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CIBJO [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-06-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- exceptional white
1, record 1, English, exceptional%20white
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - exceptional%20white
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - exceptional%20white
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- blanc exceptionnel
1, record 1, French, blanc%20exceptionnel
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - blanc%20exceptionnel
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - blanc%20exceptionnel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-06-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tinted colour
1, record 2, English, tinted%20colour
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - tinted%20colour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The best colour is called "exceptional white+"; the lowest colour on the scale is called "tinted colour." 3, record 2, English, - tinted%20colour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A colour grade for polished diamonds. 4, record 2, English, - tinted%20colour
Record 2, Key term(s)
- tinted color
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- teinté
1, record 2, French, teint%C3%A9
adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - teint%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- colour grading system
1, record 3, English, colour%20grading%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- colour-grading system 2, record 3, English, colour%2Dgrading%20system
correct
- color-grading system 2, record 3, English, color%2Dgrading%20system
correct
- color grading system 3, record 3, English, color%20grading%20system
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - colour%20grading%20system
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - colour%20grading%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de classification de la couleur
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20classification%20de%20la%20couleur
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- échelle des couleurs 2, record 3, French, %C3%A9chelle%20des%20couleurs
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20classification%20de%20la%20couleur
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20classification%20de%20la%20couleur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-02-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tinted white
1, record 4, English, tinted%20white
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Crystal 2, record 4, English, Crystal
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - tinted%20white
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A colour grade for polished diamonds. 3, record 4, English, - tinted%20white
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- légèrement teinté 1, record 4, French, l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20teint%C3%A9
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Crystal 2, record 4, French, Crystal
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20teint%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-02-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rare white
1, record 5, English, rare%20white
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- rarest white 2, record 5, English, rarest%20white
- Top Wesselton 3, record 5, English, Top%20Wesselton
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, 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 5, English, - rare%20white
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A colour grade for polished diamonds. 2, record 5, English, - rare%20white
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- blanc extra
1, record 5, French, blanc%20extra
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - blanc%20extra
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-02-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- slightly tinted white
1, record 6, English, slightly%20tinted%20white
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Top Crystal 2, record 6, English, Top%20Crystal
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, 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 6, English, - slightly%20tinted%20white
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A colour grade for polished diamonds. 3, record 6, English, - slightly%20tinted%20white
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- blanc nuancé
1, record 6, French, blanc%20nuanc%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, 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 6, French, - blanc%20nuanc%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-12-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- diamond grading
1, record 7, English, diamond%20grading
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- grading 2, record 7, English, grading
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of weighing, measuring, examining, and assigning color, clarity and sometimes cut grades to polished diamonds, according to a pre-determined set of standards. 3, record 7, English, - diamond%20grading
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Brilliance and fire: A grading term used to describe the lustre and light reflection of a polished diamond. 4, record 7, English, - diamond%20grading
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- classification des diamants
1, record 7, French, classification%20des%20diamants
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- classification 2, record 7, French, classification
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération qui consiste à peser, mesurer, examiner, déterminer la couleur, la pureté, et parfois la qualité de la taille des diamants selon des normes prédéterminées. 3, record 7, French, - classification%20des%20diamants
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les attestations délivrées par le Laboratoire français de gemmologie répondent aux critères définis par la Confédération Internationale de la Bijouterie, Joaillerie, Orfèvrerie(CIBJO) en matière d’information sur les gemmes de couleur, la classification des diamants et la déclaration des traitements. 4, record 7, French, - classification%20des%20diamants
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tinted white K 1, record 8, English, tinted%20white%20K
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, 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 8, English, - tinted%20white%20K
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- légèrement teinté K
1, record 8, French, l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20teint%C3%A9%20K
proposal
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, 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 8, French, - l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20teint%C3%A9%20K
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- exceptional white +
1, record 9, English, exceptional%20white%20%2B
correct, adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- exceptional white D 2, record 9, English, exceptional%20white%20D
see observation, adjective
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, 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 9, English, - exceptional%20white%20%2B
