Marquise Cut
The marquise cut is a diamond shape that is elongated and features two pointed ends, creating an elegant, oval-like shape.
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Make
The diamond make refers to the overall quality of the cut of a diamond, evaluating how well it has been shaped and finished
Lower-Girdle Facets
The lower-girdle facets are crucial elements in the overall symmetry and brilliance of a diamond.
Loupe
A diamond loupe is a small, handheld magnifying lens that is an essential tool for examining diamonds, especially when it comes to evaluating their clarity.
Loose Diamond
A loose diamond refers to a diamond that is not yet set in any type of jewellery. It is an unmounted stone that remains free, allowing for a more detailed assessment of its qualities before it is placed into a setting such as a ring, necklace, or bracelet.
Life
Life in a diamond refers to the vivid, dynamic quality that gives the diamond its captivating brilliance, dispersion, and scintillation.
Laser Drilling
Laser drilling is a treatment used to enhance the apparent clarity of a diamond by reducing the visibility of dark inclusions.
Knot
A knot is a specific type of inclusion found within diamonds. It refers to an included crystal or foreign material that is embedded within the diamond, and in certain cases, it extends all the way to the surface of the stone, disrupting the clarity of the diamond.
Kimberlite
Kimberlite is an igneous rock, typically blue or green in colour, from which most diamonds are mined. It is of particular interest in the study of diamonds because it serves as the primary host rock for the formation and occurrence of these precious stones.
Kimberley Process
The Kimberley Process (KP) is an international certification scheme established to prevent the trade in “blood diamonds,” which are diamonds mined in war zones and sold to finance armed conflict against governments.