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Cavity (6.20)
When a cutter runs into an included crystal or feather, a piece or perhaps the entire inclusion may fall out, leaving behind a cavity.
Cavity (6.20)
When a cutter runs into an included crystal or feather, a piece or perhaps the entire inclusion may fall out, leaving behind a cavity.
Bruise (6.19)
Bruising a diamond is caused by a sharp blow to the stone’s surface. It is similar to bearding because it forces small feather-like inclusions into the diamond.
Bruise (6.19)
Bruising a diamond is caused by a sharp blow to the stone’s surface. It is similar to bearding because it forces small feather-like inclusions into the diamond.
Practice on a Sample (6.16)
At this point in the course it would be to your benefit to have a loose diamond to practice with.
Practice on a Sample (6.16)
At this point in the course it would be to your benefit to have a loose diamond to practice with.
Pique’ (6.10)
Even though to this day, it commonly refers to stones in the imperfect range, it was originally used for much higher clarity grades (perhaps VVS1-VS1).
Pique’ (6.10)
Even though to this day, it commonly refers to stones in the imperfect range, it was originally used for much higher clarity grades (perhaps VVS1-VS1).
Fracture-Filled (Clarity Enhanced) (6.24)
A silica-type substance (similar to glass) is heated to a liquid state and forced under pressure into the open inclusion.
Fracture-Filled (Clarity Enhanced) (6.24)
A silica-type substance (similar to glass) is heated to a liquid state and forced under pressure into the open inclusion.
Feather (6.23)
Named after the appearance of a bird’s feathers, they can be so tiny that they will often look like scratches on the surface (sometimes referred to as hairline feathers).
Feather (6.23)
Named after the appearance of a bird’s feathers, they can be so tiny that they will often look like scratches on the surface (sometimes referred to as hairline feathers).