4, French, facette%20d%27exc%C3%A9dent
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- facette de ventre 1, record 4, French, facette%20de%20ventre
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Facette principale sur la couronne et la culasse dans la partie la plus large du diamant. 2, record 4, French, - facette%20d%27exc%C3%A9dent
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les facettes d'excédent peuvent être au nombre de deux ou de quatre. 2, record 4, French, - facette%20d%27exc%C3%A9dent
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tailles ovale, poire, cœur et marquise. 2, record 4, French, - facette%20d%27exc%C3%A9dent
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-04-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Expo 2005 Canada Interactive Network
1, record 5, English, Expo%202005%20Canada%20Interactive%20Network
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Canada I-Net 1, record 5, English, Canada%20I%2DNet
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A public network developed by Canadian Heritage as a virtual space for Canadians to connect in dialogue about Canada’s theme at Expo 2005, Wisdom of Diversity, and other themes related to Expo 2005. 2, record 5, English, - Expo%202005%20Canada%20Interactive%20Network
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
At the heart of the Interactive Network is a synthesis of technologies that connect the Canada Pavilion, Cyber Explorer modules in Canada and Japan and home-based Internet users. There are two main entry points to the Interactive Network : 1. Cyber Explorer stations both in Canada Pavilion and in participating Canadian museums. 2. Internet connections(Schools and home users). Through these access points, users can explore virtually the Canadian landscape and witness the flow of ideas, images and stories. The Canada I-Net also employs live video feeds connecting Canadian locations with Japan and contains a virtual 3D world called "Virtual Canada". The results is an international dialogue on Canada poised to break traditional communication barriers. 1, record 5, English, - Expo%202005%20Canada%20Interactive%20Network
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Internet et télématique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Réseau interactif du Canada à Expo 2005
1, record 5, French, R%C3%A9seau%20interactif%20du%20Canada%20%C3%A0%20Expo%202005
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Réseau-I Canada 1, record 5, French, R%C3%A9seau%2DI%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Réseau public mis au point par le ministère du Patrimoine Canadien dans le but d'offrir aux Canadiens et aux Canadiennes un espace virtuel où ils pourront dialoguer sur le thème du Canada à Expo 2005, La sagesse de la diversité, et sur d'autres sujets liés à l'exposition. 2, record 5, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20interactif%20du%20Canada%20%C3%A0%20Expo%202005
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le cœur du Réseau interactif est une synthèse de technologies qui relient le pavillon du Canada, les modules des explorateurs virtuels entre le Canada et le Japon, et les foyers des internautes. Les deux principaux points d'accès au Réseau interactif sont : 1. Les stations d'explorateurs virtuels installés au pavillon du Canada et dans les musées canadiens participants. 2. Les branchements Internet (dans les écoles et à la maison). Les usagers pourront, par l'intermédiaire de ces points d'accès, explorer virtuellement le territoire canadien et suivre les courants d'idées, les images et l'histoire. Le Réseau-I Canada fait appel à des liens vidéos en direct pour relier différents endroits du Canada et le Japon et comprend le «Canada virtuel», un monde tridimensionnel. Le résultat de cette technologie est dialogue international sur le Canada au-delà des barrières de la communication traditionnelle. 1, record 5, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20interactif%20du%20Canada%20%C3%A0%20Expo%202005
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-04-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- shoulder facet
1, record 6, English, shoulder%20facet
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A crown and pavilion main facet adjacent to the head facet on pear and heart fancy shapes. 2, record 6, English, - shoulder%20facet
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
List the typical facets of a heart shape (see Figure F 18): a) girdle; b) table; 2 head facets; 2 shoulder facets; 2 belly facets; 2 wing facets; 8 stars; 16 halves ... 2, record 6, English, - shoulder%20facet
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- facette d'épaule
1, record 6, French, facette%20d%27%C3%A9paule
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Facette principale de couronne et de culasse adjacente à la facette de tête de couronne d'un diamant de taille fantaisie, poire ou cœur. 2, record 6, French, - facette%20d%27%C3%A9paule
