by Glenn Blaylock on April 3rd, 2006
Raw diamonds are usually octahedal in shape. (Think about taking two four-sided pyramids and gluing their bases together. Goto http://webmineral.com/data/Diamond.shtml for an animated representation of the raw shape and http://webmineral.com/specimens/picshow.php?id=320 for an actual raw diamond.) Additionally, raw diamond usually aren't as shiny as the ones you see in jewelry. Whate you get in jewelry is usually cut to a desired shape and then polished. Additionally one raw diamond, depending on its size and clarity, will be cut into two or more gemstones. So, what you buy in the jewelry store look very different from that which was dug out of the ground.
by Joseph Milanese on April 3rd, 2006
Raw diamonds are randomly shaped rock crystals that may have bits of rock attached and internal flaws and bits of carbon. These are studied to find the clearest areas and then these areas are cut from the less than desirable flawed, included (containing spots of carbon or other forein material) areas. the clean pieces are then studied to see what the best way of cutting them (common shapes include pearshape, emerald-cut, marquis, round, oval, etc.) will be to minimize waste.
by geopmal on November 6th, 2007
were do I go to get a raw diamond cut
How can i test a diamond at home?
by marchelle on November 6th, 2009
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Do diamonds get more valuable over time?
by keithold thanks all baggers on September 5th, 2009
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If one were to have a very large diamond, what would make you more money? selling the whole rock as a whole, or breaking it into smaller pieces and selling it?
by behttlo is a ninja on June 16th, 2009
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Have you ever had the chance to view the Hope Diamond?
by Kewl Guy - has gone 360 on June 25th, 2009
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How many sides and facets does a perfect diamond have?
by keithold thanks all baggers on August 2nd, 2009
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The website mentioned was interesting and enlightening.
by dhubsith on April 3rd, 2006