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GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE AMERICA [32 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- very slightly included
1, record 1, English, very%20slightly%20included
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VS 2, record 1, English, VS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- very small inclusions 3, record 1, English, very%20small%20inclusions
correct, see observation, plural
- VS 4, record 1, English, VS
correct
- vs 5, record 1, English, vs
- VS 4, record 1, English, VS
- very slightly imperfect 6, record 1, English, very%20slightly%20imperfect
see observation, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A GIA(Gemological Institute of America) diamond clarity grade category describing diamonds containing minor inclusions and blemishes that can be seen under 10x magnification, but which are not visible to the naked eye. 7, record 1, English, - very%20slightly%20included
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A diamond clarity grade between very very slightly included (VVS) and slightly included (SI). Sub-grades VS1 and VS2 are used according to the number, location and size of blemishes. 8, record 1, English, - very%20slightly%20included
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
very small inclusions: A Scan D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature) clarity grade. 8, record 1, English, - very%20slightly%20included
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
very slightly included: term preferred to the earlier expression "very slightly imperfect." 8, record 1, English, - very%20slightly%20included
Record 1, Key term(s)
- very small inclusion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- très légèrement inclus
1, record 1, French, tr%C3%A8s%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20inclus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VS 1, record 1, French, VS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le système de classification du GIA (Gemological Institute of America), degré de pureté attribué à un diamant qui, lorsque examiné sous un grossissement de x10, révèle des défauts de surface et des inclusions mineurs invisibles à l'œil nu. 2, record 1, French, - tr%C3%A8s%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20inclus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les diamants classés dans la catégorie VS contiennent de très petites inclusions qui vont de difficiles à voir (VS1) à relativement faciles à voir (VS2) pour un œil exercé à 10x. Des petits cristaux inclus, des petites plumes ou des nuages distincts sont des exemples typiques de cette sorte d'inclusions. 3, record 1, French, - tr%C3%A8s%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20inclus
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- very, very slightly included
1, record 2, English, very%2C%20very%20slightly%20included
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- VVS 2, record 2, English, VVS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- very, very small inclusions 3, record 2, English, very%2C%20very%20small%20inclusions
correct, see observation, plural
- VVS 3, record 2, English, VVS
correct
- VVS 3, record 2, English, VVS
- very, very slightly imperfect 4, record 2, English, very%2C%20very%20slightly%20imperfect
see observation, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A GIA(Gemological Institute of America) diamond clarity grade category describing diamonds containing minute inclusions and blemishes which are very difficult to see under 10x magnification. 5, record 2, English, - very%2C%20very%20slightly%20included
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A diamond clarity grade between flawless (F) or internally flawless and very slightly included (VS). Sub-grades VVS1 and VVS2 are used, according to the incidence of small naturals, nicks, scratches, pinpoints, slight bearding or other minor fault. 6, record 2, English, - very%2C%20very%20slightly%20included
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
very, very small inclusions: A Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature) clarity grade. 6, record 2, English, - very%2C%20very%20slightly%20included
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
very, very slightly included: term preferred to the earlier expression "very, very slightly imperfect." 6, record 2, English, - very%2C%20very%20slightly%20included
Record 2, Key term(s)
- very, very small inclusion
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- très très légèrement inclus
1, record 2, French, tr%C3%A8s%20tr%C3%A8s%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20inclus
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- VVS 1, record 2, French, VVS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le système de classification du GIA (Gemological Institute of America), degré de pureté attribué à un diamant comportant de minuscules inclusions et défauts de surface très difficilement décelables sous un grossissement de x10. 2, record 2, French, - tr%C3%A8s%20tr%C3%A8s%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20inclus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les diamants appartenant à la catégorie VVS contiennent de minuscules inclusions que même un œil exercé a du mal à voir à 10x. Dans les pierres classées VVS1, ces inclusions sont extrêmement difficiles à voir, visibles de la culasse seulement, ou si petites et si peu profondes qu'un léger repolissage pourrait les faire disparaître. Dans les pierres classées VVS2, elles sont très difficiles à voir. 3, record 2, French, - tr%C3%A8s%20tr%C3%A8s%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20inclus
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- slightly included
1, record 3, English, slightly%20included
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SI 1, record 3, English, SI
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- small inclusions 2, record 3, English, small%20inclusions
correct, plural
- SI 3, record 3, English, SI
correct
- SI 3, record 3, English, SI
- slightly imperfect 4, record 3, English, slightly%20imperfect
see observation, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A grade on the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) clarity grading scale for diamonds with inclusions and surface blemishes which are usually invisible to the naked eye, but which can be seen easily or very easily under 10x magnification. 5, record 3, English, - slightly%20included
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Subgrades SI1 and SI2 are used, according to the number, location and type of blemishes. 4, record 3, English, - slightly%20included
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