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-02-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Exhibitions (Arts and Culture)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Expo 86
1, record 7, English, Expo%2086
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
World exposition sanctioned by the International Bureau of Expositions, held in Vancouver 2 May-30 Oct. 1986. The theme, Transportation and Communication, celebrated the centenaires of the founding of Vancouver and the arrival on the Pacific coast of the first passenger train. Fifty-four governments and industries from six continents participated and there were over 22 million individual visits to the site. The commissioner general was Patrick Reid. Located along Vancouver's inner-city waterway, the 70 hectare site featured over 80 pavilions and many indoor and outdoor performance venues, including the Xerox International Theatre, a 1500-seat outdoor amphitheatre; The Big House, a 400-seat theatre of longhouse design; The Barn, a 300-seat proscenium theatre; and the Street of the Expo site on which a street festival took place throughout the exposition's run. The Canadian Pavilion, separate from the main site accessible to visitors by a four--minute ride on Vancouver's new Advanced Light Rapid Transit system, housed five performance spaces including a 500-seat outdoor amphitheatre, the 380-seat Amiga Studio(the exhibition's only enclosed theatre), and the 350-seat Inner Stage. 1, record 7, English, - Expo%2086
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Expositions (Arts et Culture)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Expo 86
1, record 7, French, Expo%2086
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exposition universelle sanctionnée par le Bureau des expositions internationales et tenue à Vancouver du 2 mai au 30 octobre 1986. Le thème, Transport et Communication, soulignait les centenaires de la fondation de Vancouver et de l'arrivée sur la côte du Pacifique du premier train de voyageurs. Cinquante-quatre gouvernements et industries de six continents y ont participé et plus de 22 millions de visiteurs ont été accueillis sur le site. Le commissaire général était Patrick Reid. Construit le long de la voie d'eau au centre-ville de Vancouver, le site de 70 hectares logeait plus de 80 pavillons et plusieurs lieux couverts et en plein air pour accueillir des spectacles, dont le Xerox International Theatre, un amphithéâtre de 1 500 places en plein air; The Big House, un théâtre de 400 places sur le modèle d'une «longhouse» amérindienne; The Barn, un théâtre de 300 places avec proscenium; et la rue du site de l'Expo où un festival prenait place pendant toute la durée de l'exposition. Le pavillon canadien, séparé du site principal mais accessible aux visiteurs en quatre minutes à bord du nouveau système de transit rapide et léger de Vancouver, abritait cinq lieux d'attractions dont un amphithéâtre à ciel ouvert de 500 places, l'Amiga Studio de 380 places (le seul théâtre fermé de l'exposition), et la Scène intérieure de 350 places. 1, record 7, French, - Expo%2086
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- crossworking
1, record 8, English, crossworking
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe crossworking : a) establishes symmetrical crown and pavilion main facets to specific angles and indices b) consists of two steps :-blocking the diamond... lapping the diamond... 2, record 8, English, - crossworking
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Polishing: Removing material from a diamond to form facets; done in stages; crossworking (to set main facets), brillianteering (to finish the diamond); also referred to as cutting, grinding, running and smoothing. 2, record 8, English, - crossworking
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
blocking: [The] process of placing the table, the first four facets on the crown, and the first four facets on the pavilion of a rough or prepared diamond. To a large extent, blocking determines the symmetry and weight of the polished diamond as well as its brilliance and dispersion. In stones under 50 points, the process is often combined with cross-working. 3, record 8, English, - crossworking
Record 8, Key term(s)
- cross working
- cross-working
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mise en croix, mise en huit, rétablissement de la symétrie et polissage
1, record 8, French, mise%20en%20croix%2C%20mise%20en%20huit%2C%20r%C3%A9tablissement%20de%20la%20sym%C3%A9trie%20et%20polissage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- mise en croix, mise en huit et lapping 1, record 8, French, mise%20en%20croix%2C%20mise%20en%20huit%20et%20lapping
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Taille des facettes principales de couronne et de culasse à des angles et positions spécifiques. 2, record 8, French, - mise%20en%20croix%2C%20mise%20en%20huit%2C%20r%C3%A9tablissement%20de%20la%20sym%C3%A9trie%20et%20polissage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- crossworker
1, record 9, English, crossworker
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- crosscutter 2, record 9, English, crosscutter
