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2. Diamond (gemstone) - Wikipedia

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   Diamond[ a] is a gemstone formed by cutting a raw diamond. Diamonds are one of the best-known and most sought-after gems, and they have been used as decorative items since ancient times. The hardness of diamond and its high dispersion of light —giving the diamond its characteristic "fire"—make it useful for industrial applications and ...

3. Stonesetting - Wikipedia

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   Prefabricated settings for stones, to be attached to jewelry. There are two general types of gemstone cutting: cabochon and facet. Cabochons are smooth, often domed, with flat backs. [ 1] Agates and turquoise are usually cut this way, but precious stones such as rubies, emeralds and sapphires may also be. [ 2][ 3][ 4] Many stones like star ...

4. Gemological Institute of America - Wikipedia

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   The Gemological Institute of America ( GIA) is a nonprofit institute based in Carlsbad, California. It is dedicated to research and education in the field of gemology and the jewelry arts. [ 1] Founded in 1931, GIA's mission is to protect buyers and sellers of gemstones by setting and maintaining the standards used to evaluate gemstone quality.

5. Shane Company - Wikipedia

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   542 (2009) Website. www .shaneco .com. Shane Company or Shane Co. is the largest privately owned jeweler in the United States. [ 1] The company is a direct diamond, ruby, and sapphire importer that operates 20 retail stores across the US, as well as their website, ShaneCo.com. The company was founded in 1971, and is based in Denver, Colorado.

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7. Bezel (jewellery) - Wikipedia

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   The bezel setting also protects the diamond better than other types of settings, such as the prong setting. A flush setting for diamond rings is a variation on the rub-over or bezel setting. In the flush setting, the stone is placed into an opening and affixed at the bottom of the stone. The top of the diamond is extended above the base.