slightly included: term preferred to the older expression, slightly imperfect. 4, record 3, English, - slightly%20included
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The CIBJO (International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones), IDC (International Diamond Council), and Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature) clarity scales each have a corresponding SI category. 6, record 3, English, - slightly%20included
Record 3, Key term(s)
- small inclusion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- légèrement inclus 1, record 3, French, l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20inclus
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le système de classification du GIA (Gemological Institute of America), degré de pureté attribué à un diamant qui présente des défauts de surface et des inclusions, invisibles à l'œil nu, mais facilement ou très facilement visibles sous un grossissement de x10. 2, record 3, French, - l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20inclus
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les diamants qui entrent dans cette catégorie se trouvent des inclusions faciles (SI1) ou très faciles (SI2) à voir à x10. 3, record 3, French, - l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20inclus
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-05-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- included
1, record 4, English, included
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- I 1, record 4, English, I
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- piqué 2, record 4, English, piqu%C3%A9
correct, see observation, adjective
- P 3, record 4, English, P
correct
- P 3, record 4, English, P
- imperfect 4, record 4, English, imperfect
see observation
- I 5, record 4, English, I
see observation
- I 5, record 4, English, I
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A grade category, at the low end of the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) clarity scale, assigned to diamonds with prominent eye-visible inclusions, or those which may affect the stone's durability. 6, record 4, English, - included
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lowest clarity grades on the scale (indicated by P for Piqué) refer to inclusions that can be seen by an experienced grader with the naked eye. Depending on the importance of the characteristics, P1, P2 and P3 are distinguished. 7, record 4, English, - included
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Use of "P" or "Piqué" is recommended by Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature (Scan. D.N.), 1970, instead of "I" or "Imperfect," with sub-grades P1, P2 and P3 for stones weighing 0.50 ct. or more. 8, record 4, English, - included
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
I(included) in the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) system corresponds to P(piqué) in the IDC(International Diamond Council) and HRD(Hoge Raad voor Diamant) system. 9, record 4, English, - included
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- piqué
1, record 4, French, piqu%C3%A9
adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- imparfait 2, record 4, French, imparfait
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Degré inférieur de l'échelle de pureté, dans le système du GIA (Gemological Institute of America), attribué aux diamants qui comportent des inclusions évidentes à l'œil nu, ou des inclusions pouvant nuire à la durabilité du diamant. 3, record 4, French, - piqu%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les diamants qui font partie de la catégorie «I» comportent des inclusions qui sont évidentes pour un œil exercé à 10x, et que l'on peut souvent voir à l'œil nu en examinant la pierre de face; ces inclusions diminuent sérieusement la solidité et la stabilité de la pierre, ou elles sont si nombreuses, qu'elles affectent la limpidité et la brillance du diamant. 2, record 4, French, - piqu%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La lettre I (piqué) du système du GIA (Gemological Institute of America) correspond à la lettre P (piqué) du système IDC-HRD (International Diamond Council-Hoge Raad voor Diamant). 3, record 4, French, - piqu%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-05-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Gemmology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Gemolite™
1, record 5, English, Gemolite%26trade%3B
correct, trademark, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An illuminator - magnifier combination for diamonds and other gems. It utilizes wide-field binocular magnification ... 1, record 5, English, - Gemolite%26trade%3B
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gemolite™ : A trademark of the Gemological Institute of America. 2, record 5, English, - Gemolite%26trade%3B
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Gemolite
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Gemmologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Gemolite
1, record 5, French, Gemolite
correct, trademark, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il y a des microscopes spécialement étudiés pour l'examen des pierres, mais on peut aussi utiliser les microscopes biologiques ou médicaux ou les loupes binoculaires. 2, record 5, French, - Gemolite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
GemoliteMC : Marque de commerce du Gemological Institute of America. 1, record 5, French, - Gemolite
Record 5, Key term(s)
- loupe binoculaire Gemolite
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-05-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Gemmology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- DiamondLite™
1, record 6, English, DiamondLite%26trade%3B
correct, trademark, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A diamond-color grading instrument. 1, record 6, English, - DiamondLite%26trade%3B
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Trademark of the Gemological Institute of America. 1, record 6, English, - DiamondLite%26trade%3B
Record 6, Key term(s)
- DiamondLite
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Gemmologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- DiamondLite
1, record 6, French, DiamondLite
correct, trademark, see observation, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DiamondLiteMC : Marque de commerce de Gemological Institute of America. 1, record 6, French, - DiamondLite
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il serait bon de dire colorimètre DiamondLite pour définir le contexte. 2, record 6, French, - DiamondLite
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-09-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- clarity grading system
1, record 7, English, clarity%20grading%20system
