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| a selection of goods loaned to a dealer by another wholesaler or a gem cutter |
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| a grooved, neutrally colored, non-reflective tray, used to match sets of stones |
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| buying agreement where a dealer entrusts merchandise to a client for inspection and approval without requiring immediate payment |
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| the international unit of measurement for gem weight; 1ct =0.20gram |
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| the price of a gem divided by its carat weight |
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| one one-hundredth of a carat (0.01ct) |
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| a small shovel made of thin metal, used for picking up gems |
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| set of circular plates, each punched with precisely sized holes, used to sort small, round gems by size |
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| a neutrally colored paper pad on which dealers sort and show gems |
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