correct
- cross cutter 3, record 9, English, cross%20cutter
- cross-cutter 4, record 9, English, cross%2Dcutter
- blocker 5, record 9, English, blocker
- diamond crossworker 6, record 9, English, diamond%20crossworker
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A member of a processing team who is responsible for establishing crown and pavilion main facets to specific angles and indices through blocking and lapping. 7, record 9, English, - crossworker
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cross-cutter is the skilled person who grinds and polishes the first 16 facets on a diamond. 4, record 9, English, - crossworker
Record 9, Key term(s)
- cross worker
- cross-worker
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tailleur en croix et en huit-huit
1, record 9, French, tailleur%20en%20croix%20et%20en%20huit%2Dhuit
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- tailleuse en croix et en huit-huit 1, record 9, French, tailleuse%20en%20croix%20et%20en%20huit%2Dhuit
proposal, feminine noun
- bloqueur 1, record 9, French, bloqueur
proposal, masculine noun
- bloqueuse 1, record 9, French, bloqueuse
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membre de l'équipe de production chargé de tailler les facettes principales de couronne et de culasse, à des angles et positions spécifiques, lors de la mise en croix et en huit et du lapping. 2, record 9, French, - tailleur%20en%20croix%20et%20en%20huit%2Dhuit
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- bezel
1, record 10, English, bezel
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- in-between 2, record 10, English, in%2Dbetween
correct, noun
- in-between facet 3, record 10, English, in%2Dbetween%20facet
proposal
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A crown main facet indexed at 45° to crown corner facets. 4, record 10, English, - bezel
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crossworkers : establish the mains, crown and pavilion facets to specific angles and indices in two steps : 1. blocking the diamond by : establishing the initial 17 main facets, including the :-table;-8 pavilion mains, to specific angles and indices : 4 corners; 4 pavilions;-8 crown mains, to specific angles and indices : 4 corners; 4 bezels. 2. lapping the diamond... 5, record 10, English, - bezel
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The four facets between the top corner facets. 6, record 10, English, - bezel
Record 10, Key term(s)
- bezeel
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bezel
1, record 10, French, bezel
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- bézel 2, record 10, French, b%C3%A9zel
masculine noun
- facette intermédiaire 1, record 10, French, facette%20interm%C3%A9diaire
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Facette résultant de la taille en 8/8. 3, record 10, French, - bezel
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les bezels sont taillés entre les coins de la taille en croix. 3, record 10, French, - bezel
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- bottom corner facet
1, record 11, English, bottom%20corner%20facet
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- bottom-corner facet 2, record 11, English, bottom%2Dcorner%20facet
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Corners : The first 4 facets on the pavilion and the crown of a polished diamond; these facets are indexed at 90° to one another and form part of the main facets. 3, record 11, English, - bottom%20corner%20facet
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Crossworkers : establish the mains, crown and pavilion facets to specific angles and indices in two steps : 1. blocking the diamond by : establishing the initial 17 main facets, including the :-table;-8 pavilion mains, to specific angles and indices : 4 corners; 4 pavilions;-8 crown mains, to specific angles and indices : 4 corners; 4 bezels. 2. lapping the diamond... 3, record 11, English, - bottom%20corner%20facet
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- coin de culasse
1, record 11, French, coin%20de%20culasse
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- coin inférieur 2, record 11, French, coin%20inf%C3%A9rieur
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Coin : Nom donné aux quatre facettes résultant de la taille en croix de la couronne ou de la culasse. 3, record 11, French, - coin%20de%20culasse
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- corner
1, record 12, English, corner
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- corner facet 2, record 12, English, corner%20facet
- quoin facet 3, record 12, English, quoin%20facet
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The first four facets on the pavilion and the crown of a polished diamond. 4, record 12, English, - corner
