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gemstones

211. Translucent
Gemstone transmits light but no object can be seen clearly through it such as moonstone. Translucent gemstones are not suitable for brilliant cutting but cut cabochon.
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212. Gemstone cuts
Any forms or styles used in the fashioning of gemstones such as antique cut, brilliant cut, emerald cut, baguette, cabochon, rose cut, etc.
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213. Weight of gemstones and precious metals
A standard mass. The unit of weight of gemstones since 1913, is the international metric carat or decimally of them in points.
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214. Pala International
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215. China Stone
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216. Gemsuite
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217. Colburn Earth Science Museum
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218. Jewel
A fashioned ornament for personal adornment, which is made of noble metals mounted with natural, synthetic, or imitation gemstones.
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219. Multicolour Gems
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220. Lapidary
A craftsman who cuts, polishes, and engraves colored gemstones, other than diamonds. A worker who cuts, and polishes diamonds is known as a diamond cutter.
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