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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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YAG, Y.A.G. Y.A.G. stands for Yttrium Aluminium Garnet, used as a somewhat unconvincing diamond simulant before cubic zirconia.
Yellow Most diamonds contain nitrogen which gives them a slight yellow tinge. More intense yellow diamonds are considered as fancy coloured, making them rare and valuable.
Yellow Ground Weathered kimberlite rock, normally diamondiferous, and named after Kimberley in South Africa.

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YAG, Y.A.G.	Y.A.G. stands for Yttrium Aluminium Garnet, used as a somewhat unconvincing diamond simulant before cubic zirconia.
Yellow	Most diamonds contain nitrogen which gives them a slight yellow tinge. More intense yellow diamonds are considered as fancy coloured, making them rare and valuable.
Yellow Ground	Weathered kimberlite rock, normally diamondiferous, and named after Kimberley in South Africa.