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Diamond Glossary - Natural, Near Colorless, Nick




This is our diamond glossary of terms used in the diamond jewelry business....
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Diamond Glossary - N

N: A grade in GIA's Color Grading System.... at the beginning of the "Very Light Yellow" category.


Natural: A portion of the original "skin" of a rough diamond that is left by the diamond cutter on a faceted diamond. Naturals are usually found along the girdle. In many cases, naturals do not affect the clarity grade.


Navette: A French word meaning "little boat". A Marquise Cut diamond.


Near Colorless: A general term for diamonds in the G-to-J color range.


Needle: A long, thin included crystal which looks like a.... needle.


Nick: A minor chip out of the surface of a fashioned diamond, usually caused by a light blow. Could be found along the girdle or facet junctions.








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