Diamond Meanings
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Brilliance

Bow Tie
also known as the butterfly effect, it’s the view of a dark shadow that tends to appear in fancy shaped diamonds and is easy to see without the assistance of any tool.

Bruise
A Bruise can occur from an impact or concussion mark on the surface of the diamond. Furthermore, it could create small lines within the piece. If this does happen, this can affect the clarity grade.

Chip
is defined as a shallow abrasion on the diamond created during the time of the cutting process.

Clarity

Cleavage

Cloud
The cloud of diamond refers to an area of tiny inclusions within the diamond. These points can be either small or large, thick or meager. Depending on the diamond’s size and concentration, the clouds are capable of spreading light and diminishing the quality of light that is returned to the eye.

Fancy Shape
known as any diamond shape other than round.

Feather

Finish

Fire

Fluorescence

Girdle

Heart Shape

Sparkle
refers to the amount of reflected light that radiates from a diamond’s surface and combines both fire and brilliance.

Inclusion
refers to an internal mistake in any diamond piece.