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QUALITY CUT [1 record]

Record 1 2004-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

The proportions and finish of a polished diamond.

CONT

Describe cut: a) well cut diamonds best display a diamond's inherent brilliance and fire: proper indexing and angling of facets maximizes the reflection and refraction of light; a cut that is too deep or to shallow results in a reduction of a diamond's brilliance and fire; b) evaluation of a cut includes proportion and finish ...

OBS

One of the four factors (four C's) that determines the value of a diamond.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Expression utilisée pour qualifier les proportions et le fini d'un diamant taillé.

CONT

Les listes de prix en gros tiennent compte de la forme, du poids, de la couleur et de la pureté, mais ils donnent rarement des indications précises quant à l'influence que la qualité de la taille (les proportions et le fini) peut avoir sur le prix.

OBS

L'un des quatre critères pour la classification des diamants.

Spanish

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