or girdle fringes The outermost portion of the diamond, called the girdle, can develop small cracks that resemble whiskers during the polishing process. With gentle polishing, bearding can be diminished or removed entirely.
The outermost portion of the stone, called the girdle, can develop small cracks that resemble whiskers during the polishing process. The bearding can sometimes be removed, if not too dramatic, with slight re-polishing, and if the weight allows.