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MISE CROIX [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crossworking
1, record 1, English, crossworking
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe crossworking: a) establishes symmetrical crown and pavilion main facets to specific angles and indices b) consists of two steps: - blocking the diamond ... lapping the diamond ... 2, record 1, English, - crossworking
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Polishing: Removing material from a diamond to form facets; done in stages; crossworking (to set main facets), brillianteering (to finish the diamond); also referred to as cutting, grinding, running and smoothing. 2, record 1, English, - crossworking
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
blocking: [The] process of placing the table, the first four facets on the crown, and the first four facets on the pavilion of a rough or prepared diamond. To a large extent, blocking determines the symmetry and weight of the polished diamond as well as its brilliance and dispersion. In stones under 50 points, the process is often combined with cross-working. 3, record 1, English, - crossworking
Record 1, Key term(s)
- cross working
- cross-working
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mise en croix, mise en huit, rétablissement de la symétrie et polissage
1, record 1, French, mise%20en%20croix%2C%20mise%20en%20huit%2C%20r%C3%A9tablissement%20de%20la%20sym%C3%A9trie%20et%20polissage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mise en croix, mise en huit et lapping 1, record 1, French, mise%20en%20croix%2C%20mise%20en%20huit%20et%20lapping
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Taille des facettes principales de couronne et de culasse à des angles et positions spécifiques. 2, record 1, French, - mise%20en%20croix%2C%20mise%20en%20huit%2C%20r%C3%A9tablissement%20de%20la%20sym%C3%A9trie%20et%20polissage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Diamond Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- automatic blocking machine
1, record 2, English, automatic%20blocking%20machine
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- automatic blocker machine 2, record 2, English, automatic%20blocker%20machine
- automatic blocker 2, record 2, English, automatic%20blocker
- automated blocking machine 3, record 2, English, automated%20blocking%20machine
proposal
- automated blocker machine 3, record 2, English, automated%20blocker%20machine
proposal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- machine automatique de mise en croix et de mise en huit
1, record 2, French, machine%20automatique%20de%20mise%20en%20croix%20et%20de%20mise%20en%20huit
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- machine automatique de mise en croix et en huit 2, record 2, French, machine%20automatique%20de%20mise%20en%20croix%20et%20en%20huit
proposal, feminine noun
- machine automatique de blocking 2, record 2, French, machine%20automatique%20de%20blocking
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- machine de mise en croix et mise en huit automatique
- machine de blocking automatique
- machine de mise en croix et en huit automatique
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
- crossworking
1, record 3, English, crossworking
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- crosscutting 1, record 3, English, crosscutting
correct
- cross working 2, record 3, English, cross%20working
- cross cutting 2, record 3, English, cross%20cutting
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cross working consists of polishing four facets on the crown and four facets on the bottom. These facets are called "corners" and they must be in the correct position versus the girdle and the table. 2, record 3, English, - crossworking
Record 3, Key term(s)
- cross-cutting
- cross-working
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mise en croix
1, record 3, French, mise%20en%20croix
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- taille en croix 2, record 3, French, taille%20en%20croix
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Première étape d'une taille brillant, consistant à placer 4 facettes sur la couronne et 4 autres facettes sur la culasse. 3, record 3, French, - mise%20en%20croix
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mise en croix et en huit : Taille des 18 premières facettes de la taille brillant. La mise en croix consiste à tailler la table, les quatre coins de la couronne et de la culasse et la colette. La mise en huit comprend les quatre bezels de la couronne et les facettes correspondantes sur la culasse. 4, record 3, French, - mise%20en%20croix
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Après cette mise en croix, [le diamantaire] place des bezels entre les coins et les pavillons. 3, record 3, French, - mise%20en%20croix
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- blocking
1, record 4, English, blocking
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the first stage of the diamond faceting operation in which the table facet and the first eight crown and eight pavilion facets are cut by the blocker or cross cutter. 2, record 4, English, - blocking
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crossworkers: establish the mains, crown and pavilion facets to specific angles and indices in two steps: 1. blocking the diamond by: establishing the initial 17 main facets, including the: - table; - 8 pavilion mains, to specific angles and indices: 4 corners; 4 pavilions; - 8 crown mains, to specific angles and indices: 4 corners; 4 bezels. 2. lapping the diamond ... 3, record 4, English, - blocking
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
16/8/8R switch. Selection of the cycle: 16 for halves, 8 for the corners and pavilions or bezels, 8R for blocking in eight cut. 4, record 4, English, - blocking
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mise en croix et en huit
1, record 4, French, mise%20en%20croix%20et%20en%20huit
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- blocking 2, record 4, French, blocking
proposal, masculine noun
- blocage 3, record 4, French, blocage
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Taille des 18 premières facettes de la taille brillant. 4, record 4, French, - mise%20en%20croix%20et%20en%20huit
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Commutateur 16/8/8R. Choix du cycle : .16 pour les haléfis, .8 pour les angles et les bezels, .8R pour le blocage en 8/8. 5, record 4, French, - mise%20en%20croix%20et%20en%20huit
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La mise en croix consiste à tailler la table, les quatre coins de la couronne et de la culasse et la colette. La mise en huit comprend les quatre bezels de la couronne et les facettes correspondantes sur la culasse. 4, record 4, French, - mise%20en%20croix%20et%20en%20huit
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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