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HOK-DIA-TERM-206 · Cutting and anatomy
Cut quality
A broad concept covering geometric design, execution, and optical behavior of a polished diamond. It is not the same as shape, cutting style, or necessarily a single laboratory cut grade.
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- When citing a laboratory assessment, use the exact grade name and system scope; when discussing the broader concept, use cut quality.
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