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- clarity-grading system 2, record 7, English, clarity%2Dgrading%20system
correct
- purity grading system 3, record 7, English, purity%20grading%20system
- purity-grading system 4, record 7, English, purity%2Dgrading%20system
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The classification of diamonds from flawless to piqué III or imperfect III by various institutions such as the International Confederation of Jewelry, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones(CIBJO), the Gemological Institute of America(GIA), and the Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature(Scan. D. N.). 4, record 7, English, - clarity%20grading%20system
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A number of clarity grading systems are used by manufacturers, importers and retailers in the U.S. and overseas ... Precise comparisons among systems are impossible because of their varying requirements. 5, record 7, English, - clarity%20grading%20system
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système de classification de la pureté
1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20classification%20de%20la%20puret%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- échelle de pureté 2, record 7, French, %C3%A9chelle%20de%20puret%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système utilisé par diverses institutions pour classer les diamants selon leur pureté allant de pur à la loupe à piqué III. 3, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20classification%20de%20la%20puret%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-06-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- exceptional white
1, record 8, English, exceptional%20white
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colour definition of the CIBJO(International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones) for colourless diamonds corresponding to the letters D and E in the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) colour-grading system and to River or rarest white in the Scan. D. N.(Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). 2, record 8, English, - exceptional%20white
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In order to differentiate between D and E, a + has been added to exceptional white corresponding to D. 2, record 8, English, - exceptional%20white
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- blanc exceptionnel
1, record 8, French, blanc%20exceptionnel
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désignation de couleur de la CIBJO (Confédération internationale de la bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie, des diamants, perles et pierres) pour les diamants incolores [qui] correspond aux lettres D et E du GIA (Gemological Institute of America) et aux termes River et rarest white de la Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). 2, record 8, French, - blanc%20exceptionnel
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Afin de pouvoir distinguer entre le D et le E du GIA, un + a été ajouté à blanc exceptionnel correspondant à D. 2, record 8, French, - blanc%20exceptionnel
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-06-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tinted colour
1, record 9, English, tinted%20colour
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A CIBJO(International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones) colour definition corresponding to the letter M to W of the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) colour grading system for diamonds and to the Top Cape to Yellow series of the Scan. D. N.(Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). 2, record 9, English, - tinted%20colour
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The best colour is called "exceptional white+"; the lowest colour on the scale is called "tinted colour." 3, record 9, English, - tinted%20colour
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A colour grade for polished diamonds. 4, record 9, English, - tinted%20colour
Record 9, Key term(s)
- tinted color
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- teinté
1, record 9, French, teint%C3%A9
adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désignation de couleur du diamant de la CIBJO (Confédération internationale de la bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie, des diamants, perles et pierres) correspondant aux lettres M à W de l'échelle du GIA (Gemological Institute of America) et à la série Top Cape to Yellow de la Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). 2, record 9, French, - teint%C3%A9
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
- proportions
1, record 10, English, proportions
correct, plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] relative dimensions and angles of a polished diamond and the relationships between them; these include table size, crown angle, crown height, girdle thickness, pavilion angle, pavilion depth, culet size, girdle outline, length-to-width ratio, and total depth. 2, record 10, English, - proportions
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The proportions, the relationship between the various parts of the stone, determine the fire and brilliance of the diamond. If the proportions are not optimal, undesirable visual effects may occur. 3, record 10, English, - proportions
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Proportionscope : An optical instrument marketed by the Gemological Institute of America to compare the proportions of a brilliant-cut diamond with those of the Tolkowsky theoretical brilliant cut. 4, record 10, English, - proportions
Record 10, Key term(s)
- proportion
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- proportions
1, record 10, French, proportions
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dimensions considérées par référence à une mesure, une échelle. 2, record 10, French, - proportions
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les proportions ou rapports internes entre les différentes parties du diamant déterminent le feu et la brillance de la pierre. Si les proportions ne sont pas idéales, il peut apparaître des effets visuels indésirables. 3, record 10, French, - proportions
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Proportionscope : Instrument d'optique vendu par la Gemological Institute of America et servant à comparer les proportions d'un diamant taillé en brillant avec celles du brillant idéal américain tel que conçu par Marcel Tolkowsky. 4, record 10, French, - proportions
Record 10, Key term(s)
- proportion
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
- colour grading system
1, record 11, English, colour%20grading%20system
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- colour-grading system 2, record 11, English, colour%2Dgrading%20system
