In comparison to recutting, repolishing takes a lot less weight.

• A. Weight
• B. Time
• C. Cost
• D. Risk

Answer: (A)

Weight is the factor being compared. Repolishing removes only a thin surface layer to improve the diamond’s appearance, so very little material (carat weight) is lost. Recutting, by contrast, reshapes the facets and often removes a substantial amount of material to correct proportions or symmetry, leading to a larger loss in weight. That’s why repolishing takes a lot less weight than recutting—the key difference is how much material is removed, which directly affects carat weight. The other aspects—time, cost, or risk—can vary with the work done, but they don’t define the amount of weight change in this comparison.