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Illusion Setting - a setting in which the surrounding metal's surface is shaped or cut to appear to be part of a diamond. This type of setting is used to enhance the size of small diamonds.
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Inclusion - a foreign body or irregularity within a gemstone.
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Inlay - placing shaped pieces of material into the surface of an object so that both the material and object are level. A popular type of inlay is different colors of opal set into jewelry.
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Intaglio - a design carved into or below the surface of an opaque gemstone such as black onyx. This type of carving shows the image in relief. It would be the opposite of a cameo.
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Ideal Cut - the name given to the modern brilliant cut whose proportions and angles are designed to produce an optimum blend of brilliance and fire in a diamond.
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Illusion Setting - a setting in which the surrounding metal's surface is shaped or cut to appear to be part of a diamond. This type of setting is used to enhance the size of small diamonds.
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Inclusion - a foreign body or irregularity within a gemstone.
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Inlay - placing shaped pieces of material into the surface of an object so that both the material and object are level. A popular type of inlay is different colors of opal set into jewelry.
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Intaglio - a design carved into or below the surface of an opaque gemstone such as black onyx. This type of carving shows the image in relief. It would be the opposite of a cameo.