Glossary Of Terms And Definitions For Diamonds Starting With "B"BaguetteBaguette Diamonds are A step cut in the shape of a small rectangle. May be tapered at one end, or oblong.BalanceA scale used for weighing diamonds calibrated in "Carats", with tolerances often within 1/1000th of a caratBananaA color term used to describe some diamonds with a "Fancy" Brownish-Yellow colorBarionA Type of cut introduced by Basil Watermeyer and his wife MarionBarninkaA third generation of diamond manufacturers that specialize in the "Antwerp Cut"BaroqueThis can refer to any "irregular" shape dimond. It can also refer to a jewelry style from the "Baroque" period in the 17th and 18th centuries.Bearded Girdle (Bearding)This refers to tiny, almost "Hairlike" appearing fractures that extend in to the stone.Best DiamondsDiamonds that have the perfect balance of the 4 C's. And in our opinion, that do not cost too much!!BetrothalSimiliar to engagement but pre-arranged-A method used in earlier times as a formal state of engagement to be married, often with little or no input by the bride or groom-It is believed that Mary of Burgandy was the first woman to receive a Diamond Betrothal Ring(Engagement Ring)BezelA facet on the upper part of the diamond (Crown) above the girdle-Also referred to as a kite facet
BHP BillitonOwns the Ekati Mine in Canada and produces 4% of the worlds diamonds by volume and 6% by Value. Marketed by the CanadaMark brand nameBiggest Diamond In The UniverseThe biggest diamond in the universe is believed to be a White Dwarf star called Lucy, discovered in 2004-It is believed that the core of this star contains a diamond of 10 Decillion Carats and is 2,500 miles in diameter-Now that is a "Big Diamond"!!Black Orlov (Orloff)A very large (67.5 carats) and famous Black Diamond discovered in India in the early 1800's-Believed by many to be cursed, it originally weighed 195 carats and was referred to as the "Eye Of Brahma" because it was removed from the eye of the Idol "Brahma" by a monk near Pondicherry India-At least 3 previous owners are believed to have jumped to their deaths-In an attempt to remove the curse, the diamond was cut into 3 seperate stones-One of which is the 67.5 carat "Black Orlov"Black DiamondsA color of diamond that has become popular over the last several years due to promotional efforts-Also produced in sythentic formBlemishAn imperfection on the external surface of a diamond-affects clarityBlueA very rare and therefor very expensive "Fancy" color-created by trace amounts of Boron in the diamondBlue Ground (Blueground)Refers to a layer of nonoxidized kimberlite(A class of mineral commonly associated with diamond mining) During the "Diamond Rushes" that occured in South Africa, many digs that only had Blue Ground remaining, were purchased by Barney Barnato-who crafted a large fortune by doing soBort (Boart)Industrial Grade of diamonds that are not Gem Grade-therefor used in tools and not in jewelryBourseAn association for dealers and traders of rough and polished diamonds. Bourses have strict rules for conduct to which all members must adhere. There are about 25 bourses worldwide and they usually belong to the World Federation Of Diamond Bourses (An umbrella organization that links all of the recognized diamond bourses)Bowtie Effect (Bow Tie)Considered to be a negative-It is a dark/shadowy area of the diamond usually seen in some fancy shapes such as Oval and Marquise-It is caused by light leaking out of the bottom of the stone due to less than ideal cutting proportionsBrillianceThe brightness and sparkle that is produced by a well cut diamond-Not the same thing as "Fire" or "Dispersion". While other gemstones may also display brilliance, none can compare to diamondBrilliant CutA round shape diamond with 57 or 58 facets precisely designed and cut for maximum brillianceBrokerA specialist that facilitates transactions between buyers and sellers and earns a commission on the transactionBrioletteA long-teardrop shaped diamond with rose cut facets.BrownA color of diamond-Sometimes can be considered "Fancy" color if meeting Vivid standards-also referred to as cognac, coffe, and champagne-Not necessarily the most popular color for a diamond, but may be very rareBruiseA type of inclusion that consists of surface crumbling and is often accompanied by tiny, root like feathersBrutingThe process of rounding a diamond to form it's girdle. This may often be performed by grinding one diamond against another on a rotating wheel- May also be referred to as "Rounding" or "Girdling"Burnt (Burned-Burn)An negative effect resulting from the cutter, polishing the facet against the grain or possibly allowing the diamond to overheatOverheating may cause oxidation and polishing against the grain may produce "Foggy", "Whitish", or "Burnt" results
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