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What characteristics are used to describe judge gem quality diamonds?
Gem-quality diamonds are described and judged on the individual cut, clarity, colour and carat weight of the cut and polished stone.
Can you use geode in a sentence?
I have a geode which has been cut in half and polished
How many carats is a 3mm diamond?
Your answer depends on the cut you are measuring. If the gem is a round cut, the carat weight will be about .10 carats.
Name of a small gem cut as a long rectangle?
Baguette - the same as the French bread.
How much is gem silica worth?
Gem silica can range in price according to the quality/cut/color/origin of the material. Prime examples (cabochons) of high quality collectible gem silica can reach $50-200 / carat.
A gemstone that has been cut and polished is called an?
gem
Is a gem a rare mineral such as diamonds that can be cut and polished?
Yes.
When does a gem become jewel?
When it is cut, polished, or used in jewelry.
Is as gem a rare mineral such as a diamond that can be cut and polished?
Yes.
When does gem become jewel?
When it is cut, polished, or used in jewelry.
How do you get the gem aquamarine?
Aquamarine is a crystal in the Beryl family, formed in the earth , it is mined , and then graded for gem quality , then cut and polished to become a gem.
A rare valuable mineral that can be cut and polished to give it a beautiful appearance?
a gem
What characteristics are used to describe judge gem quality diamonds?
Gem-quality diamonds are described and judged on the individual cut, clarity, colour and carat weight of the cut and polished stone.
Are there hand made diamonds?
Once mined, all gem-quality diamonds are processed -- cut and polished -- by hand.
Were do the minerals in jewelry come from?
Gem stones begin as ores and crystals. They are mined and then cut and polished to be put into jewelry.
Why is uncut diamond expensive?
A gem-quality, uncut stone can be expensive, depending on the ultimate price a professional believes can be made from a polished and cut portion of the stone. Only about 20% of all diamonds mined are gem-quality. Raw diamonds lose about 60% of their total carat weight when cut and polished.
Do real diamonds have flaws?
Yes. Exceptions are gem-quality diamonds that have been cut and polished so that there are no flaws. These diamonds are rated as 'flawless'.
