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Diamonds

Four C’s

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA
The Four C's of Diamonds: Cut, Colour, Clarity, and Carat Weight

The Four C’s are the standard criteria used to evaluate and grade diamonds.

Categories Glossary Tags Diamonds, Four C's, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Flawless

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA
diamond with no inclusions or blemishes

Flawless is a clarity grade used to describe diamonds that have no visible inclusions (internal flaws) or blemishes (external flaws) under 10x magnification.

Categories Glossary Tags Diamonds, Flawless is a clarity grade, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Flat Diamond

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA
Flat Cut Diamond

A flat cut diamond refers to a diamond that has a shallower cut, where the crown (the upper portion of the diamond) is flat or only slightly angled, and the pavilion (the lower portion of the diamond) may also be less pointed.

Categories Glossary Tags Diamonds, Flat Cut Diamond, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Flash Effect

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA

The flash effect in a fracture-filled diamond refers to the dispersion of light and the sparkle that occurs as the diamond is moved or rotated, much like in any other diamond.

Categories Glossary Tags Diamonds, Fracture-Filled Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Finish

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA
Diamond Finish: What It Means & Why It Matters

Diamond finish refers to the overall quality of the diamond’s cut, polish, and symmetry.

Categories Glossary Tags Diamond Finish, Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Fancy Shape

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA
Fancy Shape Diamonds: Beyond the Round Brilliant

A fancy shape diamond is any diamond cut other than Round Brilliant.

Categories Glossary Tags Diamonds, Fancy Shape Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Feathers

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA

A feather in a diamond refers to a type of inclusion that resembles a small crack or fracture within the stone.

Categories Glossary Tags Diamonds, Feather in a Diamond, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Fancy Colour

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA
Fancy Coloured Diamonds

Fancy coloured diamonds are natural diamonds that exhibit intense colours beyond the typical white or colourless range.

Categories Glossary Tags Diamonds, fancy coloured diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Faceted Girdle

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA

A faceted girdle in a diamond refers to a girdle that has been polished and cut into small facets, rather than left rough or bruted.

Categories Glossary Tags Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Facets

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA

A facet is a flat, polished surface on a diamond that interacts with light to create brilliance, fire, and scintillation.

Categories Glossary Tags Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds
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