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FACETED CUT [2 records]

Record 1 2004-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

A three-sided modified brilliant cut with curved sides, rounded corners, and usually 44 facets, including a faceted girdle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Taille brillant modifiée à trois côtés incurvés et coins arrondis, comprenant généralement 44 facettes, incluant le rondiste facetté.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Jewellery
  • Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
DEF

A type of cut gem bounded by plane faces as distinguished from cabochon cut or other unfaceted cut.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
  • Orfèvrerie et argenterie

Spanish

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