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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Saw a groove into a heart shape: ... d) present the desired position to be facetted: move the sawing arm laterally to present the correct contact point ...  3, record 1, English, - contact%20point

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT

Polish the window facet :... e) set the dop in the correct polishing direction : adjust the dop for the correct contact point on the diamond in order to polish a window on the intended mark...  4, record 1, English, - contact%20point

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 2,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Describe the traditional polishing sequence : a) crosswork the diamond :-follow company policies and cut specifications for the angles and indices;-block the diamond : create the table; mark the girdle for the pavilion; create 8 pavilion mains : 4 corners; 4 pavilion facets; re-mark the girdle for the crown; create 8 crown mains : 4 corners; 4 bezels; ensure the crown and the pavilion facets are in alignment;-lap the diamond :... b) brillianteer the diamond :...  2, record 2, English, - block%20the%20diamond

Record 2,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Création des 8 facettes principales de culasse : 4 coins, 4 pavillons; marquage du rondiste; création des 8 facettes principales de couronne : 4 coins, 4 bezels; vérification de la symétrie des facettes de couronne et de culasse.  2, record 2, French, - tailler%20en%20croix%20et%20en%20huit

Record 2,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 3,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF

To cut a small facet (called a window) on a coated rough diamond in order to see inside the crystal.  3, record 3, English, - open%20a%20window

Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT

After making a cursory examination of the stone, you would mark it in a number of places so that the polisher can "open windows" on it. He does this by polishing small facets or windows’ on the stone in strategic places which would enable you to study the internal flaws and stresses of the diamond and make it possible for you to mark it again.  4, record 3, English, - open%20a%20window

Record 3,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Tailler une petite facette (appelée fenêtre) sur un diamant brut enrobé de façon à voir à l'intérieur du cristal.  3, record 3, French, - ouvrir%20une%20fen%C3%AAtre

Record 3,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 4,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Any process such as buffing, burnishing, polishing, acid treatment or wire brushing used for the purpose of improving the surface of a coins, medals, or tokens. Most whizzed coins have an unnaturally shiny appearance produced by the abrasive action of the buffing wheel, scour pad or substance used on the coin. Coins are also whizzed to remove or reduce unsightly problems(abrasions), or to mask the effects of adding or removing a mint mark or altering a date. Since whizzed coins lose significant market value, they must be advertised as such when offered for sale.  1, record 4, English, - whizzing

Record 4,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Se dit de toute modification apportée à une pièce une fois la production originale terminée. Cette pratique est peu prisée des collectionneurs et enlève de la valeur aux pièces.  1, record 4, French, - retouche

Record 4,  Textual support,  Spanish