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- blanc exceptionnel +
1, record 9, French, blanc%20exceptionnel%20%2B
see observation, adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- blanc exceptionnel D 2, record 9, French, blanc%20exceptionnel%20D
proposal, adjective
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, 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 9, French, - blanc%20exceptionnel%20%2B
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- rare white
1, record 10, English, rare%20white
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- rare white F 2, record 10, English, rare%20white%20F
see observation
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, 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 10, English, - rare%20white
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- blanc extra
1, record 10, French, blanc%20extra
correct, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- blanc extra F 2, record 10, French, blanc%20extra%20F
proposal, adjective
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, 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 10, French, - blanc%20extra
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- slightly tinted white I 1, record 11, English, slightly%20tinted%20white%20I
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, 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 11, English, - slightly%20tinted%20white%20I
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- blanc nuancé I
1, record 11, French, blanc%20nuanc%C3%A9%20I
proposal, adjective
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, 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 11, French, - blanc%20nuanc%C3%A9%20I
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- slightly tinted white J 1, record 12, English, slightly%20tinted%20white%20J
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, 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 12, English, - slightly%20tinted%20white%20J
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- blanc nuancé J
1, record 12, French, blanc%20nuanc%C3%A9%20J
proposal, adjective
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, 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 12, French, - blanc%20nuanc%C3%A9%20J
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- tinted white L 1, record 13, English, tinted%20white%20L
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, 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 13, English, - tinted%20white%20L
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- légèrement teinté L
1, record 13, French, l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20teint%C3%A9%20L
proposal
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, 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 13, French, - l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20teint%C3%A9%20L
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- rare white G 1, record 14, English, rare%20white%20G
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, 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 14, English, - rare%20white%20G
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- blanc extra G
1, record 14, French, blanc%20extra%20G
proposal, adjective
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, 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 14, French, - blanc%20extra%20G
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- white
1, record 15, English, white
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- white H 2, record 15, English, white%20H
- Wesselton 3, record 15, English, Wesselton
see observation
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, 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 15, English, - white
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A colour grade for polished diamonds. 5, record 15, English, - white
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Wesselton: The Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature) colour grade. 6, record 15, English, - white
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- blanc
1, record 15, French, blanc
correct, adjective
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- Wesselton 2, record 15, French, Wesselton
see observation
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, 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 15, French, - blanc
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Wesselton : Désignation de la Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). 4, record 15, French, - blanc
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- exceptional white E
1, record 16, English, exceptional%20white%20E
see observation, adjective
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, 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 16, English, - exceptional%20white%20E
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- blanc exceptionnel E
1, record 16, French, blanc%20exceptionnel%20E
proposal, adjective
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, 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 16, French, - blanc%20exceptionnel%20E
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1987-12-15
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Jewellery
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- semi-precious stone
1, record 17, English, semi%2Dprecious%20stone
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- semiprecious stone 2, record 17, English, semiprecious%20stone
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The second, and largest, of the three categories into which gemstones have been divided by traditional usage, as distinct from precious and decorative. 3, record 17, English, - semi%2Dprecious%20stone
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Stones are regarded as semi-precious, rather than precious, for one or more of the following reasons: relative softness, inferior brilliance, comparative abundance, unfamiliarity or fashion. They vary widely in price ... 3, record 17, English, - semi%2Dprecious%20stone
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An imprecise term (whose use is prohibited by CIBJO) ... 1, record 17, English, - semi%2Dprecious%20stone
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- pierre semi-précieuse
1, record 17, French, pierre%20semi%2Dpr%C3%A9cieuse
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) autrefois, les pierres de valeur et de dureté inférieures, par opposition aux «pierres précieuses» proprement dites. 1, record 17, French, - pierre%20semi%2Dpr%C3%A9cieuse
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) au début du XXe siècle, on (...) classait les (minéraux utilisés en joaillerie) en pierres précieuses, semi-précieuses et pierres dures (...) 2, record 17, French, - pierre%20semi%2Dpr%C3%A9cieuse
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme illogique de «pierre semi-précieuse» est rigoureusement interdit;(...) Cette réglementation s’appuie sur le Service de la Répression des Fraudes et sur la CIBJO(...) 3, record 17, French, - pierre%20semi%2Dpr%C3%A9cieuse
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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