polished diamond

Faceted precious stone

A polished diamond is a diamond that has been cut and finished to maximize its brilliance and fire, as opposed to a rough diamond in its natural state.

The polishing process creates the faceted surfaces that give diamonds their characteristic sparkle: The jeweler examined the polished diamond under magnification.

Most diamonds in jewelry are polished diamonds.

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