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Diamond Positives and Negatives Specs

Diamond Positives and Negatives Specs

The following characteristics would increase value of the offer on diamonds: Table sizes between 53% and 57% Depth between 60.5% and 62.5% (different for fancy shapes) Girdle thickness between “thin and slightly...

Diamond Positives and Negatives Specs

The following characteristics would increase value of the offer on diamonds: Table sizes between 53% and 57% Depth between 60.5% and 62.5% (different for fancy shapes) Girdle thickness between “thin and slightly...

Designing the Modern Cut 5.03

Designing the Modern Cut (5.03)The concept of designing the modern brilliant cut was to formulate an optimum angle, depth and table percentage relationship. The properties that had to be understood...

Designing the Modern Cut 5.03

Designing the Modern Cut (5.03)The concept of designing the modern brilliant cut was to formulate an optimum angle, depth and table percentage relationship. The properties that had to be understood...

The Anatomy of a Brilliant and Step Cut Diamond...

The difference between brilliant cut diamonds and step-cuts. Facet names of the brilliant cuts.

The Anatomy of a Brilliant and Step Cut Diamond...

The difference between brilliant cut diamonds and step-cuts. Facet names of the brilliant cuts.

Crystal Systems (3.02)

The isometric crystal system has three equal-length axes at right angles. Though diamond crystals aren't cube-shaped, they exhibit isometric patterns. Various shapes and growths result from underground crystallization conditions. Diamond...

Crystal Systems (3.02)

The isometric crystal system has three equal-length axes at right angles. Though diamond crystals aren't cube-shaped, they exhibit isometric patterns. Various shapes and growths result from underground crystallization conditions. Diamond...

Mining Methods 2.05

Mining Methods (2.05) Commonly a diamond mine will start off as an open pit dug out in a benched (or staircase) shape that can accommodate a sloping roadway for trucks...

Mining Methods 2.05

Mining Methods (2.05) Commonly a diamond mine will start off as an open pit dug out in a benched (or staircase) shape that can accommodate a sloping roadway for trucks...

Section 3: Diamond Basics

This section will delve into:   What is diamond?  Crystal Systems  Grain  Hardness  Toughness       

Section 3: Diamond Basics

This section will delve into:   What is diamond?  Crystal Systems  Grain  Hardness  Toughness