Diamond Talk

bluff n . a diamond that appears to be better than it is.

cloud n . any hazy or milky area in a diamond.

eye clean adj . no flaws visible to the unaided eye. “I’m looking for an eye clean stone.”

feather n . any break in a diamond.

girdle n . the side edge of a diamond.

mazel n. a done deal.

metsieh n . a bargain.

melee n . diamond smaller than a fifth of a carat.

natural n . outer surface of a rough diamond maintained in the cutting, usually at or near the girdle.

table n . top center section of a faceted diamond.