Rough Diamond
A rough diamond is a diamond in its natural state, exactly as it is found deep within the Earth.
De Beers
Red Diamond
A red diamond is an extremely rare and captivating coloured diamond with a natural red body colour.
Point
In the diamond industry, a point is a unit of weight used to measure diamonds and other gemstones. One point is equal to one hundredth (1/100) of a carat, or 0.01 carats.
Pinpoints
Pinpoints Very tiny diamond crystal inclusions Very tiny diamond crystal inclusions that are too small in size to distinguish their individual shapes.
Pit
Type of diamond blemish that appears as a tiny opening or indentation on the surface of a diamond. Large pits are called cavities. Pits affect the polish grade of a diamond.
Pink Diamond
A pink diamond is a rare and highly sought-after coloured diamond that exhibits a natural pink body colour.
Lower-Girdle Facets
The lower-girdle facets are crucial elements in the overall symmetry and brilliance of a diamond.
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.
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.
International Diamond Manufacturers Association
The International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) is a global trade organisation that represents the interests of diamond manufacturers, both natural and synthetic, across the world.