Diamonds and Diamond Grading Introduction

Vocabulary terms based on the lecture intro covering diamond simulants, treatments, and identification requirements.

Diamond simulants

Materials used to mimic the appearance of diamonds.

Disclosure

The essential process of identifying and reporting the use of diamond simulants.

Diamond treatment

Procedures that depend on the nature of the starting material and desired result, used to alter color and clarity.

Natural diamonds

One of the two types of diamonds that can be treated to alter color and clarity.

Lab grown diamonds

One of the two types of diamonds that can be treated to alter color and clarity.

Color treatments

Enhancements that often require advanced testing and experienced gemologists to identify and interpret data.

Assignment 18

The assignment that covers the long list of diamond simulants.

Assignment XVII

The assignment covering treatments used to alter diamond color and clarity.

Assignment XI

The assignment discussing advanced equipment and tests used in the laboratory for interpreting diamond data.