What does ATI BR mean on jewelry?
Just as the diamond industry uses the term “cut,” the jewelry industry uses the term “ATI” to describe the percentage of a stone that is cut away from its parent stone. The cut of a diamond is the amount of the diamond that is polished and made into a stone. The higher the number of the “ATI” rating, the larger the stone will be.
What does ATI mean on a bracelet?
The ATI mark appears on jewelry that has been independently tested for resistance to thermal shock, meaning that this jewelry has been tested to withstand extreme temperatures without any damage. Only jewelry that has been independently tested for resistance to thermal shock can display the ATI mark. This mark is not an authorization for the jewelry to be used for any other purpose than to indicate that it has been independently tested for resistance to thermal shock.
What does ATI BR mean on a watch?
If you are looking at a watch and see the “B” or “BR” engraved on the inside of the case or dial, it stands for “British Railways” and is an indication that the watch was manufactured under license by the British Railways. During the 1930s, the British Railway Company began to produce its own line of wristwatches for its employees and travelers. These watches were manufactured in England under the brand “Railway Company of England.
What does ATI BR mean on a ring?
While there is no official system for determining the quality of stone settings, the Better Cut Rating (BCR) system for diamond engagement rings is the most common way jewelers determine whether a ring has been properly set. A diamond’s rating is based on a variety of factors, such as the stone’s clarity, carat weight, color, and cut. A stone’s BCR is determined from an analysis of the stone’s appearance, symmetry, proportions, and
What does ATI BR mean on a necklace?
When a diamond is evaluated for color, clarity, and carat, it is given a rating known as the "arithmetic average of the color, clarity, and carat” (ATI). This rating is expressed in a number from one to eight. A diamond with an eight rating is colorless and has the purest white color. A diamond with a one rating is the most colorless diamond.