History of Diamond Grading in Australia

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Tone Degree or depth of colour in terms of lightness or darkness
Tone

Tone refers to the degree or depth of colour in a diamond, specifically indicating its lightness or

Tapered Baguette Cut

The tapered baguette cut is a specific style of diamond cut that is typically used for accent[…]

Table Size

Table size refers to the measurement of the table facet of a diamond, which is the large,[…]

Table

The table is one of the most important facets of a polished diamond, situated at the very[…]

Synthetic Diamond Man-made versions of the diamonds found in the earth
Synthetic Diamond

A synthetic diamond (also known as a lab-grown diamond, man-made diamond, or cultured diamond) is a diamond[…]

Symmetry Degree and regularity in shape and placement of facets
Symmetry

Symmetry in a diamond refers to the degree of alignment and uniformity in the shape and placement[…]

Step Cut A style of diamond cutting creating rows or steps of elongated facets
Step Cut

A step cut is a style of diamond cutting that creates a distinctive look with rows or[…]

Star Facets

Star facets are the triangle-shaped facets that are located directly around the table facet of a round[…]

Single-Cut

A single-cut diamond refers to an old-style cut that features only 16 facets in total – 8[…]

Simulant Any material that is meant to look like or imitate a diamond, but is not a natural or synthetic diamond
Simulant

A diamond simulant is any material that is designed to mimic the appearance of a diamond but[…]

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