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crossworkers : establish the mains, crown and pavilion facets to specific angles and indices in two steps : 1. blocking the diamond by : establishing the initial 17 main facets, including the :-table;-8 pavilion mains, to specific angles and indices : 4 corners; 4 pavilions;-8 crown mains, to specific angles and indices : 4 corners; 4 bezels. 2. lapping the diamond... 4, record 12, English, - corner
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These facets are indexed at 90° to one another and form part of the main facets. 4, record 12, English, - corner
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- coin
1, record 12, French, coin
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Facette résultant de la taille en croix de la couronne ou de la culasse. 2, record 12, French, - coin
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- blocking
1, record 13, English, blocking
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the first stage of the diamond faceting operation in which the table facet and the first eight crown and eight pavilion facets are cut by the blocker or cross cutter. 2, record 13, English, - blocking
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crossworkers : establish the mains, crown and pavilion facets to specific angles and indices in two steps : 1. blocking the diamond by : establishing the initial 17 main facets, including the :-table;-8 pavilion mains, to specific angles and indices : 4 corners; 4 pavilions;-8 crown mains, to specific angles and indices : 4 corners; 4 bezels. 2. lapping the diamond... 3, record 13, English, - blocking
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
16/8/8R switch. Selection of the cycle: 16 for halves, 8 for the corners and pavilions or bezels, 8R for blocking in eight cut. 4, record 13, English, - blocking
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- mise en croix et en huit
1, record 13, French, mise%20en%20croix%20et%20en%20huit
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- blocking 2, record 13, French, blocking
proposal, masculine noun
- blocage 3, record 13, French, blocage
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Taille des 18 premières facettes de la taille brillant. 4, record 13, French, - mise%20en%20croix%20et%20en%20huit
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Commutateur 16/8/8R. Choix du cycle : .16 pour les haléfis, .8 pour les angles et les bezels, .8R pour le blocage en 8/8. 5, record 13, French, - mise%20en%20croix%20et%20en%20huit
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La mise en croix consiste à tailler la table, les quatre coins de la couronne et de la culasse et la colette. La mise en huit comprend les quatre bezels de la couronne et les facettes correspondantes sur la culasse. 4, record 13, French, - mise%20en%20croix%20et%20en%20huit
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2005-12-06
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- culet
1, record 14, English, culet
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- collet 2, record 14, English, collet
- culette 2, record 14, English, culette
- point 3, record 14, English, point
avoid, see observation
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The apex of the main facets on the pavilion of a polished diamond;... 4, record 14, English, - culet
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point: The tip of a pear shape, marquise, heart shape, or other pointed fancy shape diamond. 3, record 14, English, - culet
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- pointe de culasse
1, record 14, French, pointe%20de%20culasse
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pointe [...] formée par la rencontre des pavillons à la base de la taille en brillant. 2, record 14, French, - pointe%20de%20culasse
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2004-07-12
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- off-set main
1, record 15, English, off%2Dset%20main
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe off-set mains : a) created on pavilions of oval, marquise, pear and radiant shapes; b) pavilion mains align with the crown main facet ribs instead of the crown main facets :pavilion mains are indexed halfway between the crown mains(see Figure F 12), e. g., if the crown mains are indexed at 30°, the pavilion mains would be indexed at 15° and 45°. 2, record 15, English, - off%2Dset%20main
Record 15, Key term(s)
- offset main
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- facette principale décalée
1, record 15, French, facette%20principale%20d%C3%A9cal%C3%A9e
proposal, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2004-07-08
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- pointed culet
1, record 16, English, pointed%20culet
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- closed culet 2, record 16, English, closed%20culet
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The common apex of the pavilion main facets. 3, record 16, English, - pointed%20culet
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Closed culet: Point of the pavilion on a brilliant-cut diamond on which no culet has been polished, or on which it is too small to be seen. A knife-edged keel on an emerald cut is considered a closed culet. 4, record 16, English, - pointed%20culet