correct
- color-grading system 2, record 11, English, color%2Dgrading%20system
correct
- color grading system 3, record 11, English, color%20grading%20system
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The classification of diamonds from colourless to yellow by various institutions such as the International Confederation of Jewelry, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones(CIBJO), the Gemological Institute of America(GIA), and the Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature(Scan. D. N.). 2, record 11, English, - colour%20grading%20system
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most widely used color grading system is the one developed by the GIA(Gemological Institute of America), which identifies colors with alphabetical letters ranging from D to Z+. 3, record 11, English, - colour%20grading%20system
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- système de classification de la couleur
1, record 11, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20classification%20de%20la%20couleur
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- échelle des couleurs 2, record 11, French, %C3%A9chelle%20des%20couleurs
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La classification des diamants allant de l'incolore à la couleur jaune faite par certaines institutions telles que la Confédération internationale de la bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie, des diamants, perles et pierres (CIBJO), le Gemological Institute of America (GIA), et la Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature (Scan. D.N.). 3, record 11, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20classification%20de%20la%20couleur
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de classification de la couleur qui est le plus utilisé a été mis au point par le GIA (Gemological Institute of America). Avec ce système, on identifie la couleur par des lettres de l'alphabet allant de «D» à «Z+». 4, record 11, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20classification%20de%20la%20couleur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2006-07-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature
1, record 12, English, Scandinavian%20Diamond%20Nomenclature
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- Scan. D.N. 1, record 12, English, Scan%2E%20D%2EN%2E
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There here are several different systems of diamond grading. The system developed by the Gemological Institute of America(GIA) is most widespread and familiar to stone experts from all over the world. Other well-known grading systems include the system of International Diamond Council of Belgium(IDC or HRD), CIBJO system, and Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature(Scan D. N.). 2, record 12, English, - Scandinavian%20Diamond%20Nomenclature
Record 12, Key term(s)
- Scan. DN
- Scan DN
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature
1, record 12, French, Scandinavian%20Diamond%20Nomenclature
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- Scan. D.N. 2, record 12, French, Scan%2E%20D%2EN%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Key term(s)
- Scan. DN
- Scan DN
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2006-02-10
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- tinted white
1, record 13, English, tinted%20white
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- Crystal 2, record 13, English, Crystal
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A CIBJO(International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones) colour definition for diamonds corresponding to the letter K and L in the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) colour-grading system and to Crystal in the Scan. D. N.(Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). 2, record 13, English, - tinted%20white
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A colour grade for polished diamonds. 3, record 13, English, - tinted%20white
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- légèrement teinté 1, record 13, French, l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20teint%C3%A9
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- Crystal 2, record 13, French, Crystal
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désignation de couleur du diamant de la CIBJO (Confédération internationale de la bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie, des diamants, perles et pierres) correspondant aux lettres K et L de l'échelle du GIA (Gemological Institute of America) et à Crystal de la Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). 3, record 13, French, - l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20teint%C3%A9
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2006-02-10
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- rare white
1, record 14, English, rare%20white
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- rarest white 2, record 14, English, rarest%20white
- Top Wesselton 3, record 14, English, Top%20Wesselton
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colour definition of the CIBJO(International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones) corresponding to the letters F and G in the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) colour grading system and to Top Wesselton in the Scan. D. N.(Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). In order to differentiate between F and G, a + has been added to rare white corresponding to F. 4, record 14, English, - rare%20white
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A colour grade for polished diamonds. 2, record 14, English, - rare%20white
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- blanc extra
1, record 14, French, blanc%20extra
correct, adjective
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désignation de couleur de la CIBJO (Confédération internationale de la bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie, des diamants, perles et pierres) correspondant aux lettres F et G de l'échelle du GIA (Gemological Institute of America) et à Top Wesselton dans la Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). Afin de distinguer entre le F et le G du GIA, un + a été ajouté à blanc extra correspondant à la lettre F. 2, record 14, French, - blanc%20extra
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2006-02-10
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- slightly tinted white
1, record 15, English, slightly%20tinted%20white
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- Top Crystal 2, record 15, English, Top%20Crystal
