History of Diamond Grading in Australia

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Nick

A nick is a small surface blemish found on a diamond, typically appearing as a tiny break[…]

Needle Inclusion in Diamonds
Needle

A needle inclusion is a type of internal characteristic found in natural diamonds. It appears as a[…]

A natural diamond is a gemstone composed of crystallized carbon
Natural Diamond

A natural diamond is a gemstone composed of crystallized carbon that was formed deep within the Earth's[…]

Natural

A natural refers to a portion of the original rough diamond’s outer surface that remains unpolished on[…]

Nailhead

The nailhead effect refers to an unattractive black or dark shadow that appears under the center of[…]

Moissanite
Moissanite

Moissanite is a gemstone made of silicon carbide (SiC) that closely resembles a diamond in appearance but[…]

The Mohs Scale of Hardness is a qualitative scale that ranks minerals based on their ability to resist scratching
Mohs Scale

The Mohs Scale of Hardness is a qualitative scale that ranks minerals based on their ability to[…]

A milky diamond refers to a gemstone that exhibits a cloudy or hazy appearance
Milky Diamond

A milky diamond refers to a gemstone that exhibits a cloudy or hazy appearance, which results in[…]

Melee refers to small polished diamonds
Melee

Melee diamonds are small, polished diamonds that typically weigh less than 15 points (0.15 carats) each.

Master Set

A Master Set is a collection of certified and registered diamonds that serve as a reference point[…]

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