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... elongated culet for a rectangular emerald; pointed culet for a square emerald ... 3, record 16, English, - pointed%20culet
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- colette fermée
1, record 16, French, colette%20ferm%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- colette en pointe 2, record 16, French, colette%20en%20pointe
proposal, feminine noun
- colette pointue 3, record 16, French, colette%20pointue
feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pointe formée par la rencontre des facettes de culasse d'un diamant [...] 4, record 16, French, - colette%20ferm%C3%A9e
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si la pointe de culasse est conservée pointue, le diamant est dit avoir une colette fermée ou une culasse fermée. 5, record 16, French, - colette%20ferm%C3%A9e
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utilisez les expressions suivantes pour vous aider à définir la dimension de la colette : Aucune : il n'y a pas de colette ou seulement un point égrisé blanc (pas de surface polie) à x10, parfois qualifiée de pointue si elle n'est ni égrisée, ni endommagée. 6, record 16, French, - colette%20ferm%C3%A9e
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2004-07-08
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- wing facet
1, record 17, English, wing%20facet
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wing facets. The crown and pavilion main facets adjacent to the belly main facets on heart, pear, oval and marquise shapes. 2, record 17, English, - wing%20facet
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Two wing facets on the crown and two wing facets on the pavilion. 3, record 17, English, - wing%20facet
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- facette d'aile
1, record 17, French, facette%20d%27aile
proposal, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2004-07-08
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- cut to fit
1, record 18, English, cut%20to%20fit
correct, verb
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The application of crown stars and halves and pavilion halves for which no specific angles or indices can be prescribed due to the variables of the angles, indices and length-to-width ratio of all the main facets. 2, record 18, English, - cut%20to%20fit
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe the indices of a princess shape: ... b) for the crown: ... 8 stars: variable, cut to fit ... 2, record 18, English, - cut%20to%20fit
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- tailler en alignement 1, record 18, French, tailler%20en%20alignement
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- aligner 2, record 18, French, aligner
proposal
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les facettes] sont taillées en alignement par rapport au rondiste à la même profondeur que les excédents. 3, record 18, French, - tailler%20en%20alignement
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2004-07-08
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- off-set
1, record 19, English, off%2Dset
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- off-set alignment 1, record 19, English, off%2Dset%20alignment
correct
- off-set crown/pavilion alignment 1, record 19, English, off%2Dset%20crown%2Fpavilion%20alignment
correct
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A facet configuration created on the pavilion of oval, marquise, pear and radiant fancy shapes where the pavilion mains coincide with the crown main facets’ ribs instead of with the crown main facets. 2, record 19, English, - off%2Dset
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Figure F 12. 2, record 19, English, - off%2Dset
Record 19, Key term(s)
- offset
- offset alignment
- offset crown/pavilion alignment
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- alignement couronne/culasse décalé
1, record 19, French, alignement%20couronne%2Fculasse%20d%C3%A9cal%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- alignement «off-set» 1, record 19, French, alignement%20%C2%ABoff%2Dset%C2%BB
proposal, masculine noun
- alignement couronne/culasse «off-set» 1, record 19, French, alignement%20couronne%2Fculasse%20%C2%ABoff%2Dset%C2%BB
proposal, masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit lorsque les facettes principales de culasse d'un diamant de taille ovale, marquise, poire ou radiant ne coïncident pas exactement avec les facettes principales de couronne. 2, record 19, French, - alignement%20couronne%2Fculasse%20d%C3%A9cal%C3%A9
Record 19, Key term(s)
- alignement couronne-culasse décalé
- alignement couronne-culasse off-set
- alignement couronne/culasse offset
- alignement offset
- alignement couronne-culasse offset
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2004-07-05
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- main facet
1, record 20, English, main%20facet
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- main 2, record 20, English, main
