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Frequently Asked Questions |
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There are several terms out there that are
meant to indicate the level of experience of
a stores jeweler...they are:
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Jeweler:
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Anybody can call themselves a jeweler. |
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Gemologist:
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This is an uncontrolled title which
can be used by anyone with a desire to |
set up shop and sell stones.
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Graduate Gemologist (GG):
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This title is awarded by the GIA to
individuals who have completed a basic
course in diamonds and colored stones.
Once awarded, this diploma is good for
life, which is an awfully long time. |
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Registered
Jeweler: |
This title is awarded by the AGS to
individuals who have extensive
gemological knowledge and adhere to
AGS's rigid ethical code. It must be
renewed each year based on continuing
education and ethical business
practice. |
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*Certified Gemologist Appraiser (CGA):
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AGS title for one who is annually
tested on his/her ability to appraise
gems. Unlike a Registered Jeweler, A
CGA has mastered sophisticated testing
procedures. |
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*Master Gemologist Appraiser (MGA):
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Essentially gods of the gem world.
Similar to a CGA, but to a higher
degree. They only number in the
hundreds in the states. |
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* If you deal with either of these
types, you should feel confident with
their ratings and ultimately with
your purchase. |
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A loupe is a magnifying glass used for
inspecting diamonds. Good ones have 3 lenses
in them and magnify 10x. To use a loupe,
hold it about 1 inch from your eye and hold
the diamond about 1 inch in front that. To
focus, move the diamond forward of
backwards. Keep both eyes open to reduce
eyestrain. Once you are comfortable using
the loupe, here’s what to look for. Read our
Diamond Anatomy
page for more details.
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Facet...any of the flat
"sides" of the diamond. |
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Table...On a brilliant
cut (bc) stone...the top
octagonal facet |
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Girdle...The (typically
) frosty white ring at
the widest part. |
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Culet...The bottom point
(actually a facet) on a
brilliant cut stone |
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Pavilion...The portion
of the stone below the
girdle |
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Crown...The portion of
the stone above the
girdle |
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Fire...The quality of
the diamond that breaks
reflected light into a
colorful array. |
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Brilliance...The quality
of the diamond that
reflects light without
changing it (sometimes
called sparkle). |
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Fluorescence...The
characteristic of some
diamonds to fluoresce
certain colors under
some light. |
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Natural...Usually found
on the girdle. It is a
small section that was
on the side of the raw
diamond. It appears as a
slightly rough flat spot
on the girdle. |
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Feather...A jeweler’s
way of saying "crack".
It often appears as a
white feather within the
diamond. |
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