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A CIBJO(International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones) colour definition for diamonds corresponding to the letter I and J in the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) colour-grading system and to Top Crystal in the Scan. D. N.(Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). 2, record 15, English, - slightly%20tinted%20white
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A colour grade for polished diamonds. 3, record 15, English, - slightly%20tinted%20white
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- blanc nuancé
1, record 15, French, blanc%20nuanc%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désignation de couleur du diamant de la CIBJO (Confédération internationale de la bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie, des diamants, perles et pierres) correspondant aux lettres I et J de l'échelle du GIA (Gemological Institute of America) et à Top Crystal, dans la Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). 2, record 15, French, - blanc%20nuanc%C3%A9
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2004-11-18
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- cutting style
1, record 16, English, cutting%20style
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- style of cut 2, record 16, English, style%20of%20cut
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A distinctive or particular form given to a diamond. (The marquise, pear, baguette and brilliant round cuts are common examples.) 3, record 16, English, - cutting%20style
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The GIA(Gemological Institute of America) has simplified the description of diamond cutting styles by limiting them to three basic types-step cut, brilliant cut and mixed cut. 4, record 16, English, - cutting%20style
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The cutting style (e.g. brilliant or step cut, single of full cut). 4, record 16, English, - cutting%20style
Record 16, Key term(s)
- cut style
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- style de taille
1, record 16, French, style%20de%20taille
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- style de facettage 2, record 16, French, style%20de%20facettage
masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme distinctive ou particulière donnée à un diamant. (Les tailles marquise, poire, baguette, trilliant et brillant rond sont des exemples courants). 3, record 16, French, - style%20de%20taille
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le GIA (Gemological Institute of America) a simplifié la description des styles de taille du diamant en limitant ceux-ci à trois principaux types : la taille à degrés, la taille en brillant et la taille mixte. 4, record 16, French, - style%20de%20taille
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] style de taille (en brillant ou à degrés, taille simple ou pleine) [...] 4, record 16, French, - style%20de%20taille
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- exceptional white +
1, record 17, English, exceptional%20white%20%2B
correct, adjective
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- exceptional white D 2, record 17, English, exceptional%20white%20D
see observation, adjective
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
exceptional white : A colour definition of the CIBJO(International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones) for colourless diamonds corresponding to the letters D and E in the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) colour-grading system and to River or rarest white in the Scan. D. N.(Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). In order to differentiate between D and E, a + has been added to exceptional white corresponding to D. 3, record 17, English, - exceptional%20white%20%2B
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- blanc exceptionnel +
1, record 17, French, blanc%20exceptionnel%20%2B
see observation, adjective
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- blanc exceptionnel D 2, record 17, French, blanc%20exceptionnel%20D
proposal, adjective
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
blanc exceptionnel : Désignation de couleur de la CIBJO (Confédération internationale de la bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie, des diamants, perles et pierres) pour les diamants incolores. Cette désignation correspond aux lettres D et E du GIA (Gemological Institute of America) et aux termes River et rarest white de la Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). Afin de pouvoir distinguer entre le D et le E du GIA, un + a été ajouté à blanc exceptionnel correspondant à D. 3, record 17, French, - blanc%20exceptionnel%20%2B
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- slightly tinted white I 1, record 18, English, slightly%20tinted%20white%20I
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
slightly tinted white : A CIBJO(International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones) colour definition for diamonds corresponding to the letter I and J in the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) colour-grading system and to Top Crystal in the Scan. D. N.(Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). 2, record 18, English, - slightly%20tinted%20white%20I
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- blanc nuancé I
1, record 18, French, blanc%20nuanc%C3%A9%20I
proposal, adjective
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
blanc nuancé : Désignation de couleur du diamant de la CIBJO (Confédération internationale de la bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie, des diamants, perles et pierres) correspondant aux lettres I et J de l'échelle du GIA (Gemological Institute of America) et à Top Crystal, dans la Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). 2, record 18, French, - blanc%20nuanc%C3%A9%20I
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- tinted white K 1, record 19, English, tinted%20white%20K
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tinted white : A CIBJO(International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones) colour definition for diamonds corresponding to the letter K and L in the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) colour-grading system. 2, record 19, English, - tinted%20white%20K
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- légèrement teinté K
1, record 19, French, l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20teint%C3%A9%20K
proposal
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
légèrement teinté : Désignation de couleur du diamant de la CIBJO (Confédération internationale de la bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie, des diamants, perles et pierres) correspondant aux lettres K et L de l'échelle du GIA (Gemological Institute of America). 2, record 19, French, - l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20teint%C3%A9%20K
