| Dispersion- the rainbow flashes of color that a well cut
diamond displays when it refracts light; also known as fire.
Scintillation- the glitter of light seen in the diamond’s crown as
either the stone, the light source, or the observer moves; also called
sparkle.
Brilliance- the brightness or intensity of light reflected to the eye
in the "face-up" position. You should see alternating areas of
light and dark that give the stone a bright, lively high-contract
appearance.
Symmetry- the exactness of shape and placement of facets. A full cut
diamond typically has 58 facets.
Finish- the quality of the polish (final smoothing of each facet), the
condition of the girdle, and the overall precision of workmanship;
sometimes referred to as the "make" of the diamond.
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