Shape and surface problems mean choosing between the largest cut diamond with flaws or the second largest but perfectly finished diamond.
The process of cutting a diamond is called diamond cutting, where the rough diamond is carefully shaped and polished into a gemstone. The goal of diamond cutting is to enhance the stone's brilliance, fire, and sparkle by creating facets that reflect and refract light. Skilled diamond cutters use precision tools and techniques to create the desired cut for the diamond.
Your answer depends on the size and quality of the raw diamond. For example, you can read more below about how long it took to process the Cullinan Diamond, the largest raw diamond found -- to date. Also below, you can read more about the complexity involved in evaluating, deciding and processing the choices involved in cutting and polishing every individual diamond.
Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring material, making it ideal for cutting tough materials like steel and concrete. Its hardness allows for efficient and precise cutting, with minimal wear and tear on the cutting tool. Diamond cutting tools are also known for their longevity and ability to maintain sharp edges even after prolonged use.
A diamond saw which is a steel wheel with a soft coper rim into which diamond dust is pressed. The cutting process needs to be cooled with water.
Cutting diamonds began in the Middle Ages, and the first person to perform this task has a name that has been lost to history. You can read more about diamond cutting, below.
Instruments fitted/studded with higher quality of diamonds in small size can only be used for diamond cutting.
Yes. Diamond encrusted blades and diamond powders are used in the cutting and polishing process.
it's hardness
Sorry, no, I don't.
Another diamond is the only substance hard enough to cut diamond.
Any such visible flaw would be removed in the diamond cutting process, if the diamond is to be sold as a gemstone.
Diamond blades are mainly for cutting tiles.