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- rare white
1, record 20, English, rare%20white
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- rare white F 2, record 20, English, rare%20white%20F
see observation
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rare white : A colour definition of the CIBJO(International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones) corresponding to the letters F and G in the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) colour-grading system and to Top Wesselton in the Scan. D. N.(Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). In order to differentiate between F and G, a + has been added to rare white corresponding to F. 3, record 20, English, - rare%20white
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- blanc extra
1, record 20, French, blanc%20extra
correct, adjective
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- blanc extra F 2, record 20, French, blanc%20extra%20F
proposal, adjective
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
blanc extra : Désignation de couleur de la CIBJO (Confédération internationale de la bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie, des diamants, perles et pierres) correspondant aux lettres F et G de l'échelle du GIA (Gemological Institute of America) et à Top Wesselton dans la Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). Afin de distinguer entre le F et le G du GIA, un + a été ajouté à blanc extra correspondant à la lettre F. 3, record 20, French, - blanc%20extra
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- slightly tinted white J 1, record 21, English, slightly%20tinted%20white%20J
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
slightly tinted white : A CIBJO(International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones) colour definition for diamonds corresponding to the letter I and J in the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) colour-grading system and to Top Crystal in the Scan. D. N.(Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). 2, record 21, English, - slightly%20tinted%20white%20J
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- blanc nuancé J
1, record 21, French, blanc%20nuanc%C3%A9%20J
proposal, adjective
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
blanc nuancé : Désignation de couleur du diamant de la CIBJO (Confédération internationale de la bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie, des diamants, perles et pierres) correspondant aux lettres I et J de l'échelle du GIA (Gemological Institute of America) et à Top Crystal, dans la Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). 2, record 21, French, - blanc%20nuanc%C3%A9%20J
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- tinted white L 1, record 22, English, tinted%20white%20L
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tinted white : A CIBJO(International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones) colour definition for diamonds corresponding to the letter K and L in the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) colour-grading system. 2, record 22, English, - tinted%20white%20L
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- légèrement teinté L
1, record 22, French, l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20teint%C3%A9%20L
proposal
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
légèrement teinté : Désignation de couleur du diamant de la CIBJO (Confédération internationale de la bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie, des diamants, perles et pierres) correspondant aux lettres K et L de l'échelle du GIA (Gemological Institute of America). 2, record 22, French, - l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20teint%C3%A9%20L
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- rare white G 1, record 23, English, rare%20white%20G
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rare white : A colour definition of the CIBJO(International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones) corresponding to the letters F and G in the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) colour-grading system and to Top Wesselton in the Scan. D. N.(Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). In order to differentiate between F and G, a + has been added to rare white corresponding to F. 2, record 23, English, - rare%20white%20G
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- blanc extra G
1, record 23, French, blanc%20extra%20G
proposal, adjective
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
blanc extra : Désignation de couleur de la CIBJO (Confédération internationale de la bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie, des diamants, perles et pierres) correspondant aux lettres F et G de l'échelle du GIA (Gemological Institute of America) et à Top Wesselton dans la Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). Afin de distinguer entre le F et le G du GIA, un + a été ajouté à blanc extra correspondant à la lettre F. 2, record 23, French, - blanc%20extra%20G
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- white
1, record 24, English, white
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
- white H 2, record 24, English, white%20H
- Wesselton 3, record 24, English, Wesselton
see observation
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A term on the CIBJO(International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones) and IDC(International Diamond Council) colour grading scales for near-colourless diamonds, equivalent to the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) colour grade H. 4, record 24, English, - white
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A colour grade for polished diamonds. 5, record 24, English, - white
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Wesselton: The Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature) colour grade. 6, record 24, English, - white
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- blanc
1, record 24, French, blanc
correct, adjective
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
- Wesselton 2, record 24, French, Wesselton
see observation
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désignation de couleur de la CIBJO (Confédération internationale de la bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie, des diamants, perles et pierres) et IDC (International Diamond Council), pour les diamants presque incolores, qui correspond à la désignation H du système GIA (Gemological Institute of America). 3, record 24, French, - blanc
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Wesselton : Désignation de la Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). 4, record 24, French, - blanc
