Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
gendarme interne/externe
English translation:
internal / external Flaws [in a Diamond]
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May 13, 2012 07:12
12 yrs ago
French term
United Kingdom
BA(Hons), Dip Trans IOL, MCIL London
Native in: English
Works in: French to English, English
gendarme interne/externe
French to English
Tech/Engineering
Metallurgy / Casting
Jewellery / setting
La monture doit être débarrassée de toute bavure ou gendarme interne et externes.
The 'montures' here are 'settings' for gems and some are in gold. Some are alloys.
Would this be referring to some sort of bump? I have never seen this word used in this sort of context before ...but am aware of 'sleeping policemen' in roads, for example. But then how can a 'bump' be internal, and if it were, you wouldn't see it?!
Any ideas?
The 'montures' here are 'settings' for gems and some are in gold. Some are alloys.
Would this be referring to some sort of bump? I have never seen this word used in this sort of context before ...but am aware of 'sleeping policemen' in roads, for example. But then how can a 'bump' be internal, and if it were, you wouldn't see it?!
Any ideas?
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internal / external Flaws [in a Diamond]
Gendarmes d'un Diamant - Flaws in a Diamond
http://books.google.co.in/books?id=4ChFAAAAcAAJ&pg=PT217&lpg...
They tag diamonds as: Fl, Flawless. No internal or external flaws
http://jewelry.about.com/cs/diamondclarity/a/judge_clarity.h...
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Note added at 35 mins (2012-05-13 07:48:37 GMT)
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http://www.jewelinfo4u.com/Diamond_Flaws.aspx
Diamond Flaws
Diamonds flaws could be described as inclusions that hinder the beauty same as the black image in beautiful full moon. These are inside as well as outside the gemstone and there presence always pinches because these flaws make the dazzling stone imperfect.
Why Diamonds Flaws are unwelcome
The flaws holds back the overall alluring look of the gemstone. Diamonds are known for its awe-inspiring sparkling when any ray of light passes through it. The light could be natural sunlight or incandescent light. The inclusions present in the gem obstruct its sparkle effect making it not so attractive. More the flaws in the stone less desirable it becomes therefore, flaws are always unwanted. Moreover, the monetary value of gem reduces if it has more number of blemishes.
Why Flaws Crop up?
Flaws appear due to the presence of impurities in the chemical composition of the gemstone. The most common impurity causing flaws in Diamond is Nitrogen. The total percentage of Nitrogen in the composition is 1% of the total mass. Also it can crop up at the time of gemstone processing.
Types of Flaws
- There are several types of inclusions found which can be divided into two broad categories viz. external and internal. External flaws are on the outer surface of the gem while the internal flaws are within the structure of the stone. External flaws can be natural or can be formed later but an internal flaw mostly exits naturally during the formation of the gemstone.
External Flaws
Scratches:
Fractures:
Extra facets:
Pits:
Carbons:
Cavity:
Internal Flaws
Crystal and Mineral:
Needles:
Pinpoint:
Cloud:
Laser Lines:
Grain lines:
Knots:
Feathers:
Cleavage:
Intergrowths: T
Girdle Fringes:
These flaws are unquestionably not a positive feature of the gemstone but presence of few flaws is appreciated to some extent as they give a different look to the gem. When buying women's best friend "Diamond" one has to be very cautious about these not-so friendly flaws.
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Note added at 40 mins (2012-05-13 07:53:45 GMT)
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gendarme - petit défaut qui diminue le valeur d'un diamont
Ref: petit Larousse
http://books.google.co.in/books?id=4ChFAAAAcAAJ&pg=PT217&lpg...
They tag diamonds as: Fl, Flawless. No internal or external flaws
http://jewelry.about.com/cs/diamondclarity/a/judge_clarity.h...
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Note added at 35 mins (2012-05-13 07:48:37 GMT)
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http://www.jewelinfo4u.com/Diamond_Flaws.aspx
Diamond Flaws
Diamonds flaws could be described as inclusions that hinder the beauty same as the black image in beautiful full moon. These are inside as well as outside the gemstone and there presence always pinches because these flaws make the dazzling stone imperfect.
Why Diamonds Flaws are unwelcome
The flaws holds back the overall alluring look of the gemstone. Diamonds are known for its awe-inspiring sparkling when any ray of light passes through it. The light could be natural sunlight or incandescent light. The inclusions present in the gem obstruct its sparkle effect making it not so attractive. More the flaws in the stone less desirable it becomes therefore, flaws are always unwanted. Moreover, the monetary value of gem reduces if it has more number of blemishes.
Why Flaws Crop up?
Flaws appear due to the presence of impurities in the chemical composition of the gemstone. The most common impurity causing flaws in Diamond is Nitrogen. The total percentage of Nitrogen in the composition is 1% of the total mass. Also it can crop up at the time of gemstone processing.
Types of Flaws
- There are several types of inclusions found which can be divided into two broad categories viz. external and internal. External flaws are on the outer surface of the gem while the internal flaws are within the structure of the stone. External flaws can be natural or can be formed later but an internal flaw mostly exits naturally during the formation of the gemstone.
External Flaws
Scratches:
Fractures:
Extra facets:
Pits:
Carbons:
Cavity:
Internal Flaws
Crystal and Mineral:
Needles:
Pinpoint:
Cloud:
Laser Lines:
Grain lines:
Knots:
Feathers:
Cleavage:
Intergrowths: T
Girdle Fringes:
These flaws are unquestionably not a positive feature of the gemstone but presence of few flaws is appreciated to some extent as they give a different look to the gem. When buying women's best friend "Diamond" one has to be very cautious about these not-so friendly flaws.
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Note added at 40 mins (2012-05-13 07:53:45 GMT)
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gendarme - petit défaut qui diminue le valeur d'un diamont
Ref: petit Larousse
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