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A to Z of Diamonds Glossary
Alphabetical list of main words and terms relating to diamond or diamonds, containing over 600 entries, with definitions, explanations and links to more detailed information.
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JadeA description of the colour of certain green diamonds.
JapanDiamond engagement rings were unknown in Japan as late as the 1960's. De Beers has successfully targeted this market starting in 1967, and almost all Japanese brides now receive, or expect to receive, a diamond engagement ring.
Jeffries, DavidA 1750's pioneer in the study and practice of diamond cutting.
Jewel, Jewelry, JewelleryDiamonds are not necessarily jewellery, and vice versa, but diamond jewellery accounts for the bulk of diamond demand and sales by value, and is an important section of the jewellery market.
JewellerOne who works with jewellery. Many retail jewellers are merely shopkeepers.
JubileeA shape of diamond cut with 8- facets. A large (245 carats) and famous diamond, originally called the Reitz diamond. Renamed when it was recut in 1897 during Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee year.

There are currently over 600 entries in this table.
Over 90 of them have page links to a page on this site. Eventually, we intend to add a more complete description for most entries, each on its own page. Please watch this space!


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