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Diamond Terms O
  1. Off make
  2. Old European
  3. Oval

oval cut diamond - sideoval cut diamond - top

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Diamond Term Explanation

  1. A poorly proportioned diamond.
  2. Early round cut similar to the round brilliant cut, but carrying a very small table and heavy crown. Not as popular today because it does not return the same brilliance as the modern brilliant.
  3. Cutting shape of a diamond, oval with facets.

 
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