A diamond is transformed to a gemstone by several processes: cleaving, bruting, sawing and polishing.
Uncut diamonds that come from within the earth can have rough edges. Sometimes they are called 'rough' diamonds: more commonly raw diamonds, because they have not been cut and polished into gemstones.
Diamonds come out of the ground looking like rough, unpolished crystals. They may appear cloudy, dull, and in various shapes such as octahedral or cubic. The raw diamonds have a rough texture and must be cut and polished to reveal their natural sparkle and beauty.
In an unpolished or a rough gemstone the reflection of light is poor. To take out the brilliance of a gemstone it has to be cut and polished. For a diamond RBC (round brilliant cut) takes out its true worth.
After being mined, diamonds are sent to sorting facilities where they are categorized based on quality and size. From there, they are sent to diamond cutting and polishing centers where they are transformed into polished gems. Finally, they are sent to diamond dealers and retailers for sale to consumers.
Rough Diamonds was created in 1981-03.
When mined or found, uncut diamonds are called rough or raw diamonds.
Diamonds are rare and when cut and polished are extremely beautiful.
Rough diamonds are weighed in carats. One carat equals .20 grammes.
Rough Diamonds - 1995 is rated/received certificates of: UK:PG
Surat is the diamond capital of the world. About 95% of the world's diamonds are cut and polished in Surat at one point in their existence. Any and all types of diamonds go to Surat.
Yes, diamonds can be melted at extremely high temperatures and transformed into graphite, which is a different form of carbon.
Raw diamonds are found in the earth; cut and polished diamonds are available in jewelery stores; industrial diamonds can be purchased from an industrial diamond broker.