Diamond Grading Lecture Notes

Flashcards covering the vocabulary and principles of diamond grading systems as discussed in the lecture.

Trade terms

The subjective and often vague terms dealers used to describe diamonds before the development of a recognized and consistent grading system.

Standardized diamond grades

A system using letters and simple terms to describe a diamond's features and quality, allowing for accurate discussion without having the stones in hand.

Key Concepts - Widely accepted diamond grades

make it possible for people to discuss diamonds accurately with or without the stones in hand.