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- exceptional white E
1, record 25, English, exceptional%20white%20E
see observation, adjective
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
exceptional white : A colour definition of the CIBJO(International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones) for colourless diamonds corresponding to the letters D and E in the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) colour-grading system and to River or rarest white in the Scan. D. N.(Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). In order to differentiate between D and E, a + has been added to exceptional white corresponding to D. 2, record 25, English, - exceptional%20white%20E
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- blanc exceptionnel E
1, record 25, French, blanc%20exceptionnel%20E
proposal, adjective
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
blanc exceptionnel : Désignation de couleur de la CIBJO (Confédération internationale de la bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie, des diamants, perles et pierres) pour les diamants incolores. Cette désignation correspond aux lettres D et E du GIA (Gemological Institute of America) et aux termes River et rarest white de la Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). Afin de pouvoir distinguer entre le D et le E du GIA, un + a été ajouté à blanc exceptionnel correspondant à D. 2, record 25, French, - blanc%20exceptionnel%20E
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 2004-05-31
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- internally flawless
1, record 26, English, internally%20flawless
correct, see observation
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
- IF 2, record 26, English, IF
correct
Record 26, Synonyms, English
- loupe clean 3, record 26, English, loupe%20clean
see observation
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A clarity grade which describes a diamond without internal imperfections or flaws but with minor surface blemishes such as scratches, small naturals, etc. 4, record 26, English, - internally%20flawless
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
loupe clean : FL(flawless) and IF(internally flawless) in the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) system corresponds to LC in the IDC(International Diamond Council) and HRD(Hoge Raad voor Diamant) system. 5, record 26, English, - internally%20flawless
Record 26, Key term(s)
- loupe-clean
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- pur à la loupe
1, record 26, French, pur%20%C3%A0%20la%20loupe
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
- pur à la loupe 10x 2, record 26, French, pur%20%C3%A0%20la%20loupe%2010x
proposal
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désignation de pureté pour les diamants sans inclusions, mais qui présentent toutefois des défauts de surface mineurs. 3, record 26, French, - pur%20%C3%A0%20la%20loupe
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En avril 1995, toujours chez Christie, un diamant bleu de 13,49 carats, pur à la loupe, s'est vendu pour la somme de 7,48 millions de dollars américains (environ 550 000 $ US le carat). 4, record 26, French, - pur%20%C3%A0%20la%20loupe
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les degrés FL (sans défaut) et IF (pur à la loupe) dans le système du GIA (Gemological Institute of America) correspondent au degré LC du système IDC-HRD (International Diamond Council-Hoge Raad voor Diamant). 5, record 26, French, - pur%20%C3%A0%20la%20loupe
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 2004-05-31
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- flawless
1, record 27, English, flawless
correct, see observation
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
- FL 2, record 27, English, FL
correct
- Fl 3, record 27, English, Fl
Record 27, Synonyms, English
- loupe clean 4, record 27, English, loupe%20clean
see observation
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A GIA(Gemological Institute of America) clarity grade applied to a polished diamond which shows no blemishes or inclusions when examined by a trained grader with a fully corrected 10x loupe or microscope. 5, record 27, English, - flawless
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flawless: The top clarity grade in diamond, generally preferred to the older term "perfect" ... 6, record 27, English, - flawless
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 2 OBS
loupe clean : FL(flawless) and IF(internally flawless) in the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) system corresponds to LC(loupe clean) in the IDC(International Diamond Council) and HRD(Hoge Raad voor Diamant) system. 7, record 27, English, - flawless
Record 27, Key term(s)
- loupe-clean
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- sans défaut 1, record 27, French, sans%20d%C3%A9faut
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
- parfaitement pur 2, record 27, French, parfaitement%20pur
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le système de classification du GIA (Gemological Institute of America), degré de pureté attribué à un diamant qui, lorsqu'examiné à la loupe 10x ou au microscope par un classificateur qualifié, ne révèle ni défauts de surface ni inclusions. 3, record 27, French, - sans%20d%C3%A9faut
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les degrés sans défaut et pur à la loupe du système GIA (Gemological Institute of America) correspondent au degré pur à la loupe du système IDC-HRD (International Diamond Council-Hoge Raad voor Diamant). 3, record 27, French, - sans%20d%C3%A9faut
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 2004-05-31
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- faint yellow
1, record 28, English, faint%20yellow
correct, see observation
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
- top silver 2, record 28, English, top%20silver
see observation
- top silver cape 3, record 28, English, top%20silver%20cape
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A GIA(Gemological Institute of America) colour that corresponds to the tinted white(K and L) of HRD-IDC(Hoge Raad voor Diamant-International Diamond Council). 4, record 28, English, - faint%20yellow
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Faint yellow (also called top silver). Diamonds with a tint of yellow are fairly common. Consequently, they are less expensive than colorless diamonds and often used in discount jewelry. This does not mean they are inferior. 5, record 28, English, - faint%20yellow
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
top silver; top silver cape: Obsolete terms. 6, record 28, English, - faint%20yellow
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- légère nuance de jaune
1, record 28, French, l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re%20nuance%20de%20jaune
