Anything used to produce a gloss.
A small rewrite of a screenplay before it enters production, typically with the goal of smoothing out storylines or spicing up dialogue.
Smoothing and finishing of a diamond.
not a sandwich but rather the last thing you do to a gemstone before mounting in jewelry.
The smoothness of the surface of a fashioned gem in which optical reflection is maximized and shows no visible wheel or burn marks.
Make smooth and glossy usually by friction such as with a buffing wheel with polishing compound.
A process used in the manufacture of some types of quartz crystals. The polish process results in a very fine surface finish. The word "polish" is also used to define the material used in the polish process, as well as the process itself.
The way the cutter finishes the facets on a diamond. Labs grade finish from poor to excellent.
The smoothness of the facets of a diamond. Smoother facets reflect light more acutely and increase brilliance.
An attribute of surface texture of a rock or particle, characterized by high luster and strong reflected light, resulting from abrasion by very fine particles.
the property of being smooth and shiny
(of surfaces) make shine; "shine the silver, please"; "polish my shoes"
a minimally abrasive cleaner and lusterizer
A grade assigned to the stone's outer finish. The grading scale ranges from excellent to poor. Polish refers to the external finish of the facets. An excellent polish reflects the quality of the work the diamond cutter has put into the stone.
The smooth, lustrous surface induced on a gemâ€(tm)s surface in the cutting process. See also Luster.
Detailers use polishes to enhance paint gloss or to remove minor scratches and swirl marks. Polish is an abrasive liquid, applied by hand or machine, which removes microlayers of paint, smoothing out the surface.
Polish or polishing means to shine or make smooth and glossy. For example, he polished the sink handles and faucet after carefully cleaning them.
The external finish of a stone, which ranges from excellent to poor.
polish describes how smoothly the facets of a diamond have been polished, whether any marks are visible from the polishing wheel, and how defined the edges of each facet are. Since these characteristics are rarely visible to the unaided eye, for an excellent value, look for a polish grade of very good or good, though the higher grades of ideal and excellent are also recommended. Avoid diamonds with polish grades of fair or poor, as the quality of their polish may affect the brilliance of the diamond.
The grade given to the final polish of the external finish of a diamond. Some of the terms used to describe the polish of a diamond: Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor
A term that describes the external finish of a gemstone. The polish scale ranges from poor to excellent. All Hearts On Fire diamonds receive a polish grade of "0" from the American Gem Society's grading lab, which is the absolute best possible grade.
A mechanical method creating a glossy smooth finish on stone. Generally marbles and granites can be polished to expose the full grain and color of the piece.
The process of rubbing an object to make it smooth and shiny and reduce the appearance of flaws.
The degree of polish on a finished stone. For the highest grade of polish, look for an ideal (ID), excellent (EX), or very good (VG) AGSL graded diamond, and an excellent (EX) or very good (VG) GIA graded diamond. For the best balance of price and quality, look for a GIA or AGSL polish grade of good (G). Avoid diamonds with polish grades of fair (F) or poor (P), as the quality of their polish may affect the brilliance of the diamond.
This refers to a diamond's surface blemishes which do not affect its clarity grade such as polishing lines or scratches. Polish is graded on laboratory reports as either ideal (AGS) excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor (GIA).
Surface smoothness of a diamond or gemstone. Also describes the quality of polishing, the process of removing excess parts stone to expose its facets.
This grading defines how smoothly the facets of a diamond have been polished after they are cut. A smooth polish greatly enhances a diamond's brilliance, while a poor finish can detract from an otherwise beautiful stone.
The way a cutter finishes the facets on a diamond. The smoothness of the surface of the diamond.
The smoothness of a surface plane or planes in which optical reflection is maximized and shows no visible wheel or burn marks.
From poor to excellent, the finish of a gemstone is graded as polish.
Refers to any blemishes on the surface of the diamond which are not significant enough to affect the clarity grade of the diamond. Examples of blemishes that might be considered as 'polish' characteristics are faint polishing lines and small surface nicks or scratches. Polish is regarded as an indicator of the quality of as diamond's cut; it is graded as either Ideal, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair or Poor.
A process to make the tooth or filling or other denture smooth and glossy.
A grade given to the external finish of a stone. The polish scale ranges from poor to excellent.
Indicates the care taken by the cutter in shaping and faceting the rough stone into a finished and polished diamond.
Process used to make metal smooth and glossy. Increases shine and eliminates flaws.
Polish refers to the quality of the surface of the facets. Polish grades include: Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good and Excellent.
The smooth, shiny finish on the facets of a diamond. Ideal polish is critical for maximum diamond brilliance. Diamond Ideals sells only diamonds with Ideal polish, the highest grade given by AGS Labs.
This word has several meanings: 1.) The act of increasing the luster of the dried film of a finishing material by friction; 2.) The material used for producing a high luster; 3.) A brilliantly glossy finish that is produced by polishing;
Any blemishes on a diamond's surface that don't affect the stone's clarity grade - including small surface nicks or scratches. An indicator of the quality of a diamond's cut.
Finishing process applied to a connector during manufacturing to produce a certain return loss.
Polish is a finishing process for metals and gemstones. There are several methods of polishing, depending on what is being polished. (See "Polishing Metals", "Polishing Diamonds" and "Polishing Gemstones".)
The smooth glossy finish on the facets of the diamond.
The final smoothness of the surfaces of a diamond. An excellent polish will result in a lower-weight stone, so most diamond cutters will make tradeoffs.
Polish is a term used to describe the process used in the manufacture of some types of quartz crystals. Which results in a very fine surface finish. Polish is also used to denote the material used in this process.
The relative smoothness of a surface, or the degree to which the finish of the surface approaches optical perfection. A well-polished diamond shows no wheel marks or burn marks under 10X.
