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Record 1 2004-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

A four-sided lozenge-shaped facet on the pavilion of the brilliant cut.

CONT

List the facets of a finished round brilliant shape (see Figure C/B 15): a) on the crown ... b) on the pavilion: - 8 pavilion mains, consisting of: 4 corners; 4 pavilions; - 16 pavilion halves; - culet ...

OBS

A gemmologist may not differentiate between the 4 corners and the 4 bezels on the crown, nor between the 4 corners and the 4 pavilions on the pavilion.

Key term(s)
  • bottom-main facet

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Facette à quatre côtés en forme de losange sur la culasse de la taille brillant.

CONT

À travers la table s'aperçoit la colette entourée de 8 pavillons.

OBS

8 facettes posées au brillantage sur les coins de culasse à partir du rondiste. [Leur pointe supérieure touche le rondiste, alors que leur pointe inférieure touche la colette.]

Spanish

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