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Diamonds

Bruted Girdle

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA
A bruted diamond girdle refers to the technique used in the finishing process of a diamond, specifically around the diamond's outer edge, known as the girdle.

A bruted diamond girdle refers to the technique used in the finishing process of a diamond, specifically around the diamond’s outer edge, known as the girdle.

Categories Glossary Tags Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Briolette Diamond

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA

A briolette diamond is a unique and beautiful cut that features a tear-drop or pear shape with triangular facets all over the surface.

Categories Glossary Tags Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Briefca

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA

Diamond briefca (sometimes spelled briefcase or brief), which is a small, folded, envelope-like paper used to safely hold a diamond.

Categories Glossary Tags Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Brilliance

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA

Diamond brilliance refers to the amount of white light that is reflected from a diamond.

Categories Glossary Tags Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Bow Tie

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA

A bow tie in a diamond refers to a dark shadow or dark area that appears across the center of a diamond, typically seen in princess or marquise cut diamonds.

Categories Glossary Tags Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Blue-white

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA
The diamonds were usually lower cape series diamonds with strong blue fluorescence.

A blue-white diamond is a type of diamond that displays a combination of both blue and white hues, resulting in a unique, striking appearance.

Categories Glossary Tags Diamond Fluorescence, Diamonds, fluorescence diamond, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Blue Diamond

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA
A blue diamond is one of the rarest and most sought-after types of coloured diamonds

A blue diamond is one of the rarest and most sought-after types of coloured diamonds, known for its stunning blue hue.

Categories Glossary Tags Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Blood Diamond

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA
Blood Diamond

A blood diamond (also known as a conflict diamond) refers to a diamond that is mined in war zones and sold to finance armed conflict against governments.

Categories Glossary Tags blood diamonds, conflict minerals, Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Blemish

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA
A blemish is a flaw on the exterior of a diamond, such as a scratch, abrasion, nick or chip.

A blemish is a flaw on the exterior of a diamond, such as a scratch, abrasion, nick or chip.

Categories Glossary Tags Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds

Bezel Facets

February, 2025July, 2017 by Admin DCLA

Bezel facets in a diamond refer to the flat, triangular facets that are found on the crown of a diamond, located just above the table (the top flat surface).

Categories Glossary Tags Diamonds, Rough Diamond, Rough Diamonds
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