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Cognac

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA
Cognac coloured diamond that is dark brown

A Cognac diamond is a type of brown diamond that is characterized by its rich, warm brown hues with shades ranging from light yellow-brown to deep, intense reddish-brown.

Categories Glossary Tags Cognac diamond, Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Coated Diamond or Coating

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA

A coated diamond refers to a diamond that has undergone a treatment where a thin layer of material is applied to the surface of the diamond to alter its colour, appearance, or shine.

Categories Glossary Tags coated diamond, Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Cloud

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA

A cloud in a diamond refers to a type of inclusion consisting of tiny, hazy clusters of fine, needle-like inclusions that appear as a clouded or milky area within the diamond.

Categories Glossary Tags cloud in a diamond, Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Closed Table

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA
A diamond with a relatively small table

A diamond with a relatively small table refers to a diamond where the table facet

Categories Glossary Tags Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds, small table

Cleavage

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA
Cleavage in Diamonds

Cleavage in a diamond refers to the ability of a diamond to split or fracture along specific planes due to its crystalline structure.

Categories Glossary Tags Cleavage in a diamond, Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Clarity Enhancement

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA
Clarity enhancement in diamond

Clarity enhancement in diamonds refers to the process of improving the appearance of a diamond by reducing the visibility of inclusions and blemishes.

Categories Glossary Tags Clarity enhancement in diamonds, Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Clarity

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA
SI1: Inclusions are noticeable under 10x magnification, but not always visible to the naked eye.

Diamond clarity refers to the presence and visibility of inclusions (internal flaws) and blemishes (external flaws) within or on the surface of a diamond.

Categories Glossary Tags diamond clarity, Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

CIBJO

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA

CIBJO, also known as The World Jewellery Confederation, is a global organization that represents the jewellery industry. It brings together national jewellery trade associations from around the world

Categories Glossary Tags Cibjo, Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Chip

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA

A chipped diamond refers to a diamond that has sustained a small break or loss of material from its surface, typically at the edges or corners.

Categories Glossary Tags chipped diamond, Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Champagne Diamond

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA

A champagne diamond is a type of fancy-coloured diamond that exhibits a warm brown hue with subtle golden or yellow undertones, resembling the colour of champagne.

Categories Glossary Tags Champagne Diamonds, Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds
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