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BOTTOM-BREAK FACET [1 record]

Record 1 2004-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

A triangular facet located on the pavilion.

CONT

Pavilion halves: The 16 facets located on the pavilion; created during the brillianteering stage.

CONT

Brillianteers: - create the final fire and brilliance of a polished diamond by polishing the final 40 facets to correct angles and indices, including the: 8 stars; 16 crown halves; 16 pavilion halves; - may re-smooth the table.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Facette triangulaire située en bordure de la culasse d'un diamant taille brillant.

OBS

haléfi : Petite facette taillée sur la couronne ou sur la culasse à partir du rondiste.

Spanish

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