noun
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of 8 facets on either the crown or the pavilion of a round brilliant. 3, record 20, English, - main%20facet
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crossworkers : establish the mains, crown and pavilion facets to specific angles and indices in two steps : 1. blocking the diamond by : establishing the initial 17 main facets, including the :-table;-8 pavilion mains, to specific angles and indices : 4 corners; 4 pavilions;-8 crown mains, to specific angles and indices : 4 corners; 4 bezels. 2. lapping the diamond... 4, record 20, English, - main%20facet
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- facette principale
1, record 20, French, facette%20principale
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Une] des huit facettes, soit sur la couronne, soit sur la culasse [...] 1, record 20, French, - facette%20principale
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2004-07-05
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- top corner facet 1, record 21, English, top%20corner%20facet
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- top-corner facet 2, record 21, English, top%2Dcorner%20facet
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
corners : The first 4 facets on the pavilion and the crown of a polished diamond; these facets are indexed at 90° to one another and form part of the main facets. 3, record 21, English, - top%20corner%20facet
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- coin de couronne
1, record 21, French, coin%20de%20couronne
proposal, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- coin supérieur 2, record 21, French, coin%20sup%C3%A9rieur
masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coin : Nom donné aux quatre facettes résultant de la taille en croix de la couronne ou de la culasse. 3, record 21, French, - coin%20de%20couronne
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- vertex
1, record 22, English, vertex
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The pointed end of the pavilion main, located at the culet, and the pavilion half, located near the culet. 2, record 22, English, - vertex
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plural: vertices. 3, record 22, English, - vertex
Record 22, Key term(s)
- vertices
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- sommet
1, record 22, French, sommet
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- sommet d'haléfi de culasse 2, record 22, French, sommet%20d%27hal%C3%A9fi%20de%20culasse
proposal, masculine noun
- sommet d'halefi de culasse 2, record 22, French, sommet%20d%27halefi%20de%20culasse
proposal, masculine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jonction de la pointe des pavillons et des haléfis de culasse, près de la base du diamant. 3, record 22, French, - sommet
Record 22, Key term(s)
- sommet d'haléfis de culasse
- sommet d'halefis de culasse
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1997-05-29
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- garden pavilion
1, record 23, English, garden%20pavilion
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- pavilion 1, record 23, English, pavilion
correct
- folly 1, record 23, English, folly
correct, specific
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Folly .... an architecturally frilly gazebo or garden pavilion, the form that follies more often took in the United States during the period of their popularity. 1, record 23, English, - garden%20pavilion
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Garden... showing the use of a shelter structure, the pavilion, as the main focal point of a landscape design.... 1, record 23, English, - garden%20pavilion
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See record "folly/folie". 2, record 23, English, - garden%20pavilion
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- pavillon de jardin
1, record 23, French, pavillon%20de%20jardin
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- pavillon de plaisance 1, record 23, French, pavillon%20de%20plaisance
correct, masculine noun
- pavillon 2, record 23, French, pavillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Construction légère élevée dans un jardin, un parc, etc., et destinée surtout à servir d'abri. 3, record 23, French, - pavillon%20de%20jardin
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le jardin persan développa de très bonne heure l'art des pavillons disséminés un peu partout, et, plus particulièrement, aménagés à la tête des perspectives. Un grand nombre de parcs connus ont un pavillon en leur centre (...) Ce pavillon, situé à l'endroit où le symbolisme du jardin place la Terre, est volontiers juché sur une éminence artificielle, elle-même entourée d'un canal. (...) Ces pavillons affectent toutes sortes de formes, dont certaines dérivent des tentes (...) 1, record 23, French, - pavillon%20de%20jardin
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
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