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the care that goes into the fashioning of a polished diamond, as confirmed by its finish |
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the size of the facet at the bottom of the diamond where the pavilion mains meet |
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a diamond's physical shape, including its proportions and durability, determined by decisions made during the fashioning process |
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the quality of the polish and precision of the cut of a fashioned gemstone |
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Girdle Thickness Percentage |
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girdle thickness expressed as a percentage of average girdle diameter |
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Lower Girdle Facet Percentage |
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the length of the lower girdle facets expressed as a percentage of the total distance between the girdle and the culet |
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the angle formed by the pavilion mains and the girdle plane |
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Pavilion Depth Percentage |
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the distance from the girdle plane to the culet, expressed as a percentage of average girdle diameter |
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