feminine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
- nuancé de jaune 1, record 28, French, nuanc%C3%A9%20de%20jaune
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désignation de couleur du diamant dans le système de classification du GIA (Gemological Institute of America), correspondant au légèrement teint (K et L) de l'échelle HRD-IDC (Hoge Raad voor Diamant-International Diamond Council). 2, record 28, French, - l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re%20nuance%20de%20jaune
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Légère nuance de jaune. Les diamants nuancés de jaune ne sont pas rares du tout. Par conséquent, ils sont vendus à prix plus bas que les diamants sans couleur et ils sont utilisés dans la fabrication de bijoux bas de gamme. On ne doit pas les considérer de qualité inférieure pour autant. 3, record 28, French, - l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re%20nuance%20de%20jaune
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 2004-05-31
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- very light yellow
1, record 29, English, very%20light%20yellow
correct, see observation
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tinted colour : A HRD-IDC(Hoge Raad voor Diamant-International Diamond Council) colour grading system that corresponds to very light yellow and light yellow grades in the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) system. 2, record 29, English, - very%20light%20yellow
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- jaune très clair
1, record 29, French, jaune%20tr%C3%A8s%20clair
proposal, adjective
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
Record 30 - internal organization data 2004-05-31
Record 30, English
Record 30, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 30, Main entry term, English
- cut grading system
1, record 30, English, cut%20grading%20system
correct
Record 30, Abbreviations, English
Record 30, Synonyms, English
Record 30, Textual support, English
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the 1950's the Gemological Institute of America(GIA) established a system for grading diamonds based on the four C's. This was a great asset to the diamond community and it became the standard for grading world wide.... The GIA recently released a new cut grading system and it appears they have finally conquered this beast. 2, record 30, English, - cut%20grading%20system
Record 30, French
Record 30, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 30, Main entry term, French
- système de classification de la taille
1, record 30, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20classification%20de%20la%20taille
masculine noun
Record 30, Abbreviations, French
Record 30, Synonyms, French
- échelle de qualité de la taille 2, record 30, French, %C3%A9chelle%20de%20qualit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20taille
proposal, feminine noun
Record 30, Textual support, French
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le GIA (Gemological Institute of America) a inauguré le 1er août 2005, un nouveau système de classification de la taille du diamant, concluant ainsi plus d'une quinzaine d'années de recherches sur les effets visibles de la taille sur l'apparence du diamant. 3, record 30, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20classification%20de%20la%20taille
Record 30, Spanish
Record 30, Textual support, Spanish
Record 31 - internal organization data 2004-05-31
Record 31, English
Record 31, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Gemmology
Record 31, Main entry term, English
- Gemological Institute of America
1, record 31, English, Gemological%20Institute%20of%20America
correct
Record 31, Abbreviations, English
- GIA 2, record 31, English, GIA
correct
Record 31, Synonyms, English
Record 31, Textual support, English
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An endowed non-profit jewellers’ organisation founded in 1931, this has become the educational, research and testing centre of the jewellery industry in the USA. Correspondence and residential courses run by the Institute lead to the qualification Graduate Gemologist (GG). 3, record 31, English, - Gemological%20Institute%20of%20America
Record 31, Key term(s)
- Gemmological Institute of America
Record 31, French
Record 31, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Gemmologie
Record 31, Main entry term, French
- Gemological Institute of America
1, record 31, French, Gemological%20Institute%20of%20America
correct, masculine noun
Record 31, Abbreviations, French
- GIA 1, record 31, French, GIA
correct, masculine noun
Record 31, Synonyms, French
Record 31, Textual support, French
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À but non lucratif, GIA représente le savoir et le professionnalisme qui assurent le maintien de la stabilité et de l'intégrité à long terme de l'industrie, en augmentant le degré de confiance des consommateurs. 2, record 31, French, - Gemological%20Institute%20of%20America
Record 31, Spanish
Record 31, Textual support, Spanish
Record 32 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 32, English
Record 32, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Diamond Industry
Record 32, Main entry term, English
- Proportionscope
1, record 32, English, Proportionscope
correct, trademark
Record 32, Abbreviations, English
Record 32, Synonyms, English
- ProportionScope 2, record 32, English, ProportionScope
trademark
- proportionscope 3, record 32, English, proportionscope
Record 32, Textual support, English
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A gemmological apparatus that is used to examine the proportions of a diamond. 3, record 32, English, - Proportionscope
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A device for the projection of the silhouette of a diamond upon a ground-glass screen, on which facet angles, crown height, girdle thickness and pavilion depth may be compared against ideal proportions; introduced in 1967 by the Gemological Institute of America. 4, record 32, English, - Proportionscope
Record 32, French
Record 32, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 32, Main entry term, French
- Proportionscope
1, record 32, French, Proportionscope
trademark, masculine noun
Record 32, Abbreviations, French
Record 32, Synonyms, French
Record 32, Textual support, French
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument d'optique vendu par la Gemological Institute of America et servant à comparer les proportions d'un diamant taillé en brillant avec celles du brillant idéal américain tel que conçu par Marcel Tolkowsky. 2, record 32, French, - Proportionscope
Record 32, Spanish
Record 32, Textual support, Spanish
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