Chapter 14 - Key Word & Concepts Flashcards
What is often the major selling point of a fancy-cut diamond?
Shape
Shape plays a crucial role in attracting buyers to fancy-cut diamonds.
What factors make a fancy cut appealing?
Emotional and practical
The appeal of fancy cuts is influenced by both emotional responses and practical considerations.
How do graders color grade fancy cuts?
Face-down, diagonally, and face-up color
Graders assess color in multiple orientations to ensure an accurate evaluation.
What determines the effect of a bow-tie on a diamond’s appearance?
Darkness and size
The characteristics of the bow-tie region significantly impact how the diamond is perceived.
What is the effect of excess pavilion bulge?
Increases unplanned light leakage and adds weight
Excessive bulge can detract from the diamond’s brilliance and overall quality.
What is the purpose of a grading report for fancy cuts?
Useful guide to identifying characteristics
Grading reports provide essential details that help buyers understand the unique features of a fancy cut.
Who do fancy cuts attract?
Buyers looking for something unique
The distinctiveness of fancy cuts appeals to those seeking individuality in their gemstones.
What is the belly in the context of fancy cuts?
The slightly curving center of the long side of a pear, marquise, heart, or oval
The belly is a specific area that adds to the overall shape and design of certain fancy cuts.
What is a bow-tie in diamond terminology?
A dark area across the center of an elongated brilliant cut
The bow-tie effect can influence the visual appeal of elongated diamonds.
What characterizes a brilliant cut?
Triangular and kite-shaped facets radiate from a gem’s center toward its girdle
This cutting style maximizes the diamond’s brilliance and sparkle.
What is a cutting style?
The arrangement of a gem’s facets
Different cutting styles can significantly affect the appearance and brilliance of a gemstone.
Define a fancy cut.
Any gemstone cut other than a standard round brilliant
Fancy cuts encompass a wide variety of shapes and styles, each with unique characteristics.
What are French tips?
A faceting style that replaces large bezel facets at the points of marquises, pears, and hearts with star and upper half facets
French tips enhance the visual appeal and detail of specific fancy cuts.
What is the length-to-width ratio?
A numerical expression of the relationship between the length and width of a fancy cut
This ratio helps in evaluating the proportionate dimensions of fancy cuts.
What is a mixed cut?
A cutting style that combines step-cut and brilliant-cut facets
Mixed cuts offer a unique blend of visual effects from both cutting styles.
Define pavilion bulge.
Outward curve of the pavilion facets of a step-cut diamond
Pavilion bulge can affect the diamond’s light performance and overall appearance.
What is meant by shape in the context of gemstones?
The face-up outline of a gem
The shape is critical for visual appeal and plays a significant role in how the gem is perceived.
What is shape appeal?
A diamond’s overall attractiveness in relation to others of the same shape and cutting style
Shape appeal influences buyer preferences and market value.
Define a step cut.
A cutting style with long, narrow, four-sided facets in rows parallel to the girdle on both the crown and pavilion
Step cuts are known for their elegant and classic appearance.
