Which term refers to refinishing a polished diamond to correct minor faults in its clarity or finish?

Which term refers to refinishing a polished diamond to correct minor faults in its clarity or finish?

• A. Repolishing
• B. Recutting
• C. Proportions
• D. Recovery

Answer: (A)

Repolishing is about refining the already polished surface to erase small blemishes or polishing lines and restore the stone’s brilliance. This step targets minor faults on the surface without changing the stone’s overall shape or proportions, and it can improve appearance by removing tiny surface marks. It may reduce a little weight because a thin layer is removed, but the cut’s geometry stays essentially the same. Recutting would alter the diamond’s proportions by removing more material to change its shape, which is a much more invasive change. Proportions describe the angles and measurements of the cut, not a refinishing process. Recovery isn’t the standard term used for fixing surface finishes.

Repolishing is about refining the already polished surface to erase small blemishes or polishing lines and restore the stone’s brilliance. This step targets minor faults on the surface without changing the stone’s overall shape or proportions, and it can improve appearance by removing tiny surface marks. It may reduce a little weight because a thin layer is removed, but the cut’s geometry stays essentially the same. Recutting would alter the diamond’s proportions by removing more material to change its shape, which is a much more invasive change. Proportions describe the angles and measurements of the cut, not a refinishing process. Recovery isn’t the standard term used for fixing surface finishes.